FAQ Reviews

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... 

Are Brooks Saddles as Good as Everyone Says?

Bill M asked: I've been researching Brooks Saddles and fans seem to absolutely LOVE them....if you have one....is it that good? Which model is best for all purpose road riding? Caffeinated Content for... 

Why is My Bicycle Seat So Painful?

Question: Do I need a women's bicycle seat? Answer: For some women, a women's bicycle seat is quite possibly the most important component on their bike. If you have serious comfort issues with your bike... 

Why a plastic bag over the bicycle seat?

Wax Crayon asked: I often see people cycling around with a plastic bag over their bike's seat. Why do they do this? I see people with them on while they're riding, and they don't look like particularly... 

Is a bicycle seat not good for your prostate?

dkj9002000 asked: I have a small seat on my bike. I have no discomfort, but I seem to need to go to the bathroom more often then usual. I know they sell seats that help this. Should I buy 1? Our Answer:That's... 

What kind of bicycle seat is best?

Max Julian asked: I'm getting a new bike & I'm going to start cycling. What kind of seat do you reccomend so that I can ride comfortably & don't get impotent.  Read More →

Erectile Dysfunction from Bicycling?

Controversy and Confusion About Bicycle Saddles and Erectile Dysfunction This topic always generates a LOT of controversy and confusion and it wasn't helped when urologist Dr Irwin Goldstein was quoted,...