The Best Bike Saddles

The Best Bike Saddles

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Treat your backside well and you will ride that much farther. Though most may think a saddle is a saddle, riders who thrive on the latest high-tech gear know the opposite is true. Whether planning to race the Tour of California, practically fly while on a downhill course or a combination of both, these saddles are worth considering.

WTB Rocket V SLT

WTB's Rocket V SLT is designed with mountain and road biking in mind. The SLT offers dimensions of 127mm x 258mm and an overall weight of 215 g. Rails are titanium. The pad is contoured to angle sit bones into a position that benefits more efficient power output. Also, this model offers a Love Channel, a central grove running along the seat length that alleviates genital compression. The cover of this seat is leather and riders have the choice of a black or silver/black color scheme.

Fizik Aliante Gamma Twin Flex

Fizik's Aliante Gamma Twin Flex is designed with the long distance road biker in mind. This model offers dimensions of 142mm x 265mm and an overall weight of 259 g Rails are K:ium---an alloy with a high percentage of silicum and chrome that has a better strength-to-weight ratio than solid titanium. Other features include a graphite inner shell, chrome scuff guards and a thin microtex cover that comes in black or white.

Specialized Phenom SL

Specialized Bike's Phenom SL is designed with high performance, long distance mountain and road biking in mind. The Phenom SL offers a length of 270mm and choice of 130mm or 143mm widths. The former offers a total weight of 190 g and the latter 195 g. Features include recessed scuff guards for snag free racing. Other features include titanium rails, sloped nose, open central channel and a water resistant, synthetic cover in white, black, brown and white/red.

Article Written By Mike Biscoe

Mike Biscoe has been writing since 2009. Focusing on travel, sports and entertainment topics, he has credits in various online publications including LIVESTRONG.COM and Trails. He often writes articles covering uncommon travel destinations from firsthand experience. Biscoe holds a Certificate of Completion in acting from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.

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