{"id":11822,"date":"2022-02-03T13:21:05","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T13:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discerningcyclist.com\/?p=11822"},"modified":"2023-11-13T23:26:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T23:26:55","slug":"most-comfortable-bike-seats-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discerningcyclist.com\/most-comfortable-bike-seats-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Comfortable Bike Seat for Women: Top 5 Comfy Saddles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For a long time women’s saddles didn’t exist, making it harder and less accessible for women to ride bikes comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times have thankfully now changed and our list of saddles will help support comfortable riding for all women, something everyone deserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’ll take a look at what makes a comfy saddle as well as helping find the most comfortable bike saddle for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Comfy Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    \n Our Pick for Commuters <\/p>\n \n

    \n Specialized Power Comp with Mimic <\/p>\n\n \n

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    \n Ideal for Long Road Rides <\/p>\n \n

    \n ISM PL 1.0 <\/p>\n\n \n

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    \n Best for Heavier Riders <\/p>\n \n

    \n Liv Contact Comfort Plus <\/p>\n\n \n

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    \n Best for Older Riders <\/p>\n \n

    \n Specialized Expedition <\/p>\n\n \n

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    \n Minimal Friction <\/p>\n \n

    \n Fizik Luce S-Alloy <\/p>\n\n \n

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    Do Women Need Different Bike Saddles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Many women will feel that they need a different saddle to the ones that come as standard on their bicycle. This is because most bicycles<\/a> come with saddles that tend to be basic and orientated towards male anatomical needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Moreover, it\u2019s really important to note that although women’s anatomy differs, male and female anatomy is of course very different, thus demanding a difference in needs regarding saddle comfort and suitability. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    Men’s vs Women’s Saddle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First and foremost, men’s saddles do tend to be overall narrower. This is because male sit bones tend to be slightly narrower than women’s in general. Additionally, men’s saddles also tend to have a longer nose as men often sit more towards the front of the saddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On the other hand, women\u2019s saddles tend to be wider and more padded<\/a> in order to offer more support towards the back as women tend to sit towards the back. Women\u2019s saddles<\/a> will often have a shorter nose as well to relieve pressure that longer saddles would otherwise cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Therefore, overall women often need more support on their sit bones and pressure relieving aspects for soft tissue, unlike men who often sit more towards the front of the saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Men’s Saddles<\/th>Women’s Saddles<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Long nose <\/td>Short nose<\/td><\/tr>
    Narrower toward the back<\/td>Wider towards the back<\/td><\/tr>
    Minimal padding<\/td>Often padding<\/td><\/tr>
    Minimal to no cut outs<\/td>Often cut outs at the front<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Why Do Women’s Bike Saddle Have Holes? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Many women\u2019s saddles now have cut outs in the middle or at the front. This is a popular feature which helps to prevent numbness by promoting blood flow when riding in the saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, the holes also benefit women as it helps prevent weight being predominantly on their highly sensitive soft tissue, thus allowing women to sit more towards the front of their saddle: something many women find far too painful to do.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    How Do You Choose a Saddle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The best way to choose a saddle would firstly include figuring out the type of riding you would like to use the saddle for, then the width of your sit bones. Then I\u2019d highly recommend testing different ones out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many bike shops, brand and online retailers will allow customers to test saddles out for around 30 days. This period of time should help you to identity which saddle best suits you before fully committing to one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are Wide Saddles More Comfortable?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Wide saddles can offer more support for your bottom and sit bones, however they can be too wide for you personally. As previously mentioned, everyone has different sized bodies so it\u2019s best to test the saddles out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, if you do have wider sit bones a wider saddle will be far more comfortable in comparison to a narrower saddle. This will improve comfort, reduce bottom numbness and improve your power transfer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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