How To Choose A Road Bike Saddle

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  • So you want to buy a new saddle for your road bike. Chances are, this is because your current saddle isn't very comfortable for you. Choosing a saddle can be an absolute minefield - with different widths, cut outs, and shapes to contend with. But don't worry, there's plenty of options out there for riders of all different shapes and sizes and, in this video, Ollie talks you through everything you'll need to know next time you buy a road bike saddle.
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  • @grimp53
    @grimp53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +785

    Finding a fitting saddle is sometimes more problematic than finding a partner for the rest of your life.

    • @franciszavierldelmundo2020
      @franciszavierldelmundo2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I agree lmao

    • @aclim8192
      @aclim8192 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😭😭🙏

    • @markw2324
      @markw2324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Does that mean if I get my saddle fit sorted, I'd guarantee myself a life long partner? I know it doesn't, but man I wish it work that way.

    • @SonofGalahad
      @SonofGalahad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I still think there is a chance on the saddle bit.

    • @djtomleeuwen
      @djtomleeuwen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A saddle is cheaper.

  • @DonnyDonnMendoza
    @DonnyDonnMendoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    "bum-o-meter" is the best term ever!

    • @iammaximus614
      @iammaximus614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Steel O Bunz O Meter

    • @levisanchez7143
      @levisanchez7143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "Sit bones"
      "Soft tissues"
      "Fancy pants"

    • @jamesscholz8338
      @jamesscholz8338 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the auto world it's the Butt-dyno

  • @qua000705
    @qua000705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    'Road saddle is not an arm chair' - quote of the year.

  • @ricksnyder6318
    @ricksnyder6318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Great video Ollie. It deserves a sitting ovation!

    • @reoencarcelado5904
      @reoencarcelado5904 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ricksnyder6318:
      I’m clapping like a seal on my computer-chair.

  • @anprenen7547
    @anprenen7547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Had to change to a wider and more s-shaped saddle after the birth of our son. Apparently, 2 kids making their way down there within 2 years somewhat modified the shape and dimensions....

    • @olimcginnes1132
      @olimcginnes1132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      tmi lol

    • @farikkun1841
      @farikkun1841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      care to explain whats S-shaped saddle looks like?

    • @wilfdarr
      @wilfdarr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Add that to the list of things I would have never in a thousand years guessed I'd be Googling...

    • @Cassidy127
      @Cassidy127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oof! Thoughts and prayers

    • @keweekes
      @keweekes 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      100%. Pubic symphysis or the opening of the pelvic ligaments during birth can permanently alter bone dimensions, even up to a few cm! No surprise that you needed a replacement saddle!

  • @lauraclayton3842
    @lauraclayton3842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have an Ergon Women's large Smc Sport Gel Saddle on my Santa Cruz and the road version on my Boardman, best buys ever as I went through too many saddles since my pregnancy and injury to my pelvis during labor I felt I needed something different to reduce my pain levels when riding, my mate suggested a cutaway saddle and gave me a loan of one have never looked back since I don’t have the pain levels I had as it was getting to the point I was considering giving up cycling

  • @OLLIEDOESVLOGS
    @OLLIEDOESVLOGS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Super helpful! I've got lost in the ammount of saddles out there, but I feel like I now know how to approach upgrading my saddle. Thanks ollie! (also great name!)

  • @juliann2641
    @juliann2641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Good video Ollie!! I recently switched from a softer, wider saddle to a narrower and harder saddle, and I'm way more comfortable now :D

  • @recstoppauseplay
    @recstoppauseplay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great presentation Ollie! Thanks. The most important topic of cycling and it's all to do with our various undercarriages. I had the pleasure of buying a new bike last year and the shop was terrific in letting me try a number of saddles. I finally settled my ischial tuberosities (love that term), on a Selle Italia STS. The difference is all it takes to either 'like this bike' or 'not like this bike.' Compared to my older bike which had a pain inducing stock saddle by MTB, I can now ride at a leisurely pace pace for hours and concentrate more on cadence, position, endurance, coffee stops and the beautiful trails and country side.

  • @chrisnenzel582
    @chrisnenzel582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love love LOVE the Selle SMP Well saddle. It's just the right width for my sit bones and the design is super comfy for long rides. I've demo'ed numerous other makes and models and this is the one for me!

