Comments on: Why a plastic bag over the bicycle seat?

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:13:47 +0000

Because the covering on my saddle is falling apart and the gel’s coming out, and it sticks to my pants. That’s why I’m reading this site- to find a new saddle.

By: cannondalerick

cannondalerick — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:49:58 +0000

I have never seen this. My seat is carbon fiber so I wouldn’t think I would need to keep it dry. Maybe they are good people and they pick up trash when they see it.

By: Gaz

Gaz — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:30:58 +0000

It water proofs the saddle, stopping any water from getting into the foam.

If your seat gets wet it can lead to chaffing on longer rides.

Personally I would only but one on my seat if I was locking my bike outside when it might rain, I would take it off to ride the bike.

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:39:36 +0000

they may have a bladder problem.

By: alwyn

alwyn — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:34:52 +0000

Hm I do have a covering on my seat too, though it’s swimwear material more like, and fits the saddle like a glove. It protects the leather surface underneath, and cools it down too.

An actual plastic bag is stupid though: it doesn’t breathe, which will cause your bum to transpire a lot more. On top of that it makes noise, and it’s slippery even when you’re wearing jeans. I imagine it’s a bit like people covering their leather sofas with plastic – it keeps the leather in good shape maybe, but you can’t enjoy the sofa at all.

A plastic bag over the seat may keep it dry, but there’s downsides to be reckoned with: more bum-smell, more cramp in the upper legs for slipping off, and more noise to make the ride more pleasant.. :S

By: brogdenuk

brogdenuk — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:12:35 +0000

To keep it dry.

By: bob s

bob s — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:39:21 +0000

keeps your balls from being blown off

By: lcynbl

lcynbl — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:30:45 +0000

so your but does not get wet and it keeps your bcycle saddle looking clean and so the colour fades away.

By: tony_rly

tony_rly — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:10:04 +0000

Can’t think of an answer to that one! I’m a serious cyclist and I wear shorts with absorbent padding that wicks perspiration away and also stops saddle chafe. My saddle is a good one and fits me and I can’t think of anything worse than doing a century ride with a plastic bag under me. The wrinkles must cut you to pieces!
Being a man it’s bad enough keeping one bag out of the way without putting another one in the way deliberately!!!!

By: Hidden

Hidden — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:35:27 +0000

I’ve always wondered the same thing…