Bike Seats Articles & Videos

• Bike Seats for Men

  No other bike-related part or accessory seems to inspire quite the degree of praise or loathing as the average bike seat. What feels like a couch to one man may feel like torture to another. Physiology differs from one individual to anothe… read more

• The Best Child's Bike Seats

  Consumer Reports alerts parents who are novice bicycle riders or not in the best shape to opt for a front-mounted child seat. The International Bicycle Fund adds that the extra weight over the front wheel enhances stability of the ride whil… read more

• The Most Comfortable Bike Seats

  Bike seats are often lost in the shuffle of high-tech components. An uncomfortable seat, however, can make a rider forget all about that sparkling Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain and end the ride much earlier than anticipated. Whether racing in… read more

• How to Assemble a Bike Seat

  Making sure your seat is properly assembled on your bike will ensure two things: 1) that the seat is safely attached, and won't suddenly slip as your riding the bike, and 2) that the seat is comfortable. More common than loose seats, poorly… read more

• The Best Road Bike Seats

  As a cyclist's main point of contact with his bike, road biking seats have a tough job: They need to effectively balance comfort with performance. Road bike seats have to be firm enough to provide support for hard, efficient pedaling, but r… read more

• The Best Bike Seats

  Bicycle seats are a cyclist's main point of contact with his bike, and the quality of a bicycle seat directly influences the quality of a cyclist's ride. A bicycle saddle has to ride the balance between being soft enough to be comfortable,… read more

• How to Make Bike Seat Covers

  Whether due to age or use, eventually the cover to a bike seat is bound to wear out. Purchasing new seat covers can be expensive, so by making your own, you can save yourself some cash. You will also be able to create you own personal bike… read more

• Bike Seats for Kids

  You can share your love of bicycling with your child by taking him along for the ride in a bicycle seat. A number of kid bike seats are on the market, classified by how and where they attach to the bike. Each has advantages and disadvantage… read more

• How to Remove the Seat Post on a Bike

  The seat post is an adjustable part of your bike that connects to the frame and supports your bike saddle. It is made to be adjustable on most bikes to accommodate riders of various sizes. Sometimes a bike saddle will also come with a parti… read more

• How to Choose a Bike Seat for Women

  The difference between an enjoyable bike ride and a painful one has a lot to do with your bicycle seat, or saddle. The saddle should support and cushion your pelvis without excessively compressing the tissue. The saddle also should avoid pi… read more

• How to Ship a Bike for a Triathalon

  Travelling to a different state or country to participate in a triathlon should not mean having to purchase a new bike or incur expensive bike rental costs. With bike travel cases and bike boxes as well as boxes from carriers like FedEx and… read more

• How to Choose a Bike Seat for Men

  Choosing the right bike seat is imperative to the long-term health of male cyclists. There are a ton of men's bike seats on the market, which can make choosing one a daunting task. With a careful eye and a clear understanding of what you ar… read more

• How to Lock a Bike Seat

  Even if you spend much time and effort purchasing a quality lock and locking your bike to a stable object, there are still loose parts on the bike that can be easily lifted. The seat is one of the most vulnerable parts of your bike, especia… read more

• How To Fix Bike Seat Pillars

  A pillar, or seat post, is the adjustable length of tube that attaches the saddle to the bike frame. Being adjustable, the seat post allows the cyclist to customize both the height and fore-aft position of his saddle. You can fix or adjust… read more

• How to Recover a Bike Seat

  You have your favorite bike seat. You have worn it in perfectly and it conforms to your body just the way you like it. There is only one problem--it looks bad. The seat cover is torn, ripped and faded. It is time to recover it and make your… read more

• How to Replace a Bike Seat

  A comfortable bike seat or saddle is an important piece of equipment, especially if you are planning a long ride. The basic process of removing and installing a new bike seat is not difficult, although you will need a hex key to perform thi… read more

• How to Install a Bell Bike Child Seat

  There will come a time when you'll want to take your child along with you while you ride your bicycle, but they'll be too young to bicycle themselves, even with training wheels. The solution is a child's bicycle seat, which enables kids to… read more

• How High Should a Bike Seat Be?

  Adjusting a bike seat to properly fit the user sounds like a simple concept, yet many struggle with it. The proper height and angle of the seat can mean the difference between an enjoyable, safe ride and one that is not. Here are some tips… read more

• How to Install a Child Bike Seat

  Bike seats for infants are a great way to get your child outdoors while allowing you to get some exercise on your bicycle. Installing your bicycle seat properly is important from a safety standpoint. Here are some general guidelines. read more

• How to Change a Bike Seat

  Anyone who's ridden bicycles can attest to the discomfort associated with some bicycle seats. Like humans, bicycle seats come in a variety of sizes, and what may work for one person, may not be right for another. Find yourself a comfortable… read more

• Child Bike Seat Safety

  Child bike seats have become increasingly popular in recent decades. Although research varies, even the safest child bike seat might still result in minor neck, head and arm injuries in the event of a crash. Proper use and following a few g… read more

• How to Install a Child Carrier on a Bike

  A front-mounted child carrier allows a parent to see and hold conversations with his child during a bike ride. According to the International Bicycle Fund, additional weight located over the front wheel of a bike is more stable than additio… read more

• How to Install a Bike Seat

  During the shopping process, you likely looked closely at a lot of the specs and components of your bike. Factors like weight, drivetrain and pedals likely weighed largely on your decision. One aspect of the bike that's often overlooked is… read more

• Mountain Bike Seats

  If you are a serious mountain biker or merely a weekend warrior, the odds are good that having the right seat for your needs can make the difference between enjoying your ride and looking forward to it with something a bit more like dread.… read more