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How To Choose A Road Bike Saddle

815,349 views June 25, 2020 11:49

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So you want to buy a new saddle for your road bike. Chances are, this is because your current saddle isn't very comfortable for you. Choosing a saddle can be an absolute minefield - with different widths, cut outs, and shapes to contend with. But don't worry, there's plenty of options out there for riders of all different shapes and sizes and, in this video, Ollie talks you through everything you'll need to know next time you buy a road bike saddle.

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Global Cycling Network published this 11:49 video tutorial on June 25, 2020. It has been watched 815,349 times on YouTube.

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June 25, 2020
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Further reading

  • How to choose a bike saddle - BikeRadar bikeradar.com

    How to buy a new bicycle saddle. Choosing the right saddle tends to be an iterative process — most experienced riders have tried a few before settling on a favourite. ... and road bike saddles ...

  • How to choose the right saddle for you - Cycling Weekly cyclingweekly.com

    Taking it up a gear, saddle pressure mapping is often available as part of a bike fit, and an expert will be able to where you’re placing pressure and thus which saddles may help to alleviate this.

  • How to Choose Bike Seats and Saddles | REI Co-op rei.com

    For road bikes and hybrid bikes, the right saddle height will result in your leg having just a slight bend (roughly 80–90 % of full extension) when your foot is at the bottom of the pedal stroke. To check this, have a f…

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