Reddit mentions: The best bike saddles

Enjoy the FX! I'm rocking the 7.5 and I am completely in love with cycling. Here's a few words of advice:

Ditch that cable lock. I can walk up to a bike with a cable with a five dollar tool and have it for myself in 10-20 seconds. Get a U-Lock and rope. The correct answer for how many locks or what kind of locks to use is how many you are willing to carry. This will depend on your location as well. U-Locks + ropes typically require an individual to have a hacksaw, grinder, etc. I live in a smaller college town and mostly just have to worry about drunk assholes so that works perfect. In other areas more heavy duty and smaller U-Locks are more necessary. This will probably work fine and is cheap unless you're in Detroit or something.

Fenders. I feel like that should be your next investment unless you bike a lot at night. I bike a ton at night and decided to invest in great lights after almost being hit by both cars and bikes several times. The first time you have somewhere to be and go through a puddle, the fenders pay for themselves. These are what I rock and I go through puddles / lakes which I probably shouldn't. I stay nice and dry while my friends breeze through them and get completely soaked.

Racks and bungies are great for the FX series. Like others mentioned, this is just a fun bike. I use it for recreation, commuting, bar hopping, exercise, you name it! A rack and a bungie net makes it awesome and Ortlieb panniers are an even better addition.

Besides fenders however... the seat and pedals (maybe) are the next things I'd recommend to look at. The pedals look metal in that picture, but if there's plastic, toss them. Well, I guess you can use them. It depends on the rider, but there's a pretty good track record of the FX series stock pedals only lasting roughly 500 miles before they completely break. Obviously this will vary by user. These are my favorite commuter pedals because I can go clipless later or I can commute at the same time without switching out. These are cheaper and better for commuting just because of the pricing.

As for the seat, your ass will never get more comfy than sitting on a brooks.

Enjoy the FX, it's a wonderful machine and I cherish mine. I was biking to work for the first time in a month (been on vacation) and I forgot I had to go to work. I accidentally biked a few extra miles down the bike path before I remembered I was commuting and not going for an enjoyable bike ride. Careful, it becomes an addiction.

And here's a shameless plug for my pride and joy. It still had the old pedals, saddle, fenders and needs an updated snapshot.

First and foremost, the most important thing for comfort is a bike that fits you properly and is adjusted to you. If it's not a shop that does fittings, then you might want to consider a different shop. I love my first LBS, the people there are awesome, but I would've been saved a world of issues if I had been properly fit on my hybrid the day I bought it.

Padded shorts help but they're not really a requirement until you're spending a lot of time in the saddle.

Now, I'm not saying go out and buy all this stuff. You might need none of it to start with, but all the stuff I've bought....

The cheapest pair of shorts found with good padding start at $50, and they're Bontrager (Trek's house brand) ones I bought from one of my local bike shops.

I've had my eye on these for some time as a second pair, to see if the chamois is as good or better. Still $50.

Super soft squishy gel saddles are crap. Do not buy them.

Stock saddles almost always suck, ask your LBS for recommendations. If they're a Trek dealer, and it's a Bontrager brand saddle, you can always return it within 30 days and try another.

No matter what grips come on your bike, these are probably world's better. These were literally the first thing I ordered for my wife's Trek 6.2 when she complained her hands were hurting.

These are twice as expensive but the bar ends are really nice for longer rides, to give you more hand positions to work with. It's the same base grip, just with added bar ends. I've had them on my hybrid for some time now.

I still rock this saddle on my hybrid. It's comfortable now for short-ish rides w/o shorts, and I can do about 30 miles on it without trouble.

This is the saddle on my cross bike that I put a hundred miles a week on. It's a bit squishy, but firm.

I wear these gloves when I ride as well, but that's more because I have issues with carpal tunnel and this keeps the pressure off.

As far as tops go, I just started wearing jerseys (I'm still 25ish lbs overweight), this is the one I went with. I'm not saying go for one right away, they're fairly tight and I'm still kind of uncomfortable in it along w/ bike shorts, but I've always been one of those "uncomfortable in his body" fat guys, who wore over-sized clothes in a poor attempt to hide it.

