Road Bike Saddles

What type of riding? 

• Recreational cycling: Wider saddles with plush padding or springs; ideal if you sit more upright while pedaling
• Mountain biking: These saddles have padding for your sit bones, a durable cover and a streamlined shape that will aid your movement
• Bike touring: Saddles for bike touring provide cushioning for your sit bones and a fairly long, narrow nose.
• Bike commuting: Saddles that are good for commuting have some padding, but generally not too much.   
• Road cycling: Saddles tend to be long and narrow with minimal padding for the best power transfer

Saddle type

• Cushioning: Shorter and wider with plush padding or springs to absorb bumps in the road 
• Performance: Long and narrow with minimal padding to create maximum power transfer and reduce chafing

Cushioning material

• Gel: Molds to your body and provides the plushest comfort but compacts more quickly than foam
• Foam: Offers a pliable feel that springs back to shape; provides more support than gel while still delivering comfort
• No cushioning: Saddles with leather or cotton covers will break in with frequent riding and mold to your shape