Bicycle Saddles & Seatposts

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Silver bicycle seatpost

FADU BIKE Store

Silver bicycle seatpost

The Ergotec Patent MTB seat post – 25.0 mm is a robust an...

Seatpost: Silver 25 Silver 25.4 Silver 25.8 Silver 26 Silver 26.2 Silver 26.6 +9
€19,95 Tax included. Available
Saddle Avenue

FADU BIKE Store

Saddle Avenue

The Selle Royal Avenue Athletic is a comfortable trekking...

€39,95 Tax included. Available
Sold out Saddles Float

FADU BIKE Store

Saddles Float

Characteristics:Brand: Selle RoyalModel: Float

€24,69 Tax included. Sold out
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A suitable bicycle saddle supports a comfortable seating position and should match your bike, your posture, and your intended use. Discover bicycle saddles for everyday rides, longer tours, and sportier riding positions. Compare shape, width, and padding before choosing your new bicycle saddle.

Which bicycle saddle is right for you?

Whether a bicycle saddle is comfortable does not depend solely on soft padding. The most important factors are your seating position, the distance between your sit bones, and the width and shape of the saddle. Therefore, a model that is comfortable on a city bike does not necessarily suit a sportier seating position.

  • Upright seating position: A wider contact surface can support seating comfort during relaxed, everyday rides.
  • Slightly inclined seating position: A balanced shape is suitable for versatile rides and longer tours.
  • Sporty seating position: Narrower and longer saddles can offer more freedom of movement while pedaling.

Buying a bicycle saddle: what to look for

When purchasing, do not consider only the design or the thickness of the padding. A suitable bicycle saddle should support your seating position and offer sufficient freedom of movement.

  • Saddle width: The distance between your sit bones and your posture on the bike provide important clues for the appropriate width.
  • Saddle shape: Flat, curved, or more contoured models differ in terms of freedom of movement and contact surface.
  • Padding: More padding does not automatically mean more comfort. Material that is too soft can be uncomfortable on longer rides.
  • Intended use: Consider whether you intend to use the saddle primarily for everyday use, touring, or sporty rides.
  • Adjustment: Even a suitable saddle must be correctly adjusted in terms of height, tilt, and horizontal position.

Checking compatibility with the seat post

Before purchasing, check whether the saddle rails are compatible with the clamp on your existing seat post. Also, note the installation instructions and torque specifications from the respective manufacturer. A suitable and undamaged seat post can generally be reused, provided that the saddle rails and the clamp are compatible with each other.

A saddle cover can complement an existing saddle or protect it from the weather. However, it does not replace a bicycle saddle whose width or shape does not match your seating position.

Frequently asked questions about bicycle saddles

Which bicycle saddle is particularly comfortable?

A comfortable bicycle saddle matches your seating position, your sit bone distance, and the respective intended use. Therefore, a particularly soft or wide saddle is not automatically the best choice for everyone.

How do I find the right saddle width?

The sit bone distance provides an important guide. In addition, you must consider how upright or sporty you sit on your bike. If you have a more forward-leaning posture, the required contact surface is often narrower.

Does every bicycle saddle fit every bike?

No. The decisive factors are the saddle rails, the seat post clamp, and the intended adjustment options. Compare this information with the data for your bike and the existing seat post before purchasing.

Discover the available bicycle saddles and choose a model that suits your seating position and your daily cycling routine. You can find further practical accessories in our bicycle accessories category.

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