I rode in stuff from Old Navy until recently. Over my bike shorts, I wore some knee-length running shorts, and for a top I just used one of their $10 Go-Dri t-shirts, to wick sweat.

Cotton sucks. You'll be way more comfortable in a shirt that's designed to keep you cool and dry.

Oh, and one last thing, if you get bike shorts, you don't wear underwear. They are your underwear.


I've spent a lot of money on cycling over the months, but it's my primary hobby now, so I don't mind.

I will never ride anything other than my Brooks B 17 again, it's just as good as everyone says it is. I prefer it to the spring models, less squishy and I found it astonishingly comfortable from day one. I have mine on my singlespeed road bike and find it works fine for a mix of relaxed and sporty seating position like I'd expect you to use while hauling a trailer. I'd say the 88$ Amazon calls up for the black model would be well worth it considering the comfort and longevity factor. I have also made good experiences with this Selle Royal if you want half that price for a pretty good saddle.

So in my adult life, I had never ridden a bike up until the point where I discovered an abandoned Citi Bike in a place it clearly didn't belong and was asked to hand it over to the NYPD. Since then I had been toying with the idea of a semi-commuter but wanted the capability of taking it on the subway easily as well as sneak it into the workplace without the fear of leaving it outside all day.

Settled on the Camp 20" 16 Speed Thunderbolt. Not many reviews on it, but the few I found were positive and I got a 'new' one off eBay for $300 delivered, whereas Amazon would cost me about $430. A few scuff marks and other cosmetic damage, but otherwise it appears to be in excellent condition. Had it delivered directly to the local bike shop to have them assemble/tune it and the mechanic was very impressed by it. I barely took it outside when I was approached by a bunch of people asking me about it too. Took a little trial and error for the folding/unfolding. They include a sheet which is completely unhelpful and have a couple of videos on YouTube at super low quality so it took an embarrassingly long time to figure it all out. I love how it uses a magnet to hold the bike in the folded position though.

I replaced the stock amber reflectors with white ones and removed the stock front and rear reflectors. Added usb-rechargeable rear red light and usb-rechargeable electronic horn/head light. Also added Taotronics cell phone holder, rear view mirror and nori lights.

Only rode it for about a mile today and it rides really well on the streets of NYC. Seat isn't bad but still a bit uncomfortable after a while. have a wider Sunlite Cloud-9 on order so we'll see how that goes.

The tricky part was adding the accessories in a way that the bike could still fold with them on. I actually ended up moving the headlight/horn to the handlebar post because i could only mount things on one side of the handlebar.

An Ogre is an extremely versatile bicycle and the people who use them come in all shapes and sizes. It's a lot of bike for the price, and a great choice for returning to the world of biking.

You could configure it with a do-it-all build, or select components that excel at road touring, expeditions, commuting, etc.

I only recommend investing in a great saddle. Something like the Brooks B67 suits an upright riding position. Which I, personally, love for touring. Combine a B67 with Soma Oxford handlebar and you've got a winning combo! The handlebar upgrade lends itself well with an ogre because the equipped shifters and brake levers are compatible.

For 10 miles each way, almost anything will be fine. I just got my first B17 and with 100 miles on it, it's just starting to break in a little. Definitely uncomfortable for me at first, and you have to tilt the nose up more than you'd expect to keep yourself from sliding forward. They hold their value though, and people love them. I don't love it yet, but I've only had it 2 weeks.

I use a WTB Rocket V for all my mountain biking, which is closer to your riding position, and >50% of my friends do too. You can get them used on eBay for next to nothing, or buy one new for $40. More if you want a lighter one.

If you want to go even cheaper, I had one of these on my commuter (12 miles round trip) for about 1000 miles, and it's fine for the distances you're doing.

Flyer vs. B17 - I say go for the B17. You don't need ass-suspension. Hell, if you're good with the price and you're doing that much commuting, go straight for the Brooks and don't look back, in all likelyhood it'll be the last saddle you ever purchase.