  • @ime06
    @ime06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the most useful videos I've seen about cycling! Thank you so much!

  • @Rachel_Son
    @Rachel_Son 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your videos; especially for the more recent ones. They have coincidentally coincided with my purchase of a new bike. I feel that a lot of your videos have guided me through before my bike purchase through some adjustments I am considering... such as that of a saddle!

  • @sgbryant1962
    @sgbryant1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good job Ollie. I know there are a hoard of different saddles out there, and the one I’ve found to combat numbness is an ISM PN1.1. They are a bit different looking than most saddles but work very well.

  • @leeoien8512
    @leeoien8512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    11:40: Ollie I may disagree with you on the top reason why a GNC viewer may want to upgrade their saddle (discomfort with current saddle). As with any bike, bike parts, and accessory, a top reason for any upgrade is watching too many GCN and GCN tech shows and falling in love (lust??) with the latest bike tech and innovations!! Thanks a lot for the show?? :)
    To gold chain or not to gold chain...that is the question!

  • @slickvic92
    @slickvic92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you seriously I had this giant wide saddle for my spin bike, and I hated ridding because it was so uncomfortable. now I upgraded what a difference. You just saved me a couple thousand I almost purchased a treadmill.

  • @srvaughan2502
    @srvaughan2502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I did a proper bikefit yesterday. Suddenly my horrible saddle feels amazing!

    • @JitinMisra
      @JitinMisra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ThTs amazing , how did they modify your bike handle bars ?

    • @richardballan2013
      @richardballan2013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @sr Vaughan answer thefucking question

  • @elorz007
    @elorz007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for finally doing a video on this and stopping at the "saddles are very personal" point.

  • @simonwoodford8728
    @simonwoodford8728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Probably the best posting yet from Oli whose equipment choices/recommendations are at times perplexing. I'm not a Specialized fan but they were an early proponent of dealer fitting programs and I went to a presentation over ten years ago in Melbourne (Australia) where Andy Pruitt, one of the most prominent cycling body mechanists at the time, spoke and proudly showed off the Specialized "arseometers" their dealers were using for body fits.
    Saddle comfort is such a personal thing that recommending one to someone else is a perilous exercise - I am with Oli on loving the Fizik Arione (despite being older and and on the wrong side of 80kg) but know they are not for everyone. Given the problems that females often encounter in getting good advice on this subject, this posting could also have done with some input from Manon to discuss things to look for in women specific saddles as I don't think men are necessarily the best qualified to do this.

    • @oliverbridgewood3929
      @oliverbridgewood3929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy to clear up what you have found perplexing. The main message I wanted to get across to people who are struggling for comfort is to get to a bike shop and do some fitting of some kind. I feel this applies to both men and women.

    • @simonwoodford8728
      @simonwoodford8728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oliverbridgewood3929 I did feel that your breakdown of saddle choices and the type of bikes they suit was excellent and do agree that good fitting advice is an important aspect of finding saddle comfort. A good LBS is gold and the best starting point for this but the demographic for many of them, both in terms of staff and customers, is skewed towards a male perspective and at times recommendations given are too heavily influenced by the stock they have on hand. Because of this it is harder for females to find people who will give them suitable advice on things specific to them and saddles are perhaps the area with the highest fail rate.

  • @evanmacdougall9715
    @evanmacdougall9715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was not expecting such a well thought out and detailed video. This was way more helpful than any video I’ve seen in the last couple years. Thanks GCN!

  • @nicolebabbles683
    @nicolebabbles683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was super helpful! I'm looking to help my partner make his bike more comfortable and this video was amazing.

  • @themastersclay5579
    @themastersclay5579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great vid! Through measuring my sits bones and my saddle, I found out I have been riding on too narrow a saddle since I bought the bike. Bike shop owners ought to get out the bum-o-meter for all new purchasers. Right?

  • @quincemothman
    @quincemothman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Being an older rider ( I'm approaching 70 ) my sit bones can ache quite badly on a longer ride. I now use a Selle SMP with a gel insert on both my bikes. The best I've tried so far. It's not the lightest saddle in the world but I prefer comfort over weight. You wouldn't notice the difference any way.

