The Right Bicycle Seat For Men, Women And Kids
We can sometimes rush into buying things and realize later that it was really a bad purchase. The same goes for bicycle seats for men, women or kids. However, when we have a set of guidelines to follow, the purchase becomes easier and more suited for the kind of bicycle riding. Here is a set of five things to look for when making your choice:
1. Anatomy of the rider
As a general rule, small built bicycle riders will feel comfortable with thinner seats, although they could just as much use wider seats. Heavily built riders would be better off with a wider base bicycle seat with some level of structural strength. Also women would like a wider base with a shorter length as they normally have bigger hips than men.
2. Check Out The Traditional Or Unconventional Models
Traditional bicycle seats have been the foundation of the bike seat world for many eons. They have changed slightly over decades as bicycle seat research have found this type of seat to be ideal for the pumping thighs and the hunched over posture of many bicycle riders. Changes to the traditional structure have been in the width, length and materials used. Recently, a hole has appeared in the middle of the seats to allow the groin area much needed relief. Unconventional models are slowly gaining support due to the medical research findings that there are some problems found with long distance riders. Unconventional models have done away with the nose area and focused on supporting the hip and pelvic bones.
3. Have A Budget For A Brand
With the variety of brands on offer, it is easy to get caught up in buying a brand for the sake of the brand and lose a lot of money in the process. However, brand buying can be beneficial if combined with the other points raised in this article. Buying a seat based solely on price can also be unwise as these models might not fit well with your bicycle riding. My advice is to combine other factors mentioned here to make the right choice.
4. Bicycle Seat Prices and Brands
Casual riding should allow you more flexibility in terms of softness and width of the seat while serious riding over an average of ten to 50 kilometers daily will mean that firmer and longer seats will be better. It has been found through research that a softer seat will be enjoyable for shorter rides while it will be very uncomfortable over regular and long distances.
5. Mountain or Road?
Mountain bikes will have their own world of bicycle seats as do the BMX and competitive bikes. So the kind of bicycle you have will determine the basic seat that you should buy. A mismatch between the bicycle and the seat will be wasteful and a very uncomfortable ride. Choose a seat that complements your bicycle frame and the type of bicycling you intend to do.
1. Anatomy of the rider
As a general rule, small built bicycle riders will feel comfortable with thinner seats, although they could just as much use wider seats. Heavily built riders would be better off with a wider base bicycle seat with some level of structural strength. Also women would like a wider base with a shorter length as they normally have bigger hips than men.
2. Check Out The Traditional Or Unconventional Models
Traditional bicycle seats have been the foundation of the bike seat world for many eons. They have changed slightly over decades as bicycle seat research have found this type of seat to be ideal for the pumping thighs and the hunched over posture of many bicycle riders. Changes to the traditional structure have been in the width, length and materials used. Recently, a hole has appeared in the middle of the seats to allow the groin area much needed relief. Unconventional models are slowly gaining support due to the medical research findings that there are some problems found with long distance riders. Unconventional models have done away with the nose area and focused on supporting the hip and pelvic bones.
3. Have A Budget For A Brand
With the variety of brands on offer, it is easy to get caught up in buying a brand for the sake of the brand and lose a lot of money in the process. However, brand buying can be beneficial if combined with the other points raised in this article. Buying a seat based solely on price can also be unwise as these models might not fit well with your bicycle riding. My advice is to combine other factors mentioned here to make the right choice.
4. Bicycle Seat Prices and Brands
Casual riding should allow you more flexibility in terms of softness and width of the seat while serious riding over an average of ten to 50 kilometers daily will mean that firmer and longer seats will be better. It has been found through research that a softer seat will be enjoyable for shorter rides while it will be very uncomfortable over regular and long distances.
5. Mountain or Road?
Mountain bikes will have their own world of bicycle seats as do the BMX and competitive bikes. So the kind of bicycle you have will determine the basic seat that you should buy. A mismatch between the bicycle and the seat will be wasteful and a very uncomfortable ride. Choose a seat that complements your bicycle frame and the type of bicycling you intend to do.
About the Author:
More information about bicycle seats for men, women and kidsare available at www.bicycleseatsformen.org. Conan Hatch is a retired competitive cyclist and worked also in banking and International Trade for some years.