{"id":45363,"date":"2025-02-28T21:49:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T05:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=45363"},"modified":"2025-02-28T21:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T05:54:10","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-bike-saddle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-the-right-bike-saddle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post will help you to pick out the right bike saddle for your own particular cycling style and type of riding. Most bike frames and all bike saddles are created for <strong>specific types of riding<\/strong>. This can range from racing in the Tour de France to leisurely rides along the coast. Depending on what you would like to do, there is a saddle that is designed for that purpose.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle\/\">How to Find the Right Height and Setback for Your Bike Saddle<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Riding Position and Bike Saddle Type<\/h2>\n<h3>Cruiser Bikes<\/h3>\n<p>Generally, the more you will be riding in an upright position, the more material you need on your saddle. These types of comfort saddles are meant for \u201ccruiser\u201d bikes. They have a wide backside and deep cushioning throughout. This allows a rider a comfortable seat for upright leisure riding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26637\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/cube-elly-ride-400-hybrid-electric-bike-review\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26637\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26637\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?fit=750%2C594&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,594\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Many of the comfort saddles include springs in the seat post, to increase comfort \u2013 one of Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s personal favorites. This is her bike, with springs underneath a comfy gel-padded saddle&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?fit=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?fit=750%2C594&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26637 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. This is a typical example of a bike that will usually be ridden in an upright position for leisure rides. It has plenty of padding on the saddle, plus springs underneath the saddle, to ensure a comfortable ride in an upright position. This is the Cube Elly Ride electric bike. If you like the look of this bike and want to know more about it, it is reviewed here. How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"594\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26637\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26637\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?fit=750%2C594&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,594\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Many of the comfort saddles include springs in the seat post, to increase comfort \u2013 one of Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist\u2019s personal favorites. This is her bike, with springs underneath a comfy gel-padded saddle&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?fit=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?fit=750%2C594&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26637 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?resize=750%2C594&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. This is a typical example of a bike that will usually be ridden in an upright position for leisure rides. It has plenty of padding on the saddle, plus springs underneath the saddle, to ensure a comfortable ride in an upright position. This is the Cube Elly Ride electric bike. If you like the look of this bike and want to know more about it, it is reviewed here. How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?resize=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?resize=250%2C198&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cube-Elly-Ride-Electric-Bike-03-750.jpg?resize=320%2C253&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This is a typical example of a bike that will usually be ridden in an upright position for leisure rides. It has plenty of padding on the saddle, plus springs underneath the saddle, to ensure a comfortable ride in an upright position. This is the Cube Elly Ride electric bike. If you like the look of this bike and want to know more about it, it is <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/cube-elly-ride-400-hybrid-electric-bike-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reviewed here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Bike Saddles for Racing Bikes<\/h3>\n<p>On the other hand, racing saddles have very little padding and are narrow towards the front. The reason for this is so that the cyclist can move his\/her legs very rapidly without hitting the saddle with their legs.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the narrow front makes it easier for the cyclist to stand upright on the pedals, and generally to adopt the many different positions that are possible on a racing bike. The design of the seat is such that the pelvic bones are supported by the saddle, while not necessarily engulfed. With this kind of saddle, you will definitely need to invest in some padded shorts to protect your sensitive parts!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/\">Top 10 Tips on How to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16978\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16978\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_saddle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,458\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_saddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a typical racing saddle found on a road bike. The narrow nose makes it possible for the cyclist to pedal very aggressively, and also stand up on the pedals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16978 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. This is a typical racing saddle found on a road bike. The narrow nose makes it possible for the cyclist to pedal very aggressively, and also stand up on the pedals\" width=\"750\" height=\"458\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16978\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_saddle\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,458\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_saddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This is a typical racing saddle found on a road bike. The narrow nose makes it possible for the cyclist to pedal very aggressively, and also stand up on the pedals&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C458&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16978 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=750%2C458&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. This is a typical racing saddle found on a road bike. The narrow nose makes it possible for the cyclist to pedal very aggressively, and also stand up on the pedals\" width=\"750\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=150%2C92&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=250%2C153&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_saddle.jpg?resize=320%2C195&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This is a typical racing saddle found on a road bike. The narrow nose makes it possible for the cyclist to pedal very aggressively, and also stand up on the pedals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Saddles for Mountain Bikes<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32121\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/mountain-bike-sales-soaring\/mountain-bike-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This is my newest bike. I bought it on Craigslist for a price that was fair to me and the seller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sizing is different with mountain bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-32121 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain bikes need a specific type of saddle to ensure you are comfortable bumping along the trails\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/mountain-bike-sales-soaring\/mountain-bike-header\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"This is my newest bike. I bought it on Craigslist for a price that was fair to me and the seller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sizing is different with mountain bikes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-32121 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mountain bikes need a specific type of saddle to ensure you are comfortable bumping along the trails\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Mountain-bike-header.