A good saddle that fits you and is comfortable is a hugely important element to the bike comfort equation. The wrong saddle is a special type of torture that can cause pain and discomfort. The right saddle, however, is the one you barely notice when you're riding because it's doing its job properly. For many women, a women's specific saddle is the answer and there are women's saddles available for road cycling, mountain biking, leisure riding and everything in between.
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Women's saddles are generally a different shape to men's to take into account the physiological differences between men and women; hip width and different genitalia are of course two of the major considerations. Saddles designed for women take into account these anatomical elements and products are developed around how these differences affect comfort and performance when riding in a variety of disciplines.
Although many women do find women's saddles work extremely well for them, saddle choice is still a very personal matter. What works for one person may not necessarily work for another. Some women find that unisex or men's saddles suit them fine, others find that lots of saddles suit them while others still find that there are only one or two saddles that work for them.
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We can provide advice and guidance, but unfortunately the process of finding the right saddle for you is one of trial and error. That said, there are more and more brands and shops that either offer demo saddles for you to take away and try or offer exchanges if it turns out the saddle you bought isn't right for you.
There's still some trial and error even when you have the chance to test a saddle – getting used to a new perch can take a good few rides and plenty of miles.
If you're just getting started you will experience a bit of discomfort until your derrière adapts, but if the discomfort persists beyond a few regular rides there may be something going on.
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How to choose the right saddle
1. What type of cycling are you doing?
2. What's your budget?
3. What size do you need?
4. Can you test it?
What to look for in a women’s saddle
Anatomy of a women's bike saddle
1. Cover
2. Shell
3. Grooves or cutouts
4. Padding
5. Rails
6. Extra details
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