    • @leightoms3917
      @leightoms3917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you have to try different SMP saddles to find the right one or did the first one you tried work, and out of interest which SMP saddle do you use. I've heard good things, but my finances are limited and the saddle I currently use, I'm happy with, although there is an SMP option for about £40 that I'm tempted to try to see if it makes any difference. Thanks

    • @quincemothman
      @quincemothman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@leightoms3917 Hi, the saddle I use is called a SMP Extra which has the gel inserts. This is the only SMP I've tried. This one is around £70. I chose this because of the gel, though it's not essential . Look at their options and their reviews. As far as I can see all the SMP saddles are good.

    • @leightoms3917
      @leightoms3917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers, shall give it some thought

  • @raymondchew8894
    @raymondchew8894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very detailed explanation of optimum saddle height set up. Great video. Thanks.

  • @mileslong9675
    @mileslong9675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For a long time, riding with my wife and young son, I went with the townie saddle. The guys at the local shop mockingly refer to it as the “sofa.” It’s actually comfortable for stop and go, low speed riding. My 7 year old son is now capable of 17+ mile rides on his 20 inch, one speed kids bike. He’s ready now for a 24 inch bike with gears. I’m looking at getting a new bike, too. Hopefully, we will be doing more longer rides together. Should be fun. Needless to say, I will have to retire the sofa saddle.

  • @derricknguyenton3183
    @derricknguyenton3183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Shoutout to the G O O C H!
    Never thought I'd hear those words in a GCN video...

    • @takesmoneymakemoney
      @takesmoneymakemoney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I was the only one that called it a gooch ahha

  • @TheLotek7
    @TheLotek7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. Covers anything and everything saddle related.

  • @andrewmurray1317
    @andrewmurray1317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Went through so many of these saddles(wider/narrow, channel/no, cutout/solid, time trial/standard). Ultimate solution was the infinity bike seat. No problems for 2 years.

  • @KB-vj1mb
    @KB-vj1mb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love his humour. Fantastic presentation in his videos

  • @tmbmtl
    @tmbmtl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought an Argon 18 last year, saddle is a fabric ALM. I was sure I was in for a world of pain. Not having a cutout was something new. My sit bones are perfect for a 142mm wide saddle. Did a few 200 km rides, best saddle I've ridden so far. Got a Trek this year, the Bontrager Montrose Comp, steel rails, 138 mm width is a bit too narrow, not a world of pain, but, you know, the saddle is in the way kinda feeling. Bummometer, arf. Kudos for another smooth vid.

  • @utharkruna1116
    @utharkruna1116 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice explanation, thanks. Now to start looking.

  • @waddiesevers5532
    @waddiesevers5532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @William24009
    @William24009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BiSaddle SRT 2.0 Bonneville is wonderful. I recently switched from a hybrid to a road bike and the BiSaddle was a great replacement for the stock saddle that came on the road bike.

  • @pufferz6788
    @pufferz6788 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I needed this.

  • @jpjipperwong
    @jpjipperwong 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is perfectly timed. I have been having real issues on my TT bike 😑

  • @Gobekadam
    @Gobekadam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Can you also make a video on how to find these well equipped bicycle shops?? I have never seen a bike shop with trial saddles, let alone the bum-o-meter.

    • @ImALefty08
      @ImALefty08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck finding one in a 3rd world country such as where I am. 😅

    • @wilfdarr
      @wilfdarr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Our local bike shop put my rear reflector on upside down (reflecting at the ground). Last thing I'm trusting them with is my arse.

    • @zogworth
      @zogworth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Search for bike fit in your area. They're usually located in posh bike shops with other equipment available.

  • @jorenvandaele1301
    @jorenvandaele1301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I have found that when getting into cycling, the most important thing to be comfortable is to ride and get used to it. I would recommend switching a saddle if it's really uncomfortable though.

