Seat for my wife

[EebStrider]

Went out with the mrs today for a few hours, and she bought a gel seat from Amazon, which she really likes. But it looks awful! I‘m not sold on the build quality either tbh.

What seats are the female members of the forum users using, or the wives of members? She wants something with loads of gel padding, not a slimline seat, so what do you lot recommend?

 

[Doomanic]

She wants something with loads of gel padding

Actually, she probably doesn't, she just doesn't realise it. Shape is the most important factor in saddle fit and comfort. A properly shaped, correct size, women's saddle will be far more comfortable long term than some gel tat from Amazon.

 

[Barbara_Reed]

Get her a recumbent trike. Can sit on mine all day....

 

[Landy Andy]

Ergon seat selector

Products · Ergon Bike

www.ergonbike.com

 

[Zimmerframe]

Get her a recumbent trike. Can sit on mine all day....

He's just given her a Cube - 6 sides !! Not a trike - three sides ! She'd be downsizing !

 

[EebStrider]

Actually, she probably doesn't, she just doesn't realise it. Shape is the most important factor in saddle fit and comfort. A properly shaped, correct size, women's saddle will be far more comfortable long term than some gel tat from Amazon.

Yep, gel isn’t always the answer, as I’ve found.

 

[KnollyBro]

Went out with the mrs today for a few hours, and she bought a gel seat from Amazon, which she really likes. But it looks awful! I‘m not sold on the build quality either tbh.

What seats are the female members of the forum users using, or the wives of members? She wants something with loads of gel padding, not a slimline seat, so what do you lot recommend?

Well... if SHE likes it and it gets her out riding with you, that is a win. If YOU don't like it and try to get her something that SHE doesn't like, you will both lose. If SHE can tell you why she doesn't like a particular saddle, start there. If she is not wearing a chamois, no saddle will feel good for long. My wife swears by these:

Women's Power Saddle with Mimic | Specialized.com

Chamois Butt'r™ Non-greasy Skin Lubricant for Cyclists - Chamois, GoStik, Embrocation

 

[coderdan]

+1 To Ergon seats I just got one for myself and it's incredibly comfortable, I went for the SM E-Mountain (Mens) but there's a Female version as well + other seats that are probably plusher.

 

[EebStrider]

Thanks folks, I’ll check out the Ergon options for her as they seem to come out well. I’ve ordered the SM E-Mountain to try out on my bike in the meantime.

 

[steve_sordy]

Try the WTB saddle fit guide.

Fit Right System

www.wtb.com

 

[Jilleride45]

The Ergon Core Prime SMC seats are amazing. They do everything Ergon says they do. I tried one to help with long days on the emtb with a heavy backpack and now have one on every bike.

 

[Manitunc]

Selle anatomica. Saved my taint and wife swears by it. Fully adjustable tension soft or firm

 

[7869hodgy]

SQLab is worth a look. I’ve been using them for years.

 

[Akelu]

Check out Ergon SM E-Mountain Core Prime women version.
Bulk comfort. Made for e-mtb.

Produkte · Ergon Bike

Ergonomic products for cyclists.

www.ergonbike.com

 

[steve_sordy]

I bought my granddaughter the WTB Speed She saddle. She loves it.

 

[04fuxake]

Ergon seat selector

Products · Ergon Bike

www.ergonbike.com

Guess I'm too fat to ride Ergon products.

 

[Sander23]

SQLab is worth a look. I’ve been using them for years.

Do you have the Active one? I recently bought a sqlabs 610 active but I'm not sure weither I can use the more flexible if the weight indicator says you have to use the black one

 

[Manitunc]

Selle anatomica. It will change your life.

 

[Barbara_Reed]

Zacro is also a great seat cover. This gel seat cover is so soft and has more gel padding compared to the regular bike seat. I've been having some back pain, particularly in my lower back, and I've always felt uneasy on those winding roads. However, after utilizing this solution, all of my problems were resolved. It was well-fitting and comfortable on my saddle.

That's interesting. So what bike and saddle are you using it on? I've always thought soft padding isn't what is useful, what helps is the right shape of saddle for my anatomy.