Recently, many urban residents have been transplanted from public transport and private cars to bicycles. This is due to many reasons: lack of physical activity, concern for environmental problems, convenience in conditions of large traffic jams and much more.
Choosing a two-wheeled vehicle is not one of the easiest. There is a lot to pay attention to: the purpose of the purchase, gender and age, individual preferences. Along with all other elements, it is necessary to choose the right saddle for the bike. The comfort during the trip most depends on him.
First, let's see why a bicycle saddle is called that. Many call this element a seat. The weight of a person on a bicycle is distributed between three fulcrum: saddle, handlebar and pedals. The biggest load on the cyclist’s mass should be focused on the last two. Sitting involves taking on all the weight in full.
Often the saddle in the acquired "iron friend" does not suit the buyer. Then you need to purchase a new one. How to choose it? Of course, individual preferences play a big role here, but you should pay attention to some tips.
Perhaps someone thinks that the best saddle for a bicycle is soft. In fact, this is not so at all. With a long ride, the cyclist will feel uncomfortable on the soft saddle, and later redness and even so-called corns can appear on the surface of the legs inside the thigh. Beginners should try a saddle of medium hardness. It is believed that the best material that covers the saddle is leather. It optimizes gliding and provides breathing.
The saddle for the bike should not be too narrow and not too wide. Narrow again will cause discomfort on the inner thigh, and wide will significantly increase the load on the soft pelvic tissues, which may lead to even more inconvenience. Due to physiological characteristics, men usually prefer narrower saddles, and women - wider.
As for the height of the location, here, too, everything is individual. But you should not place the saddle for the bike too low. This will adversely affect the knee joints, and also increase the load on the soft tissues of the pelvis. The optimum seat height cannot be calculated. The same can be said about his tilt. It all depends on the preferences of the cyclist. However, remember that the best thing is a horizontally mounted saddle.
Great attention is also paid to the depreciation system. On the saddle of bicycles it is not always installed (it happens on the steering wheel). Some supplement the two-wheeled transport with depreciation after its purchase, at the same time when they acquire other necessary spare parts for the bicycle. This allows you to "soften" the trip, making it even more comfortable.
The acquisition of a bicycle is always an important event. When choosing environmentally friendly vehicles, you should pay attention to many details, including the saddle. It must be individually correct and comfortable. If the purchased saddle complete with transport does not suit you, then it should be changed. There is nothing to worry about. You can also buy in specialized stores a basket, a water holder and even a child seat for a bicycle. After all, the main thing is comfort.