Why are soft bike seats Bad?
The rest of your butt and other parts that make contact with the seat are likely to rub, over-heat, and chafe as they make too much contact. Those softer bits are likely to move more and ache more easily. So it’s usually best to be sitting on the seat, rather than in the seat, and to do that, you need a harder seat.
How do I make my bike seat softer?
10 best ways to make your bike more comfortable
- Check your reach. (Image credit: Future)
- Check handlebar height. Slamming your stem isn’t always the best idea.
- Try a different saddle.
- Check saddle height.
- Check your saddle angle.
- Check cleat positioning.
- Double wrap bar tape.
- Reduce tyre pressure.
Should I put the padding in the shorts?
Putting the padding in the shorts means that the padding will always be exactly where you need it. Most people tend to change their position on the bike a bit, specially when riding longer tours. With the padded saddles, the padding won’t change when you alter your position, which can result in blisters or sores.
Why do saddles have padding on the back?
With the padded saddles, the padding won’t change when you alter your position, which can result in blisters or sores. It’s not really “padding”, although it does offer a cushion. It’s a chamois, which part of its purpose is to absorb moisture and wick it away from your skin which helps reduce friction.
Why do men’s shorts have padding on the hips?
The sit bones of your hips are designed to support weight for long periods of time, where a plush seat disperses your weight to muscles and other areas. Putting the padding in the shorts means that the padding will always be exactly where you need it.
Is there a saddle that doesn’t gasket in the groin?
If the saddle is the right shape for your groin, there should be no “gasket” introduced to the groin. My personal preference is a leather saddle (I use the B17 Brooks) that “gives”, breathes, wicks away moisture and stays cool. I use a chamois-less Lycra short that ventilates immediately.