Question: What’s the difference between a road saddle and a mountain bike saddle? Is it okay to buy a road model I like and use it on my mountain bike? — Ivan B. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Sure, you can use a road saddle on a mountain bike. The main difference in the saddle types is that…
Question: I’ve read that some distance riders and others use leather saddles. But how can you prevent them from getting soaked and ruined when it rains? — Purvis B. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Riders who use leather saddles should carry a rain cover in their seat bag. You can find various models online. Some riders simply treat…
By Coach Fred Matheny Since the late 1990s, bicycle saddle design has seen major innovation. A big impetus came from a prominent doctor’s contention that sitting on a bike seat might lead to damaged nerves or blood vessels in some men. This risk, plus the occasional bout of temporary genital numbness that many riders experience,…
Q: I ride about 90 minutes a day on weekdays, 2-3 hours on the weekend. My old Selle Italia Flite saddle is comfortable for my daily routine, but after consecutive long rides I can barely sit on the bike. Do I need a wider touring saddle or one with gel inserts? — Roy D. COACH…
