Articles Archive for January 2009

Female Specific Saddle for Beginner?

Angela asked: I'm a beginning bicycle rider and am a little overwhelmed by the number of bicycle saddle choices out there.   I want a comfortable riding saddle that will support my geometry and won't... 

Whats better a gel cover for the saddle or just a gel sadlle?

Dee asked: I ride my bike occasionaly mostly in the city ,but i find i have sore inner legs after sitting on the hard seat that came with the bike,so i am wondering what would be better out of the gel... 

Best Bicycle Seat for New Cyclist?

Gary recently emailed us and asked: I have a Trek Pilot 1.0 and typically ride for about 1.5 hours a day. Which saddle/seat would you recommend? Selle Italia looks nice but I'm not looking to spend... 

Are Gel Bicycle Seats More Comfortable? Are Gel Bicycle Seats More Comfortable?

Question:  "What is the most Comfortable bicycle seat I can buy?" We get asked this question a lot, not only from family, friends and folks at the bike shop but via email through this site.  Many new... 

Bicycle Seats for Women

Jessica asked: I just bought a new bike and am having trouble finding a saddle that works.  I am told that there are bicycle saddles designed for women specifically.  I've heard about them but I would... 

Fizik Arione at Tour De France

Check out this video from the Tour De France.  Read More →

Fizik Saddles Road clip 2008

fizikspace asked: fi'zi:k road clip 2008  Read More →

Saevid S1 flex

Bob asked: I've heard about the new Selle Italia S1 seat...something about all carbon?  Is it durable? Saevid S1 vs Selle Italia Kit Carbon Vs Fizik Aliante Carbon flexibility We don't have a lot of... 

The Selle Italia Company

usatriathlon asked: I heard that Selle Italia was a sponsor of the USA cycling teams....is that true? Our answer....yep it appears that Selle Italia is sponsoring some of the USA cycling teams....here's... 

Specialized Body Geometry Saddles Specialized Body Geometry Saddles

Joe asked: What's the deal with Specialized Body Geometry saddles. Are they really any good and do they work like they claim? I don't get numb in the groin like some complain about but I do get really...