NEW COMFY SEAT FOR MY BIKE...SUGGESTIONS PLEASE

amandae79
amandae79 Posts: 169 Member
edited November 12 in Motivation and Support
I need to buy a new seat for my bike after 30 minutes of riding today my butt hurts!!
Any suggestions on types of seats to buy?
Thanks
Amanda

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    This isn't an endorsement (I'm one of those masochists on a road bike with a rock hard seat) but I saw this listed on amazon

    http://www.amazon.com/Bell-GelTech-Ultimate-Comfort-Bicycle/dp/B000667LV4

    and it looks like a nice comfy seat - or - you could get one of the gel seat covers like this one

    http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Relief-Bicycle-Seat-Cover/dp/B000AAYBLO

    (my wife has the seat cover & loves it)
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Schwin sells a foam cover for seats. It helped me.
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    Look Up Cloud 9 brand, I have a seat for my bike it looks close to riding lawnmower seat. Cloud 9 makes a bunch of different sizes I basically picked the biggest one they had at the store. I think it was around $40, but well worth it.
  • marsellient
    marsellient Posts: 591 Member
    You can buy gel covers that aren't too expensive, or...a wider comfy seat at a bike shop. Don't you love getting out on your bike?!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Check your local bike shop for a women's comfort saddle - don't mess with the racing saddles unless you're actually wanting to race - but the comfort saddles are a lot better for just riding around and riding for exercise. And maybe consider getting some bike shorts that have the extra padding in the butt.
  • trijoe
    trijoe Posts: 729 Member
    My answer - and I know you won't like it - is "Suck it up, buttercup." Eventually your butt will get used to a hard seat, and when you do, it's SOOOOOO much more comfortable than a soft n lumpy saddle.

    Just keep riding what you have, let your butt get used to it, and you'll be tickled pink. I promise.
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    And honestly - no matter what kind of saddle you have - first week or so getting used to it, your butt will hurt. I'd say give it a little more time before you decide if you need a new saddle or not.
  • healthybabs
    healthybabs Posts: 600 Member
    I have a gel seat on my bike, absolutely love it. It is my second one (different bikes). I would get to your nearest bicycle shop if you have one near you. There are tons to choose from. Mine is also a wide seat, I guess it depends on what kind of a bike you are riding. A racing bike will probably call for a skinny seat. Happy riding!!
  • Josie_lifting_cats
    Josie_lifting_cats Posts: 949 Member
    I don't know if you've been biking long, but they told me when I bought my Trek last summer to give it 60 days before I considered changing the seat. The first week I thought "Yeah, I'm not gonna make it, I hate this thing." But my opinion totally changed, and I kind of forgot about it until this winter, and I then I decided I obviously didn't need to change it since it wasn't bothering me anymore. I'm so excited for warm biking weather! :smile:
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    http://cloud9seats.com/

    I got the 12 by 12 one,
  • sagetracey
    sagetracey Posts: 607 Member
    I started out with an el cheapo gel seat from Aldi but after building up my kms and getting into cycling shorts, I've found it is actually more comfortable to ride without the gel seat. One bike magazine I read said that it was because there is less contact between the backside and the seat without the gel seat. Good luck.
  • cupidval
    cupidval Posts: 74 Member
    I would recommend visiting your local bike shop for a women’s comfort seat, seat cover or purchase a pair of padded cycling shorts. The padded cycling shorts can help a great deal. I am an avid cyclist who rides hours in the saddle with my bike club and solo on the road. Also if you are new to cycling your sit bones and tissue on your rear must adjust to the seat as well.
  • amandae79
    amandae79 Posts: 169 Member
    Thanks for all the tips and suggestions! I am going to start googling all the ideas when I get off work :)
    I can't wait for my butt to get use to the seat, my girls and I both loved getting out and riding yesterday (esp the baby in the trailer :), even in the cold drizzling rain--that normally doesn't happen this time of year in Nebraska :)
  • amandae79
    amandae79 Posts: 169 Member
    UPdate: I rode my bike again lastnight, the 19month old LOVES her trailer, and my butt was sore, but not as sore as I thought it would be. :)
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