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Mountain bikes need a specific type of saddle to ensure you are comfortable bumping along the trails<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Saddles for mountain bikes are somewhere between both worlds. There is enough of a cushion on the back of the saddle to absorb the bumps felt on trails, while there is a fairly narrow \u201cnose\u201d so that the cyclist can transfer energy efficiently from their legs to the pedals efficiently.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26636\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26636\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zxShzB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26636\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26636\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This saddle is a bit of a hybrid between a racing saddle and a touring saddle. It has a narrow nose, as in racing saddles. It also has a depression in the center to relieve pressure on the perineum. Some saddles have an actual hole in this position&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?fit=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26636 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. This saddle is a bit of a hybrid between a racing saddle and a touring saddle. It has a narrow nose, as in racing saddles. It also has a depression in the center to relieve pressure on the perineum. Some saddles have an actual hole in this position. How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"480\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26636\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26636\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This saddle is a bit of a hybrid between a racing saddle and a touring saddle. It has a narrow nose, as in racing saddles. It also has a depression in the center to relieve pressure on the perineum. Some saddles have an actual hole in this position&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?fit=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?fit=750%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26636 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?resize=750%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. This saddle is a bit of a hybrid between a racing saddle and a touring saddle. It has a narrow nose, as in racing saddles. It also has a depression in the center to relieve pressure on the perineum. Some saddles have an actual hole in this position. How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?resize=150%2C96&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?resize=250%2C160&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Haibike-Xduro-Trekking-Pro_saddle.jpg?resize=320%2C205&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> This saddle is a bit of a hybrid between a racing saddle and a touring saddle. It has a narrow nose, as in racing saddles. It also has a depression in the center to relieve pressure on the perineum. Some saddles have an actual hole in this position<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Touring Saddles<\/h3>\n<p>If you are planning to go on long bike rides, or to bike commute, I recommend looking at a touring saddle. Most touring saddles have a space in the center. This relieves pressure on the perineum. Each person\u2019s anatomy is different, so try out different saddles. Bontrager and many other manufacturers offer a 30-day comfort guarantee, so if you do not like the saddle you choose, most bike shops will allow you to return the product.<\/p>\n<h3>Women&#8217;s Specific Design (WSD) Saddles<\/h3>\n<p>WSD stands for Women\u2019s Specific Design. Many women have wider hips and may be more comfortable cycling on a WSD saddle that is especially designed to accommodate this anatomical factor. There are many women\u2019s bike saddle reviews online. Bear in mind however that some women cyclists find that wider saddles cause chafing on their inner thighs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26648\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26648\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yw2Y81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26648\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26648\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"01 woman with bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Women may do better with WSD bike saddles&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26648 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. Women may do better with WSD bike saddles. \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26648\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26648\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"01 woman with bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Women may do better with WSD bike saddles&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26648 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. Women may do better with WSD bike saddles. \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/01-woman-with-bike.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Women may do better with <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yw2Y81\">WSD bike saddles<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-224\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-224\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Products We Recommend for Women's Cycling Health<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_44645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44645\" style=\"width: 100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44645 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/beroy-Womens-Padded-Bike-Bib-Shorts-table-2.jpg?resize=100%2C235&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"235\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beroy Padded Bike Bib Shorts. About $36 - <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VcZW1v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click for current Amazon price<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44638\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Terry-padded-womens-bike-shorts.jpg?resize=200%2C231&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"231\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Terry Padded Women's Bike Shorts. Around $60. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4aPSqPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44620\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44620 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bike-Fit-2nd-edition-Optimise-Your-Bike-Position-for-High-Performance-and-Injury-Avoidance-1.jpg?resize=200%2C242&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"242\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bike Fit 2nd edition: Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4e257Kp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_44614\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44614\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ISM-PR-Series-Noseless-Bicycle-Seat-table.jpg?resize=250%2C207&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle\" width=\"250\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISM PR Series Noseless Bicycle Saddle. Noseless saddles have been proven to reduce saddle pain. Around $160. