The Revolution Report #5: Saddle Selection
Saddle Selection:
🚲 A Make or Break Decision 🚲
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Movement Health Tips:
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We are also excited to be offering an IN-PERSON Workshop at the BGI North Store (Address: 4340 E 82nd Street Indianapolis) on 4/17 at 6pm!!! Let us know if you are interested in attending!
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Bike Fitting and Performance Education:
🚴♂️ Saddle Selection 🚴♀️
Finding the Right Saddle: Comfort, Performance, and Fit
Choosing the right saddle can make or break your riding experience. With so many options available, it’s important to understand how different saddle designs affect comfort and performance. Saddles vary in shape, padding, cutouts, and width, all of which influence how they support your sit bones and overall riding posture.
Types of Saddles
Performance Saddles:
Typically narrower with minimal padding, these are designed for road cyclists, triathletes, and racers who prioritize efficiency and aerodynamics.
Endurance Saddles:
A balance between comfort and performance, often with strategic cutouts to relieve pressure on long rides.
Comfort Saddles:
Wider and more cushioned, these are common on recreational and commuter bikes where an upright position places more weight on the saddle.
MTB & Gravel Saddles:
Designed for more dynamic movement, these often have a slightly wider rear and reinforced edges for durability.
Gender Differences
Men’s and women’s saddles generally differ in width and shape. Women tend to have wider sit bones, so their saddles are often broader at the rear with a shorter nose. However, not all women need a women-specific saddle, and some men may find comfort in them. The best choice always comes down to individual fit and comfort rather than gender labels alone.
How to Choose the Right Saddle for You
The key to saddle selection is matching the saddle shape to your riding style and ensuring proper width. Riders with a more aggressive, forward-leaning position usually need a flatter saddle, while those who sit more upright benefit from a more contoured or cushioned design. Additionally, cutouts can help relieve pressure in sensitive areas, especially for long-distance riders.
Pro Tip: Finding Your Saddle Width
To determine your ideal saddle width, measure your sit bone distance. A simple DIY method is to sit on a piece of corrugated cardboard or soft foam while leaning slightly forward, then measure the two deepest impressions left behind. Add 20-30mm to this measurement, and you have a good starting point for saddle width. Many bike shops also have tools to measure sit bones for a more precise fit.
Finding the right saddle can take some trial and error, but investing in the right one will keep you riding longer, stronger, and pain-free!
Community Highlights
We have some amazing people around us in the surrounding communities, and we cannot wait to start highlighting our partners! Check out our Partners Page to see who we collaborate with, and if you want to learn more about someone not sponsored in this month’s newsletter please reach out to us and we will connect you to more information…or to them!
Check Out Our April Spotlight! 🎉
VisionQuest Labs (VQ Labs) is a truly unique facility that combines health & performance testing and indoor cycling classes to help you unlock your true potential. Whether you're returning to fitness or looking to find a podium spot, VQLabs has a selection of services that range from helping you to better understand your body composition (Dexa Scan) to sweat tests (Precision Hydration) to state-of-the-art metabolic analysis (INSCYD).
For cyclists, triathletes and general fitness enthusiasts, VQLabs offers fun and engaging indoor cycling classes as well as outdoor rides during the summer. Please explore their site further to better understand all the things VQLabs can do for you!
NEW MEMBER OFFER
VQ Labs is all about building our community. We are excited to give a 20% discount off any service to anyone who's joining us for the first time. Apply promo code "LETSGO" at their checkout!
Workshops and Events
We are excited to be offering an IN-PERSON Workshop at the BGI North Store (Address: 4340 E 82nd Street Indianapolis) on 4/17 at 6pm!!! Let us know if you are interested in attending!
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To your health and success,
The Team at Revolution Bike Fitting
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