Bicycle seats are a lot like shoes. There are a wide kinds and styles designed to fit a certain body type and riding style. So for added knowledge about bike saddles, here are the features of different types of bicycle seats and why the differences are essential.

Several types of bicycle seats have been developed over the years for health and aesthetic reasons.

Here are the three basic types of bicycle seats:

Racing Saddles

These are designed to allow the rider to move more freely and prevent chafing. These bicycle seats shift you forward allowing you to put more weight on your feet and hands and less on your saddle. They are harder, thinner, and lighter, while mountain bicycle seats are also thin but with a little padding. Racing saddles without nose and those with cutaway or soft center help relieve pressure from the soft tissues associated with reproduction.

Comfort Saddles
These bicycle seats are also wide with larger amounts of padding but are designed to allow easier pedaling. Comfort bicycle seats can be used for long-distance touring and are usually designed to absorb some of the vibrations and shock from rough bumpy roads.  Female-specific saddles might fall into this category as they also have a wider seat to fit the female anatomy, a center groove for relief, and shorter nose.

Cruiser Saddles

Cruiser saddles have support on both ends and provide a lot of cushioning. The upright nature of cruiser handlebars means a lot of your weight is placed on the seat. And because you intend to “cruise”, you do not have to pedal quickly so you could have a wide, padded saddle to support your weight. The ones commonly used on cruisers and children’s bicycles are banana saddles that have well-padded and long-shaped shell.

Other Types of Bicycle Seats

There are also some unique and innovative types of bicycle seats that are available in the market from time to time. These include: seats with cushion for each cheek, inflatable saddles, and saddle covers which contain air or water. Some are even manufactured using sheepskin.

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