I got to love the Specialized Toupe Gel saddle - it was perfect for me - and then they discontinued it. Tried the Romin but it just didn’t feel as good. Kicking myself for not having bought a couple of spares
The seat I use and swear by is the "Schwinn Adult Ergonomic Bike Seat" (Do a google search. It has a black top and silver sides." "Lightweight, slim, but still very cushioned and the pressure relieving slit in the nose is a nice touch. Saddley (Get it?) They aren't made anymore, so when this wears out I'll have to find a different one.
I once got a saddle at a local bike shop where they measured my sit bones and I described my position on the bike. It's been amazing for years. Now, I'm riding in a more progressive position, so I'm considering getting a new one, as it's now getting uncomfortable on longer rides. But to everyone wondering whether it's worth it visiting a local bike shop for a saddle, I can only recommend it.
I took the OEM Peugeot saddle and using a heating tool dropped the center of the saddle. I've been using it for more than 27 years though I've had it re-leathered 4 x.
The best tip I’ve read is to strip one half of a piece of corrugated cardboard. Keep the wavy bit. Place that on the saddle. Get on the bike and go for a short ride without padded shorts. Your sit bones will make an impression on the cardboard. Measure the distance between deepest impressions. That will be your sit bone distance. Look at the shape of the impressions. If the pressure points are equal and broad, your saddle size and shape is in an acceptable range. If they’re not, go shopping.., with a few extra pieces of fresh corrugated cardboard. Don’t obsess seeking perfection. Once you ride a pretty good saddle with a good pair of padded shorts, your ass-saddle fit will be fine.
Don't be fooled that the selle italia endurance versions are just for beginners and "endurance riders", I think they have the correct amount of padding for most ppl instead of the normal models. It's just a tiny bit more. The SLR endurance has about the same amount of padding as the stock Flite.
I have been riding for 10 years with Sspecialized Alias 143 after having a prostatitis issue. I had to trow a way all the other sadlles, most of them Selle italia. Actually its the only sadlle i can use. Allows me to wear shorts without the sponge thing.
There are many different saddle manufacturers producing 100s of different saddles. Where do you start? I've been cycling for decades and have tried many different ones before eventually finding several that are OK.
Probably find a friend or even a cyclist meetup and ask if anyone has saddle to trade/try out for a day or two just to test various shapes/widths before committing to a purchase. Or pay for a bike fit where the fitter will suggest one based off your measurements and type of cycling you do. I dislike the overwhelming choices because the bike industry as a whole already has too much proprietary crap to wade through.
I may have missed it but you don't mention the fact that riders can sit forward in the saddle to use quadricep muscle groups and sit to the rear to utilise glutes more at various points in a ride? Don't we all do that? Would have expected to see that as part of the saddle pressure test?
"The right saddle is the one that fits your ass, not the one UCI says you must use due to the size" Forget the UCI nonsense and think about your ass so been using a 170 mm wide Vitesse saddle for many years now best saddle out there and it came with my first cheap road bike.
and you saying that most people choose to sit at the tip of the saddle. does not really compute. when in doubt sit at the back of the saddle (who wants mangled balls). most sensible people would sit at the back of the saddle?
Pro tip: don't sit on your balls I honestly can't believe this needs to be said, but here we are 😂 In all seriousness, if you have a deformity where your balls have grown in the wrong place, I apologize
@@galenkehler i realize this. but i have those balls. and from observation from the bike saddle about 85% of my fellow cyclists also have balls (more like 94% but lets be accomodating) bike commuting for about 3,5 years
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What kind of saddle do you use? Why? 🤔
I got to love the Specialized Toupe Gel saddle - it was perfect for me - and then they discontinued it. Tried the Romin but it just didn’t feel as good. Kicking myself for not having bought a couple of spares
The seat I use and swear by is the "Schwinn Adult Ergonomic Bike Seat" (Do a google search. It has a black top and silver sides." "Lightweight, slim, but still very cushioned and the pressure relieving slit in the nose is a nice touch. Saddley (Get it?) They aren't made anymore, so when this wears out I'll have to find a different one.
Selle SMP👍
Fizik Terra Argo. A gravel saddle and for a more planted position. So its more wavy, because I stand rarely on my pedals
I have a Selle Italia X1 Flow. I picked it for its looks but it’s comfy too
I’m growing suspicious of GCN’s ties to Big Hair.
Subliminal Alpecin tie in. No coincidence that Selle Italia is a sponsor of Alpecin’s world tour team.
This is sarcasm.
And narrow ass
I once got a saddle at a local bike shop where they measured my sit bones and I described my position on the bike. It's been amazing for years. Now, I'm riding in a more progressive position, so I'm considering getting a new one, as it's now getting uncomfortable on longer rides. But to everyone wondering whether it's worth it visiting a local bike shop for a saddle, I can only recommend it.