    • @panmaximus9504
      @panmaximus9504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      uh
      My seadle is comfortable, but after 200 km in time of 2 weeks I got an little issue. Now I am thinking about change this stock seadle to anything with hole. What do you think? :(

    • @sebastianjost
      @sebastianjost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@panmaximus9504 visit your local bike shop and ask them.
      On long rides every saddle can get uncomfortable. The same is the case when you ride a lot with little time in between.
      I'm riding 80-120km per week without any problems. Many others ride a lot more than that without issues.
      But a new saddle can potentially help you

    • @panmaximus9504
      @panmaximus9504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sebastianjost I already called one bike shop and they want 10% price of the new saddle. Moreover they don't return this cash to me after end of the test. I find it strange, how it looks like in your area? Now I am thinking about buying Selle italia slr tm flow L2-selle Italia web site told me that this is my size after short test. What do you think about this? I Don't want to test if the 10% test fee is roughly 25% of the saddle I want to buy. Price is cheaper because I am not looking for a brand new Selle slr..., but opened- someone rode on in 100km and stated that is not for him.
      uh. a bit long
      thank you for reply

    • @LukezyM
      @LukezyM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@panmaximus9504 Buy any Selle Italia saddle from their “road - cycle touring” department. They’re all very comfy. All their saddles that have “MAX” in their name are extra comfort.

  • @eugenfromkharkov2344
    @eugenfromkharkov2344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When my dad gave me his old mountain bike that he had bought in 1990s, there was a saddle that I'm still using in my new bike - that's WTB Speed V. And this saddle was on this bike by default - from the bike shop. Still have no idea why they put it, but I'm glad, because it's as soft as an armchair and as light as air.

  • @samcssn
    @samcssn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative! Thanks! Could you all make a video for gravel bike seats vs road bikes?

  • @Alniemi
    @Alniemi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info, Ill have to scout out my LBS sometime soon for a pro fit!

  • @julen2380
    @julen2380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was pretty timely for me since I'm looking to do a few updates on my beloved Ridely X-Trail. Thanks! But even if I was not - Olli's facial expression when talking about the 3-d printed mesh stuff was more than worth it. Lol.

  • @adamweb
    @adamweb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been looking at new saddles due to discomfort in my no-no bit region but after watching this I think what I need is a bike fit!

  • @MisuTee
    @MisuTee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thanks for the info very helpful

    • @gcn
      @gcn  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem 👍 Glad it helped 🙌

  • @hoser7706
    @hoser7706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Bumometer”!! Brilliant and nice new word
    Thanks for another interesting rundown on tech.

  • @pchlars5666
    @pchlars5666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. Thanks!

  • @richardrogers229
    @richardrogers229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You may want to discuss Brooks saddles, and how regularly changing pelvic tilt and position (fore-aft) on the saddle during a ride is both necessary and beneficial.

  • @awakenedbahamut2574
    @awakenedbahamut2574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The saddle that came with my bike had the padding on the nose start to rip and it just isn't comfortable for me, so I'm buying a new saddle. Great timing.

  • @ForeverLumoz
    @ForeverLumoz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been looking for a new saddle since October 2019. Still undecided, so this helped 👍🏻

    • @henkki1000
      @henkki1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All the long nose saddles are equally horrible (for me at least).Try something with a cutout and short and wide nose. The bontrager aeolus comp saddle works perfectly for me.

    • @sgbryant1962
      @sgbryant1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve just bought an ISM PN1.1. They look a little different but are awesome. No more numbness in the goodie area. I’ve been using Fizik Arione’s.

    • @henkki1000
      @henkki1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sgbryant1962 Good luck with the ISM. I had a ISM PN 3.1 before and it was a game changer. Had to take brakes alot with previous saddles. The PN 3.1 was super comfy while in the drops but not so great in a more upright position. No numbness at all and feels nice in a fast and low position so I was happy for a year. Then I started getting chafing as I got more active. Not completely sure why. Maybe too thick padding.

  • @boogieoogieoogie9688
    @boogieoogieoogie9688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! The next time I get a saddle, I'm going to find one of those primo bum-o-meters. Thanks!

  • @simonparker3842
    @simonparker3842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, very informative - thanks!

  • @jasonjenkins1975
    @jasonjenkins1975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Olly, im about to buy a new saddle and i had no idea on what i needed to watch out for. Great vid :) :) Thanks again

    • @jesseaaron3966
      @jesseaaron3966 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How was the saddle ?

  • @JanStrojil
    @JanStrojil 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got my new saddle last week. :( Thanks a lot, GCN! (Great video!)

