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Even if more and more manufacturers promise immediate improvement, there is no generally valid patent remedy for a pain-free saddle. If you follow a few basic rules, you can significantly shorten the search for the right saddle.
Going to a specialist dealer is still the only way to go. A lot has changed there in recent years. Almost all established saddle manufacturers have recognised the individuality of the problem area and offer expert advice and a wide range of models.
However, the most important thing is that you can try out different saddles before you buy them. Saddles can often be tried out for weeks in special ergonomics centres. Two companies in particular have made a name for themselves here. The Body Geometry Centre of the company Specialised and specially trained dealers of SQlab Both manufacturers also focus on the choice of saddle on their websites and provide many useful tips. Beginners often make the mistake of assuming that a soft saddle is the most comfortable. In reality, padding that is too thick soon starts to pinch. That's why cyclists who spend a lot of time in the saddle tend to favour narrow, tightly padded models.
The saddles in the test:
Men's, unisex saddles:
- Brooks Team Professional Chrome
- Ergon SM3
- Fizik Gobi XM Kium
- Gilles Berthoud Mente
- Rido RLT
- Rivet Cycle Works Pearl
- Selle Anatomica Titanico X
- Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow
- Selle Royal Lookin Handmade Moderate
- Specialised Romin Evo Comp Gel
- SQ Lab 610 Active
Ladies saddles:
- Brooks B17 S Select
- RedX Lady Pro Comp2
- Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow
- Specialised Jett Comp Gel Women
- Terry Fisio Deluxe Gel Women