I took the OEM Peugeot saddle and using a heating tool dropped the center of the saddle. I've been using it for more than 27 years though I've had it re-leathered 4 x.
The best tip I’ve read is to strip one half of a piece of corrugated cardboard. Keep the wavy bit. Place that on the saddle. Get on the bike and go for a short ride without padded shorts. Your sit bones will make an impression on the cardboard. Measure the distance between deepest impressions. That will be your sit bone distance.
Look at the shape of the impressions. If the pressure points are equal and broad, your saddle size and shape is in an acceptable range. If they’re not, go shopping.., with a few extra pieces of fresh corrugated cardboard.
Don’t obsess seeking perfection. Once you ride a pretty good saddle with a good pair of padded shorts, your ass-saddle fit will be fine.
Don't be fooled that the selle italia endurance versions are just for beginners and "endurance riders", I think they have the correct amount of padding for most ppl instead of the normal models. It's just a tiny bit more. The SLR endurance has about the same amount of padding as the stock Flite.
Great to see Ollie. Not many times he's done a video...
Why does his hair matter to you?
It looks fine to me, but what does it have to do with you that you need to criticise his appearance?
Great, very informative video, thanks Ollie x
I have never been able to get my saddle right for my 100 mile rides. My sit bones tend to get sore no matter how much riding I do each year.
What pressure are you running your tyres at and what width are they and what weight are you, if you don't mind me asking.
Thank you for this video. Great information for new cyclists. 😊
Tremendous video as always!
I was able to buy a test SLR. It's white and matches my TARMAC.
Oh and it was new in the pack.
Yeah I gind the cutouts cause me to feel like they're cutting into me. It feels impossible to find them without.
I wish I could try a IDmatch near me in the US
5:55 “It’s not just about length” I see what you did there 😉
I have been riding for 10 years with Sspecialized Alias 143 after having a prostatitis issue. I had to trow a way all the other sadlles, most of them Selle italia. Actually its the only sadlle i can use. Allows me to wear shorts without the sponge thing.
You wear bike shorts without a chamois pad?
There are many different saddle manufacturers producing 100s of different saddles. Where do you start? I've been cycling for decades and have tried many different ones before eventually finding several that are OK.
Probably find a friend or even a cyclist meetup and ask if anyone has saddle to trade/try out for a day or two just to test various shapes/widths before committing to a purchase. Or pay for a bike fit where the fitter will suggest one based off your measurements and type of cycling you do. I dislike the overwhelming choices because the bike industry as a whole already has too much proprietary crap to wade through.
I may have missed it but you don't mention the fact that riders can sit forward in the saddle to use quadricep muscle groups and sit to the rear to utilise glutes more at various points in a ride? Don't we all do that? Would have expected to see that as part of the saddle pressure test?
How does that Id match thing work out when 80% of the time most people ride on the hoods rather than the drops?
Where are the noiseless saddles? I have been using one for a while and I like it
I have a loud saddle
@@notpablo8369 I feel robbed. Mine doesnt even make a peep.
Is there really exactly 5 things? Or is it really 13, but they left out the rest because 5 is such a nice round number
The 90s saddle are fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The most important take from this, Ollie has a narrow one.😘
Plus: length is not important ...
I've never understood why anyone would ever need an "Aero" seat. It's under your butt lol, you're already blocking the flow of wind over it.
The wrong saddle can be a real pain in the just ask Hank.
"The right saddle is the one that fits your ass, not the one UCI says you must use due to the size"
Forget the UCI nonsense and think about your ass so been using a 170 mm wide Vitesse saddle for many years now best saddle out there and it came with my first cheap road bike.
more of this, and less of how to wax, rewax, and re re wax your chain.
and you saying that most people choose to sit at the tip of the saddle. does not really compute. when in doubt sit at the back of the saddle (who wants mangled balls). most sensible people would sit at the back of the saddle?
5 things you need to know before buying a haircut next?
better title of video would be (and would get more views) would be: what your balls need to know before you buy a bike saddle
not everyone has those
Hey dear Decathlon Triban users, what saddle you went from their stock?
You moms face 😊
summing it all up: if you want to be one of those 'aggressive' roadies you will have to defer ball comfort/reproduction ability (and that is maybe ok)
you should be more honest. saddle comfort = balls comfort in 90% of the cases. just say ball comfort then?
Aaaand all the female riders without balls can then feel thoroughly left out ...
How do you sit on your balls on a bike saddle? 🤔 Facing backward? I don't get it ...
Pro tip: don't sit on your balls
I honestly can't believe this needs to be said, but here we are 😂
In all seriousness, if you have a deformity where your balls have grown in the wrong place, I apologize
Also don't know if you realize that more than half the people in the world don't have balls.
@@galenkehler i realize this. but i have those balls. and from observation from the bike saddle about 85% of my fellow cyclists also have balls (more like 94% but lets be accomodating) bike commuting for about 3,5 years