Also, all the stuff lodellama mentions comes packaged with the saddle except the proofride, which you won't need for a while anyway.

And if you don't already, do yourself a favor and head over to Amazon or your LBS and get some Planet Bike Cascadia fenders, or whatever your LBS stocks.

Firstly, congrats on the ride! Keep it up!

I have the same bike (color and everything) so I can offer a few tips for the new(ish) rider with this rig. Treat it well and you will be happy with it for a long time. I have over 1200 miles on this bike.

First, as everyone has said, foot retention. I have the Pure Fix straps from amazon. If you can swing it I suggest upgrading the pedals as well when you buy retention. I have a nice slim platform from fyxation. About $25 but you can get something better than what is on that bike starting around $12 on up.

2nd, Seat. Keep doing 40+ mile rides and you will quickly realize the stock seat has to go. I have a charge spoon I paid around $26 for. Non-bike friends tell me how uncomfortable my seat looks and I tell them that you should see the original seat that came with the bike! I love the charge.

You see the black streaks from your brake pads on your wheels? Eventually that will cause a streaking noise that is horribly embarrassing if anyone is within a one hundred yard radius. It will also stop like shit. I taped off the rim and sanded the paint off of that edge, then replaced the pads with a really nice pad/shoe from amazon for about $10 a set. No noise, no black marks on the rim and nice braking.

Tires. Keep an eye out for a nicer set of tires. The stock ones will get the job done for a while but they are cheap. Keep an eye out on steepandcheap.com or theclymb.com or wherever. I picked up a set of Vittoria slicks online somewhere for around $16 each and it was a world of difference.

I did replace the brake levers but I broke one of the stock ones. The stock levers are cheap but no rush to replace them if you dont need to. Again, there are a ton of better options out there starting at around $15 when you are ready to upgrade.

I also replaced the bar tape but it was mostly because I was not happy with my install. The stock tape is fine.

I hope this helps a bit. I just wanted to show cheap bikes like this can get a lot of flack round these parts but a few reasonably priced upgrades can make this a nice bike that lasts you a long time.

Here is a few shots of mine. Disregard the blue bottle cage, its on there from a 50 miler i did a few weeks ago. my bike

Bike shorts can help, but 8 miles is right around where they’re not worth the hassle of changing once I get to work for me. Depending on the bike, you may look at a saddle upgrade. The stock saddle on my FX was too soft and I upgraded to a $35 WTB saddle that made it easier to be on my sit bones even without bike shorts. I’d give it a couple weeks to get used to it first though. If you don’t mind changing at work, a pair of bike shorts are nice. I used wear a pair of road bike shorts under my dress clothes when I could change in my closed office. I stopped when our layout changed to and I had to change in the restroom.

There are lots of bike mounts available for your phone, mine goes in a small Timbuktu top bar bag I have, but mostly really just goes in my pocket unless I need directions.

I don’t have a mirror. You may find it easier to be aware as you do it more. There are good side mirror options for relatively cheap too, you shouldn’t need to spend much. I’d think the ones that mound to the handlebars would be better than those tiny ones that mount to your helmet.

Edit: link to the saddle for my commuter.
WTB Speed Comp Black Saddle
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MA0OPD6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v.XYCbZ9SNEB2

Top tube bag is along these lines, but more compact. I mostly only use it when I need directions and not for my regular commute.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N2DBVMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CbYYCb9BXQWZT

1. Cycling shorts with a padded "diaper" as I like to call them, do wonders. Over time, the more you cycle you will get used to the saddle and riding in general. I bought this saddle and it's great, it's not big and bulky, yet it's super comfortable. The reviews are spot on, the only negative I can find is that for the "weight weenies" out there it's not a very light saddle compared to some others.
   
   
2. Do you want a 26er or a 29er? For $700 you can pickup a entry level bike with a decent frame and upgrade as you break or out ride some of the components.
   