  • @JohnGalt539
    @JohnGalt539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started riding 2 years ago lost 50lbs as of today, about 5 months ago I developed pain in my left hip all the way through out my glutes, pain would get quite severe at times my acupuncturist and chiropractor couldn't figure it out, long story short, time has come for me to replace my saddle, I ordered Bontrager affinity elite, middle width, from Trek website simply because it looked good and was on sale, titanium rails and all that fancy staff, after two rides the pain is virtually gone, I never thought it was caused by cycling less likely by the saddle which I did find quite comfortable as well.

  • @SioLazer
    @SioLazer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love my Gilles Berthoud Marie Blanque. If you are even thinking about maybe trying a cut-away just do it! We spend enough time on our bikes so we know our bodies well enough. I have one with and without a cut away and I love them both but the cut-away is absolutely brilliant.

  • @sheldonhall1295
    @sheldonhall1295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best saddle advice have seen. I have also found that nose width can be a problem. Some people need a narrower nose than many saddles have. After trying several saddles, I have started measuring the nose width from the tip back every 1cm. for 3 or 4 cm. The narrow nosed saddles work best for me.

  • @hisdadjames4876
    @hisdadjames4876 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sterling effort to explain the inexplicable!

  • @sammyngichabe8355
    @sammyngichabe8355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Ollie👍👍

  • @campbell107
    @campbell107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Can you guys do a video about Seatpost as well? Great video btw

  • @Alby_VA
    @Alby_VA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Fizik Argo is THE BEST SADDLE EVER. I swear to you have have gone through dozens of saddles (even TT saddles) and nothing relieved my Numb Nuts issues until I got the Argo.
    LOVE IT. ♥️♥️♥️

    • @monty2078
      @monty2078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As he said Saddles are personal.the Argo didn't work for me.the edges of the cut out cut in.

  • @markharris5190
    @markharris5190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have an ancient Wright Swallow that I have been moving from bike to bike for about 45 years. I am one with this saddle. None of the newer saddles I've tried even come close for long distance comfort.

  • @RatingARKReviews
    @RatingARKReviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! Very informative video! Thank you!

  • @stemirreviews
    @stemirreviews ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @pedal-ninja
    @pedal-ninja 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video, a lot info in less than 12minutes
    thanks

  • @garyhall8104
    @garyhall8104 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was quite useful. A shopping I shall go.

  • @miikkapulli
    @miikkapulli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I changed the awful padded comfort saddle to a road bike saddle on my City bike and my discomfort days were over. I also adjusted the saddle height and it's position to suit me better (thanks GCN for those tips in the other video). Last 200km of over 1000km has been really nice and pain free cycling.

    • @gcn
      @gcn  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to hear your cycling is pain free!

    • @chrism5433
      @chrism5433 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I did the same thing. Now I have new bike I need to find a similar seat 😢

  • @Snicker60515
    @Snicker60515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a Fizik Aliante saddle to try out before I buy my first road bike and see how it works. It's like Ollie mentions at the end: not a soft, plush place to spend your day. This saddle, while padded, is very, very stiff and must be used with cycling shorts, and even then, I know it's still gonna take some getting used to. But the saddle on my hybrid bike felt like that when I bought it and now it's become a part of me. But this is a great starting point when deciding what to buy.

  • @edleewwp
    @edleewwp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had an Fizik Aliante which left me numb after 30mins, replaced it with a Specialized Power Edge 2, worked out great for two seasons. But have found it can limit position changes, especially when climbing for long stints. Advice on saddles and terrain would be great!

  • @robertbotta6536
    @robertbotta6536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good one as usual Ollie. Thanks buddy. Hey, I called several local shops, a few high end ones too, and nobody has or knows of the “saddle fitting device”, (aka bumometer). Any advice on how to find one?

  • @chrisbirkle6648
    @chrisbirkle6648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Useful video 👍 I recently bought an ISM saddle as I use TT bars and it has eradicated the numbness in my feet after every ride. Very comfortable for this type of body position. I measured my own sit bones using a piece of corrugated cardboard and chalk. Saw a video of how to do it on TH-cam. Bit of guesstimate but the saddle fits fine!

