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Saddles are built for two main functions: cruising or racing Cruising saddles (see Figure 9-2) are wide, extra-cushioned saddles designed for casual riders who sit in the upright position The extra padding helps support the extra weight on the seat that comes from sitting upright Sometimes cruising saddles are cushioned with horizontal and/or vertical springs Most people ride on cruising bikes for leisure, so the wide seat doesn t cause a problem with the restriction of leg movement as it would on a racing-style bicycle Racing saddles (see Figure 9-3) are specially designed to allow a full range of motion when pedaling They re normally lightweight, thin (with little padding), and narrow They re designed with grooves, channels, and splits in the shell to help reduce pressure on sensitive areas of the pelvic region These saddles are no longer restricted just to racers many midrange bikes are now equipped with racing saddles

The last factor to consider when choosing a saddle is the gender of the primary rider Saddles for men and women are designed for the differences in anatomy between the two sexes Men s saddles are typically longer and narrower in the back, whereas women s saddles are shorter and wider to accommodate women s wider pelvic bones A women s saddle also frequently has a cut-away behind the nose to provide extra comfort

When you first start riding, you may have a literal pain in the butt But there are some steps you can take to get comfortable in your saddle: Try a variety of different saddles The only way to tell if you ll like a saddle is to ride on it, so many bike stores will allow you to take a saddle overnight and exchange it for a different one if needed Don t forget to move around Instead of sitting in the same position for hours at a time, try shifting your weight and hand position every so often Wear the right clothing Biking shorts are designed without seams to help prevent chafing They also have special fabric to wick away moisture and keep you dry Adjust the height and angle Sometimes it takes a little experimenting to find the right combination Use the advice in this chapter to find the position that s best for you Exercise your butt The more you ride, the more your bottom will adjust to sitting on the saddle Strange as it sounds, the more you ride, the more you ll like a smaller saddle Give yourself time to get used to the saddle A cushy saddle may seem comfortable at first, but it isn t for regular riders

If a woman were to use a seat designed for a man, the two small bones at the bottom of her pelvic bone would not be supported properly There are different sit-bone widths, and finding a saddle that corresponds to your sit-bone width, regardless if it s for men or women, is essential

There are a number of different ways in which saddles attach to seat posts On some older or lower-end models, the seat post and the seat clamp are two separate pieces with the bolt horizontal and tightened with a nut (as shown in Figure 9-4) This type of seat clamp only has a limited number of groves and ridges for the seat-angle adjustment as opposed to the next two clamp styles, which have about twice the number of seat-angle adjustment points, which allows you to find a much more comfortable riding position On many bikes, the seat clamp is integrated into the seat post and the saddle is attached with one or two vertical bolts, which are adjusted with an Allen wrench Figures 9-5 and 9-6 show a saddle with a one-piece clamp