Good bike seat?

agousetis

So (for the guys out here) can anyone recommend a COMFORTABLE bike seat? Just started riding, but I need something more comfortable.

Thanks!!

FlashMorehouse

Would also like to see some recommendations.

agousetis

Anyone from the day crew have any suggestions?

BrianSharpe

What type of bike? What type of riding?

Here's an article you may find useful.......

http://cycleryusa.com/buyers-guides/selecting-the-right-bicycle-saddle-pg278.htm

Personally, I ride a road bike with the stock saddle that came with it (it's due for replacement soon) and will probably replace it with a Brooks leather saddle (I used them in my youth - they're pretty minimalist but over time mould themselves perfectly to your body)

sistrsprkl

You can also look into gel covers that just go over the seat. We got one for our spin bike and I was very happy with it. It helped a lot.
ETA... I assume you already use padded bike shorts, but if not, they're also very helpful.

agousetis

What type of bike? What type of riding?

Here's an article you may find useful.......

http://cycleryusa.com/buyers-guides/selecting-the-right-bicycle-saddle-pg278.htm

Personally, I ride a road bike with the stock saddle that came with it (it's due for replacement soon) and will probably replace it with a Brooks leather saddle (I used them in my youth - they're pretty minimalist but over time mould themselves perfectly to your body)

It is Trek Sport 800 (Mountain/Road) bike. Just casual riding for about an hour or so at a time with my kids.

dbmata

So (for the guys out here) can anyone recommend a COMFORTABLE bike seat? Just started riding, but I need something more comfortable.

Thanks!!

Yup, this is what I use and like:

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftb/saddles/roadtriathlon-saddles/toup-pro

BrianSharpe

It may just be a case of needing to ride more to get your sit bones used to it but here's some more food for thought....

http://www.jimlangley.net/crank/bicycleseats.html

don't buy a gel pad (they tend to widen the seat which is undesirable unless you're riding a very upright type of "comfort" bike) cycling shorts are a better option (and if you don't like the idea of spandex there are loose fitting bike shorts - basically a pair of spandex shorts with the chamois but with a loose fitting outer pair of shorts)

Another issue may be that the bike has not been properly fitted to you, if you're positioned incorrectly you can find the ride uncomfortable and bio-mechanically less efficient than it could be.

ME0172

Have you tried one without the piece going between your legs? Something like this that you just sit on.

http://www.amazon.com/Hobson-Easyseat-Ergonomical-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000GBK4Z4/ref=sr_1_32?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405610258&sr=1-32&keywords=bike+seat