    • @sgbryant1962
      @sgbryant1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just bought a couple ISM saddles. I don’t go numb anymore. Still trying to get it adjusted just right

    • @chrisbirkle6648
      @chrisbirkle6648 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Bryant Mine isn’t in the perfect position. I brought my saddle forward and higher which helped. Also dipped the nose so I just perch on the front of the saddle. Again, good videos on TH-cam

  • @bluanth3019
    @bluanth3019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought myself a new saddle today, went from prologo to pro and both being metal rail, the pro saved 100g!!

  • @Pratalax
    @Pratalax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Peter Sagan's also pretty flexible too judging by his instagram...
    Also you missed one important thing!! Doesn't matter what saddle you got if it's in the wrong place! Experiment with your position, both saddle and bars.
    Also also i thought spesh made the power short cause the nose isn't the part of the saddle you should be sitting on anyway and hence chopped it off?
    Also also also, appreciate the top down cam, good work.

  • @domtv1098
    @domtv1098 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for reviews. Very good, understandable English)

  • @KyrosHouse
    @KyrosHouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m trialing an infinity seat at the moment, very comfy and well worth a look!

    • @childofeternity
      @childofeternity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it possible to give one a trial in the UK do you know?

    • @KyrosHouse
      @KyrosHouse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@childofeternity no I had to buy it and see how it felt. 👍

  • @galenkehler
    @galenkehler 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the new saddles going shorter, only now we need reverse layback seatposts to get the saddle up as the rails are still in the front.

  • @sdulphy6593
    @sdulphy6593 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having a correct saddle makes the difference. Doesn't need to be expensive.
    Since a i used the easy to use selle Italia on-line tool, plus a pragmatic mind: don't spend too much. I found a perfect match !

  • @IndianaJonny
    @IndianaJonny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Waiting for the all-black GCN fan bibshorts to arrive back in stock. :)

  • @DipBuyer83
    @DipBuyer83 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well hopefully I find a saddle that relieves the numbness I get. This gave me some knowledge anyway, but I think going to a bike shop is the best and well the spendy option also!

  • @ericleszkowicz898
    @ericleszkowicz898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably going to try the 3d printed saddles next - like the idea of a little bounce.

  • @nicspence3874
    @nicspence3874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was helpful

  • @patrickgannon8190
    @patrickgannon8190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bum-omitor 🤣😂 LOL. Cheers for all you said which is very helpful, never knew there was such a choice & understanding 👍

  • @ibnAsseggaf
    @ibnAsseggaf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That fancypants 3D mesh looks just like an Adidas 4D shoe lol

    • @mazerickd
      @mazerickd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Made by the same company

  • @cup_and_cone
    @cup_and_cone 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saddles are one area brick and mortar bike shops still have a huge advantage over online retail. You can go in, get measured, then demo a variety of saddles before picking one that you've actually tried. In the long run you will save money, because you've tried a bunch to know what you like and don't like, and already have a nice fitting saddle. You'll end up buying several saddles online trying to find one you finally like.

  • @mathewrose2951
    @mathewrose2951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sent me online shopping to discover that Fizik now makes my favorite saddle with a "soft tissue pressure relief channel" that might remedy a certain discomfort on longer, steeper climbs that have been forcing me out of the saddle. Now to justify the fact that the lighter, channeled version will run $400 and save 81 grams while leaving me with an extra saddle.

  • @truthofthematter2892
    @truthofthematter2892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have an SQ lab saddle and I can say it’s the very best saddle I’ve ever owned.

    • @lazyfretter2668
      @lazyfretter2668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here.

    • @swflelite
      @swflelite 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine was great on my trail bike but once I got into aggressive positions on my road bike I find them to be really uncomfortable

    • @truthofthematter2892
      @truthofthematter2892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Drew Martins the nose needs to be tilted down more that a standard saddle.

    • @swflelite
      @swflelite 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@truthofthematter2892 I've run it in about 5 different positions varying from down a bit (to the point of my arms going numb) to up a little (the point of discomfort in places we shouldn't feel discomfort). It just hasn't worked for me as well as I've hoped.

    • @truthofthematter2892
      @truthofthematter2892 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drew Martins that’s why saddle’s are very individual. I’d love to get one of those extra fancy fittings with the pressure mapping to save time and money. It took quite a bit of research and trial to find what felt comfortable to me.