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ebtsO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the best current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44625\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Selle-Anatomica-Saddle-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"106\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selle Anatomica Saddle. Leather saddle, made in the USA, renowned for comfort. Around $200. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bHYTOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to view current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-224 from cache -->\n<h3>Another Option for Women Cyclists<\/h3>\n<p>The author of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMUdJJ\"><em>Bike Fit,<\/em><\/a> Phil Burt, recommends that women cyclists try forked saddles made by Adamo. He notes that many Olympic women cyclists swear by their <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3c03FI1\">ISM Adamo saddles<\/a>. He believes that this saddle helps \u201cnot solely because of the cutaway but because the two arms of the saddle front flex and rotate with the rider as they pedal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This saddle was originally aimed at men, but has also been warmly embraced by women. It was designed for time trialists and triathletes, has a curved nose for a comfortable forward leaning position, and combines foam and gel padding.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33481\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3c03FI1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33481\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/adamo-saddle-11-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?fit=750%2C606&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,606\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Adamo Saddle 1(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Adamo saddle is very highly rated by many female cyclists and triathletes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?fit=300%2C242&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?fit=750%2C606&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33481 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"This Adamo saddle is very highly rated by many female cyclists and triathletes\" width=\"750\" height=\"606\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"33481\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/women-cyclists-saddle-soreness\/adamo-saddle-11-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?fit=750%2C606&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,606\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Adamo Saddle 1(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;This Adamo saddle is very highly rated by many female cyclists and triathletes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?fit=300%2C242&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?fit=750%2C606&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-33481 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?resize=750%2C606&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"This Adamo saddle is very highly rated by many female cyclists and triathletes\" width=\"750\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?resize=300%2C242&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?resize=250%2C202&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Adamo-Saddle-11-1.jpg?resize=320%2C259&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tczLhy\">This Adamo saddle is very highly rated by many cyclists and triathletes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45242\" style=\"width: 508px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45242\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/bike-fit-book-cover-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"508,597\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike Fit book cover (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMUdJJ&quot;&gt;Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-45242 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Fit book\" width=\"508\" height=\"597\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"45242\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/bike-fit-book-cover-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"508,597\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike Fit book cover (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;It is absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMUdJJ&quot;&gt;Click here to check out the current price on Amazon&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?fit=508%2C597&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-45242 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?resize=508%2C597&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bike Fit book\" width=\"508\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?w=508&amp;ssl=1 508w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bike-Fit-book-cover-1.jpg?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/noscript> Apart from your saddle, it is also absolutely essential to get your bike fit correct. This book shows you how to do it right. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hMUdJJ\">Click here to check out the current price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Leather Bike Saddles<\/h3>\n<p>Another important player in the game is the leather saddle. Many cyclists (regardless of riding style) have come to love a leather saddle. Unlike other options, the leather saddle will mold itself to match your body\u2019s dimensions and weight. That said, leather saddles are comparable in price to well-designed road saddles. That is, they are not cheap. However, many cyclists will argue that you get what you pay for, especially when it comes to saddles.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly well loved among these premium leather saddles are the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yuIjzs\">Brooks saddles<\/a>, which are hand made in England, and aim to provide a lifetime of cycling comfort by molding to your body.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26657\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26657\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yuIjzs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26657\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26657\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?fit=500%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,249\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"brooks saddle smaller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Particularly well loved among premium leather saddles are the Brookes saddles, which are hand made in England, and aim to provide a lifetime of cycling comfort by molding to your body&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?fit=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?fit=500%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26657 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. Particularly well loved among premium leather saddles are the Brooks saddles, which are hand made in England, and aim to provide a lifetime of cycling comfort by molding to your body. How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle\" width=\"500\" height=\"249\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26657\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26657\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?fit=500%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,249\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"brooks