Can you help me find a comfortable bike seat?

Question

I don't even have a bike but I want to get one. I just know that in the past when I've had a bike the seats were all so uncomfortable.

Answer 1

You need a bike to properly use a bike seat.  Here is a couple tips though:

-the actual fit of the bike is as important to your butt as the seat.  If the bike isn't properly sized for your physique, you will have a sore rear and numb hands.

-softer doesn't = more comfortable unless you are riding 1 mile at a time.  If you ride more than 1 mile, the gel seats get downright abrasive and can seriously chafe your soft body parts.

-you can get your posterior measured at a Specialized dealer, and they can suggest a proper sized seat for your sit-bones.

Answer 2

Ask your bike shop for WOMEN SPECIFIC SADDLES ( find if there's stock at Bestbikezone.com,Bikebling.com,Cambriabi...  

Answer 3

Squishy soft or extra wide saddles are not the answer to comfort. A saddle is comfortable when it fits your anatomy, when your weight is on the "sit bones" as nature intended, not on the soft and sensitive tissues between them. Those narrow saddles ARE comfortable. Just give them a chance.

Picking a saddle is a very individual thing. A place to start is with Terry. They were one of the very first to make woman specific cycling equipment. They also have a 30 day return policy. If you don't like the saddle, you can take it back. Their Liberator X is a classic woman's design that has worked for many.

HTH

Answer 4

I have the planet bike womens ARS and I love it.  Here is one link for it

http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detai...

Answer 5

It depends on how much you are willing to spend. I would go with a cheap bike and more expensive bike seat, like a banana seat. You can go to http://www.BuyCyclingGear.com to see their vast collection.

Answer 6

Get a gel seat cover to put over your eisting bike seat. :)

Answer 7

best bet is to go on ebay and type in planet x saddle they feel nice and look good