  • @justw4lkbesideme
    @justw4lkbesideme 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx

  • @amfinc2
    @amfinc2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I quite like my brooks cambium carbon. I didn't pay attention when buying the seat post and had to "convert" my clamp to accept oval rails. A little dremelogy and it clamps just fine.

  • @vanlinden
    @vanlinden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you have or want to steer clear of shops in the current situation you can also measure your hip bones with a piece of corrugated cardboard. There's loads of instructions how to do that online.

    • @mitsuruobata5625
      @mitsuruobata5625 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you put a small glass ball in the dented cardboard, it will be easier to measure!

    • @lazyfretter2668
      @lazyfretter2668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did so and ordered one from SQlab. Happy with it.

  • @garypostell5268
    @garypostell5268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job!

  • @bikebudha01
    @bikebudha01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pressure = Weight x Surface Area. The larger the saddle, the more you spread out the weight, the less pressure is applied. And of course cuts outs take pressure of the most sensitive bits (if the cut out is wide enough). I ride a Selle SMP Martin Touring Saddle. Yes it's huge. Yes it's funny looking. Yes it weighs a ton. In 5 years of riding, not numb once. Not a single saddle sore. Even after winter break when hopping back on the road bike for the first ride of the season, no 'break back in' period. (Had tried 20-25 other saddles before I discovered this one. Can't recommend this enough for larger riders... (or smaller riders, no numb simply can't be beat...)

  • @nicokilla11
    @nicokilla11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gotta love my Fizik Antares. Best saddle I've ever tried and ive had many including specialized power, romin evo, selle italia, etc.

  • @DanWallis86
    @DanWallis86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Your voice sounds like Billy Idol when he was on the wedding singer. 😂

  • @MrJujitsu62
    @MrJujitsu62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bumomerter .... OMG .. Don't give up your day job !! LOL Funny stuff . Thx & a great video !!

  • @leslie7922
    @leslie7922 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My saddle is rock solid but super comfy once your down low going hard on the pedals

  • @pointbreak2811
    @pointbreak2811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I like my saddles curvy. I use a Fizik Aliante and San Marco Concor light.

    • @5M_Adif
      @5M_Adif 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ooo you like your saddle just like your girl😏😏

  • @maciejperon3589
    @maciejperon3589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It took me over a year to finally find the perfect saddle, I've wasted soo much money on new saddles, new bib shorts with ideal paddings, super extra chamois creams...the funniest thing is----> £10 cleat shim solved all the saddle discomforts. It could've been discovered waay much quicker, saving me loads of money just for the price of one pair of decent bib shorts - good BIKE FITTER is the key

    • @davidfinn9828
      @davidfinn9828 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best advice i have read in years 👍

    • @makkomise
      @makkomise 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This so much. Very often sore arse isn't result of a bad saddle, but rather a bike fit issue (saddle height/tilt/fore-aft, shoes, cleat position, wedges, etc)

  • @DomestiqueKoch
    @DomestiqueKoch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cutouts for the win!!

  • @joaopereira3985
    @joaopereira3985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    9:53 Jesus, the guy is 3m tall? Look at the size of that Pinarello!

  • @eltribun
    @eltribun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    from my own experience: it is trying trying trying, buying, reselling, buying, reselling, until.... you finally got it. no matter if I measured sit bones, I tried years, where at the beginning I always thougt: yeahh, this is the one.... wrong.... same game again.. and happy to got one, that fits for years now... selle SLR flow

  • @fallenentity2
    @fallenentity2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn’t find a saddle that worked for me until I got a professional fit. I tried about 10 different saddles and ended at a 166mm Specialized Power saddle. Before that it took about 10 min before I started going numb.

  • @sotirisgalanis240
    @sotirisgalanis240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    After one year of saddle discomfort I found Prologo Dimension 143 very comfortable with Rapha Bib shorts. First of all you need to buy a really good bib shorts. Expensive one. After that every cm and the degree on your saddle counts. You must ride it to found the best fit for you with less knee pain and low back pain. Remember one centimeter makes the change.

  • @daveyponderosa9549
    @daveyponderosa9549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brooks Saddles on all my bikes!
    👍👍