Bicycle Seats Articles & Videos

• How to Make a Padded Bicycle Seat

  It takes time for your body to adjust to a bike seat. It's not uncommon to feel sore when you first start riding or if your ride only occasionally. If you plan to ride on a regular basis, give yourself time to adjust to your saddle. If you… read more

• Alternative Bicycle Seats

  A bicycle seat should support your weight, reduce pressure on nerves and sensitive areas, and minimize friction points. Unfortunately, even a well-made saddle may feel uncomfortable when you first start to ride. Expect to feel sore during y… read more

• The Widest Bicycle Seats

  Thin may be in for a lot of things, but not necessarily when it comes to bike seats. Elongated, narrow saddles are ideal for racing where cyclists put much of the pressure on their feet and hands, but they can be uncomfortable for more leis… read more

• The Most Comfortable Bicycle Seats

  When it comes to comfort on a bicycle, nothing can make or break you like the bicycle seat, also called a saddle. Your body will be in constant contact with the seat, so it's essential that you pick a comfortable, proper-fitting seat. Shopp… read more

• How to Wash Gel Bicycle Seat Covers

  Gel bicycle seat covers will save your buns from some serious bruising, and can make long bike rides more enjoyable and keep you going on the trail. A gel bicycle seat cover is placed over your existing bike saddle and secured with elastic… read more

• How To Avoid Pain From a Bicycle Seat

  Cycling is an effective cardiovascular exercise that promotes heart health and weight loss. Unfortunately, poor-fitting clothing and poorly-aligned bike seats can make your time on the road painful and uncomfortable. To combat these and oth… read more

• How to Clean a Bicycle Seat Post Tube

  Bike seat post tubes are exposed to water and sweat, which leads to rust. Rust that is allowed to remain on the post can corrode the metal, which makes it extremely difficult for you to remove the post tube. Clean your bike seat post tube o… read more

• How to Lower a Bicycle Seat

  Adjusting the bicycle seat or saddle is one of the first things that you'll do on any new bike. Getting the proper seat height will enable more comfortable, effective biking. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the seat post har… read more

• The Best Rated Bicycle Seats to Ride a Bike

  There are a variety of bicycle seat styles available on the market. They vary in price and style, and are used for different purposes. Many seats are built for comfort, while others are built for speed. The type of riding you do will determ… read more

• Proper Bicycle Seat Position

  A properly positioned bike seat allows for comfortable and efficient riding. A sore behind does not usually mean you need to replace your saddle; it just means you need to reposition it. read more

• How to Find the Perfect Bicycle Seat

  Finding the perfect bicycle seat is critical to your riding enjoyment. The incorrect seat could leave you in pain and dreading your next biking excursion. There are a number of factors to consider when purchasing a bike seat, and with the… read more

• How to Compare Bicycle Seats

  The comfort of your seat can make a bicycle ride a pleasure or a literal pain. To keep it pleasant, pick a seat that complements your style of riding and your physiology. Look at seats specific to your gender---women's seats tend to be shor… read more

• How to Ride a Bicycle With a Child Seat

  Using a child seat on your bicycle is a great way to spend some family time with your child and get some exercise at the same time. While this is a relatively easy task, you must exercise some caution in order to protect you and your little… read more

• Types of Bicycle Seats

  Technically called "saddles," the type of bike seat chosen can mean a lot to competitive and noncompetitive cyclists alike. For the racing cyclist, seat selection can have an impact on his performance in a race. For the recreational rider,… read more

• Bicycle Seats Explained

  If you've ridden a bike, you know how sore you can feel when you leave your saddle. Bike seats aren't known to be comfortable, but the right seat for your body and riding style can make your ride more enjoyable. With so many saddles on th… read more

• How to Pick a Bicycle Seat

  Bicycle seats (a.k.a. saddles) have a reputation for causing pain and discomfort; they're probably why many people shun bicycling entirely. To be fair, the bicycle seat has a tough job--supporting a rider's weight over miles of varying type… read more

• About Bicycle Seats for Women

  Bicycle seats for women are designed specifically for the female anatomy and hip bones. These seats are generally more comfortable as they are wider enabling them to support wider hip bones. They are less likely to cause medical problems su… read more

• How to Replace a Bicycle Seat

  Many people experience discomfort when riding a bicycle. It's not too difficult to see why: You spend hours at a time exercising on a seat that's harder and shaped differently than anything you're used to sitting on. Although it could just… read more

• How To Replace Bicycle Seats

  One of the most common complaints about bicycling is an uncomfortable seat. There's nothing that hurts more than a hard, ill-fitting seat on a long, strenuous bike ride. The good news is that replacing the seat with something more comfortab… read more

• How to Change a Bicycle Seat

  Changing a bicycle seat can help deliver superior comfort and performance, assuming you carefully selected a good seat. This simple task requires merely that you have the correct size wrench and tighten your replacement seat. It should take… read more

• How to Install a Bicycle Seat

  Installing a bicycle seat is one of the most simple procedures that you can do on a bike. Don't think that you have to pay a shop to perform this simple task; purchase the seat that is right for you and replace that uncomfortable stock seat… read more

• How to Raise a Bicycle Seat

  Getting the right position for your bicycle seat is not only a matter of comfort, it's a matter of safety and performance. A poorly positioned seat can cause problems when it comes to pedaling. Learn how to raise or lower your seat and you'… read more

• The Best Bicycle Seats

  It may seem like a torture device, but the common bicycle seat is actually a proven design that balances comfort and performance. While it may seem obvious to make a bicycle seat more cushioned or wider, these modifications would change the… read more

• How to Fit a Bicycle Seat

  Fitting a bicycle seat to your bike frame is one of the most important adjustments that you can make. The proper fit will not only make your bike more comfortable to ride, it can help you ride more efficiently and avoid injuries. read more

• Remove a Bicycle Seat

  Watch a mountain bike expert demonstrate how to remove a bicycle seat in this free online video clip about mountain bike maintenance. read more

• Tips for Bicycle Seats

  Learn about the different types of bicycle seats for mountain bikes in this free online video clip about mountain bike maintenance. read more

• Change your Bicycle Seat Angle

  Learn about adjusting your bicycle seat angle in this free video clip. read more

• Find your Seat Height

  Learn how to find and record the proper bicycle seat height in this free video clip. read more

• Tips for Adjusting your Bicycle Seat Height

  Get expert tips for measuring and adjusting your bicycle seat height in this free online video clip about mountain bike maintenance. read more