saddle smaller\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Particularly well loved among premium leather saddles are the Brookes saddles, which are hand made in England, and aim to provide a lifetime of cycling comfort by molding to your body&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?fit=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?fit=500%2C249&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26657 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?resize=500%2C249&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. Particularly well loved among premium leather saddles are the Brooks saddles, which are hand made in England, and aim to provide a lifetime of cycling comfort by molding to your body. How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle\" width=\"500\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?resize=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?resize=250%2C125&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brooks-saddle-smaller.jpg?resize=320%2C159&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yuIjzs\">Particularly well loved among premium leather saddles are the Brooks saddles, which are hand made in England, and aim to provide a lifetime of cycling comfort by molding to your body<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Selle Anatomica Saddles<\/h4>\n<p>For a made-in-the-USA option, the famous <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zhvDeo\">Selle Anatomica saddles<\/a> combine quality leather materials with anatomical science, to bring you a saddle with a slot that is designed to eliminate perineal pressure, sit bone pain, and saddle sores. The slot design also gives the saddle great flexibility, with the result that the &#8220;break-in&#8221; period, during which the saddle adapts to your body, is much faster than with traditional leather saddles. These saddles also have extra long rails, increasing the extent to which you can adjust the saddle forward or backwards.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20162\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zhvDeo\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginners-bike-training-plan\/selle-anatomica1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,454\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selle-anatomica1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-20162 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg\" alt=\"For a made-in-the-USA option, the famous Selle Anatomica saddles combine quality leather materials with anatomical science to bring you a super comfortable saddle. Here is one of these saddles on Joe's commuter bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"454\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginners-bike-training-plan\/selle-anatomica1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,454\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selle-anatomica1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?fit=750%2C454&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-20162 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=750%2C454&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"For a made-in-the-USA option, the famous Selle Anatomica saddles combine quality leather materials with anatomical science to bring you a super comfortable saddle. Here is one of these saddles on Joe's commuter bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=250%2C151&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/selle-anatomica1.jpg?resize=320%2C194&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zhvDeo\">For a made-in-the-USA option, the famous Selle Anatomica saddles combine quality leather materials with anatomical science to bring you a super comfortable saddle<\/a>. Here is one of these saddles on my commuter bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Leather saddles are not waterproof, so use a leather protector if you decide to go this route. Many of these saddles can be purchased with a leather protector that is specifically designed for them.<\/p>\n<h2>More Bike Saddle Comfort Tips<\/h2>\n<p>If saddle comfort is important to you, here are a few more tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not be timid with money. Most great saddles will be in the $70+ range, but if you ride frequently, this will be a wise investment.<\/li>\n<li>Only BMX riders should use a saddle without padding. This is because BMX riders rarely sit down and do not need the padding.<\/li>\n<li>Gel-covered saddles are a great alternative to leather and sometimes offer great value for the price.<\/li>\n<li>Most good bike shops will have a sit-bone sizing tool. Using this will help you hone in on which exact saddle is right for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I hope these tips have equipped you to find a comfortable bike saddle. Go get yourself a comfortable saddle, and get out there and have fun on your bike!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26651\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zxShzB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26651\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26651\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"04 2 people on bikes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;So get yourself a comfortable saddle, and get out there and have fun on your bike!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26651 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. So get yourself a comfortable saddle, and get out there and have fun on your bike! How to pick a comfortable bike saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26651\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=26651\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"04 2 people on bikes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;So get yourself a comfortable saddle, and get out there and have fun on your bike!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-26651 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Choose a Comfortable Bike Saddle. So get yourself a comfortable saddle, and get out there and have fun on your bike! How to pick a comfortable bike saddle\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/04-2-people-on-bikes.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Get yourself a comfortable saddle, and get out there and have fun on your bike!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Other Related Posts that Could be Helpful for You<\/h2>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-choose-right-bike-saddle\/\">How to Find the Right Height and Setback for Your Bike Saddle<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\">Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists \u2013 How to Prevent and Cure It<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/exercises-and-stretches-for-piriformis-syndrome\/\">Exercises and Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/avoid-a-sore-butt-when-cycling\/\">Top 10 Tips to Avoid a Sore Butt from Cycling<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain-2\/\">Our Miraculous, Cheap Cure for Cycling Knee Pain<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/miraculous-cheap-cure-cycling-knee-pain-2\/\">7 Ways to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ten-best-stretches-for-cyclists\/\">The 10 Best Stretches for Cyclists<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/guide-prevent-cure-plantar-fasciitis\/\">How to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis \u2013 PLUS our Easy Cure<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\">9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/zacro-gel-seat-cover-a-budget-solution-for-saddle-discomfort\/\">Zacro Gel Seat Cover &#8211; 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