What size road saddle do I need?
Place the foil or cardboard on a carpeted stair and sit down, then pick up your feet to mimic your riding position. When you stand up there should be two depressions left by your sit bones. Measure the distance between the centres of the depressions and add 25 to 30mm to find your ideal saddle width.
Why are road bike saddles so hard?
As you shift, your body is trying to press against something to help push the pedal down. This is where the firm saddle comes in. If your sit bones are cushioned by a thick layer of oh-so-soft-gel then you won’t be able to pedal as effectively.
How do you pick a saddle size?
There should be about four inches between your body and the swell of the saddle. Anything less than that may mean a too-small saddle, and a bigger gap means the saddle may be on the large size. Larger may be more comfortable for you. Western riders with longer legs should choose a larger-size saddle.
What happens if saddle is too wide?
When a saddle is too wide in the front, it can sink down over the withers. This takes the saddle out of balance by making the pommel lower than the cantle, which in turn carries more pressure over the front of the tree (at the withers/shoulders) than a saddle with a properly sized tree.
Can saddle be too wide?
The saddle that is too wide is not such a common occurrence but nevertheless is to be avoided. If the pommel sits down lower than two fingers height from the withers, the saddle will more than likely be tipped forward out of balance.
How to choose the best mountain bike saddle?
Shape. The shape of a saddle will influence its comfort.
How heavy is a saddle?
An average saddle might weigh 17 pounds. If a 134 pound person rode in an average english saddle , how much weight would the horse be carrying in total? Answer: 17 + 134 = 151.
How do you measure sit bones?
How to do your sit bones measurement: Find a flat surface, where you can sit. Spray water on the paper towel. Cover stool with DAMP paper towel. Put white Letterhead (A4) format page on the paper towel. Sit on letterhead for 5 seconds. Stand up and take the letterhead. Measure with a ruler distance between dots.