No two people are built the same, and no one saddle will work for every person. There are thousands of saddles on the market, which can make finding the right one for you and ongoing process.
A saddle that doesn't mesh well with your rear end can ruin a day out on the bike, and even cause injuries and imbalances down the road. Scroll down for a look at Cyclingnews' list of the best saddles for cycling in 2019.
What to look for in a saddle?
Width
Finding a saddle that fits starts with making sure the seat is supporting your body weight with your sits bones (ischial tuberosities and pubic rami) and not the surrounding soft tissues. This means finding a saddle that is the correct width and shape.
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Most bike shops will have a memory foam pad which you can sit on to measure the width of your sit bones. If your local shop doesn't have one of these tools, the same process can be done at home with a piece of cardboard. Once you have this measurement it gives you a rough starting point for what size saddle you are going to need, but several factors including your flexibility and how aggressive your position on the bike is will also play a significant role.
Shape
As a rule of thumb, riders who tend to stay in a more upright position or are highly flexible tend to prefer flat (front to back) saddles. A flat saddle also makes for a more consistent feel when sliding forward or back on the saddle.
On the other hand, waved or curved saddles are usually preferred by riders who are less flexible or ride in a long and low, aggressive position. Riders who don't move around much on the saddle also usually prefer a wavy or curved profile as it keeps them locked in place.
Cutout
Padding
Other considerations
Best road bike saddles 2019
Specialized Power Pro
- Rails: Hollow titanium
- Shell: Carbon
- Widths available: 143mm, 155mm
- Price: £175 / $225 / AU$270
- Buy Specialized Power Pro in the UK
- Buy Specialized Power Pro in the USA
- Buy Specialized Power Pro in Australia
Pro Stealth
- Rails: Carbon
- Shell: Carbon
- Widths available: 142mm, 152mm
- Price: £175 / $220 / AU$350
Bontrager Montrose Elite
- Rails: Hollow titanium
- Shell: Carbon-reinforced
- Widths available: 128mm, 138mm, 148mm
- Price: £90 / $150 / AU$170
ISM PN 1.0
- Rails: Steel
- Shell: Nylon
- Widths available: 110mm
- Price: £210 / $225 / AU$350
Astute Starlite VT
- Rails: Carbon
- Shell: Carbon
- Widths available: 135mm
- Price: £150 / $TBC / AU$329
- Buy Astute Starlite VT in the UK
- Buy Astute Starlite VT in the USA
- Buy Astute Starlite VT in Australia
Fizik Arione R3
- Rails: Klum allow
- Shell: carbon-reinforced nylon
- Widths available: 126mm
- Price: £130 / $250 / AU$250
Selle SMP Well
- Rails: Steel
- Shell: Nylon reinforced fibre
- Widths available: 144mm
- Price: £110 / $144 / AU$190
Prologo Scratch 2 Space
- Rails: Tirox allow
- Shell: Nylon
- Widths available: 143mm
- Price: £100 / $125 / AU$160
Ergon SR Pro Gel women's
- Rails: TiNox
- Shell: Nylon
- Widths available: 141mm, 152mm
- Price: £80 / $90 / AU$TBC
- Buy women's Ergon SR Pro Gel in the UK
- Buy women's Ergon SR Pro Gel in the USA
- Buy women's Ergon SR Pro Gel in Australia
Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow
- Rails: Titanium
- Shell: Nylon
- Widths available: 131mm
- Price: £107 / $200 / AU$250
- Buy Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow in the UK
- Buy Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow in the USA
- Buy Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow in Australia
You can read more at Cyclingnews.com
via Cyclingnews Latest Interviews and Features http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/10-best-road-cycling-saddles-available-in-2019
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