Gel Saddle

It has taken all of 150 years to develop the bicycle seat that we know today. Inventors knew that the operative word was comfort, and a comfortable seat was what was required either by serious cyclists, or by those who cycled for the sheer love of it.

Long, narrow bike seats allow for fast pedaling. The back of good bike seats is broad so that the pelvis gets the support it needs. They are well-padded as well, so that they can absorb the impact of rough road surface. Bike seats are suspended on rails which are fixed under the seat. This helps to absorb the bumps. In addition, air can pass freely under the seat, which helps in cooling the seat.

Long bike seats help the rider to be able to move around. This is necessary when going on long rides. The clothing worn by a biker is very important. Cycling shorts that are padded and seam-free should be worn. To be able to be comfortable you must move around on the seat so that the pressure is not concentrated on one place.

Standing and cycling too helps to relieve the pressure and get new muscles working. Bike seats have to be fitted to your body, and your style of riding. Bike seats are differently styled for men and women. Men’s bike seats are longer and narrower, while women’s bike seats are shorter and wider. Certain kinds of bike seats have a channel running down the length of the seat.

Some may have a cutout in front. Bike seats that have channels or cutouts are called cutaway seats. Some bike seats have gel in them. These are the latest kind of seats, and are the best for serious bikers. There are different kinds of bike seats such as: race, mountain bike, gel, suspension, cutaway, wide/cushion, all-leather and alternative.