   
3. Ride, ride, ride. Your confidence and speed will increase with more saddle time. Also working on your body positioning, it's amazing how much the position of your body on the bike can change the dynamics of how the bike handles.

So, they're called saddles because unless you're riding leisurely around most of your weight should be on your feet. But, it will still be uncomfortable on a road bike seat so you must wear padding. This is a main reason why you see all cyclists on the road wearing a kit. Also you just get used to it. Now, when I ride a bike in my everyday clothes I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HZA918/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498798548&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=brooks+b17&psc=1

It seems backwards at first but you can spread your weight better without all the padding, which on long rides will be less comfortable. Being fit to your bike and having it adjusted properly is very important. Good luck.

A few things here and I'm larger and I ride a road racing bicycle made by Giant, a huge bicycle manufacturer.

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Besides the seat, I've bought and used an additional padding that goes on over the seat and it has a cover that ties down below and around the seat so it's a pad on top of the bicycle seat.

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They are bike seat covers/cushions and there are tons of them on the market to purchase.

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Then, one should buy riding shorts that have gel padding below one's privates.

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Now, all of this helps but it doesn't eliminate all issues and one's privates are still there and they go somewhere.

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I ride a lot, I rode 3,500 miles last year, though many ride much more I know. My issue is that my seat cover/cushion is good, not costly but I wear through it, like one gets holes in their jeans and underwear.

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Guys I ride with ride like 7.500 miles per year and they use the same seat cushion and they've had the same cushion for the past 3 years and it's still perfect. At around 1,800 to 2,000 miles, the hole gets too big on the front of my cover/cushion due to my privates being there as I ride and move my legs up and down while peddling. So, I have to buy seat cushions a lot as one won't make it a season for me and if I ride a bit more than 3,500 miles this year I'll most likely go through two seat cushions this season.

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Here is but one example of a seat cushion, with gel on Amazon.

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https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Cover-BS031-Extra-Bicycle/dp/B01H71AZ36/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_bs_img_1/135-4378151-3773154?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1DY3P98H5E26KKN2DP6J

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Mine will fray and then come apart and the front of my bicycle seat is then exposed as the cover is no longer over or covering my seat.

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Our stuff, our privates are there and when one's legs go up and down, the privates still are on and move and rub against the top of the seat, though with the cushioned riding shorts and the cushion on top of the seat, it's manageable in terms of riding.

Thanks for the advice. I didn't buy a gel seat, but we got this one: http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Quilted-Wide-Cruiser-Saddle/product-reviews/B0089WYUPM/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1. It's a quilted extra wide seat that got great reviews. Haven't tried it out yet. I also found some padded shorts for about $60 I may order. I'd like to give it a few weeks to see how my body adjusts and determine if cycling is something I'd like to make a regular part of my life or if I will just go out with the boyfriend for fun occasionally.

Yep, a soft seat can be more painful and even cause sores. Same thing for the big padded gel covers. There's tons of friction between you and the seat from squishing around on it. The ideal seat is medium padded with a cutout. I am a huge proponent of the bike seats with the big gap in the middle so no weight is placed on your delicate lady parts. One like this: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Womens-Standard-Anatomic/dp/B0015RASS6 They also make them for men but the cutout is in a different spot for...other parts. I don't have this brand but I have owned many just like it. I like the medium padded one which is for moderately sporty recreational cyclists like your mom.

The other thing is the more you bike the more your backside gets used to it and eventually it doesn't hurt at all. It also helps to stand up on the pedals and let the blood flow return to the area every so often while biking!

I have a collection of WTB saddles. Not a fan of them but they tend to come stock on bikes. Love my Specialized Phenom and Fabric Scoop Shallow. Not much padding but they both flex and I find them extremely comfortable. I’ve read good things about these Charge Spoons and they’re inexpensive

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJPJ8NU

I purchased this one the other week. I had the opportunity to try it out before all the rain. It’s not padded much, so I would not suggest the saddle to you but the company does have some pretty good padded seats. I like the curved nose. A bit easier to climb with.

Selle SMP Extra Cycling Saddle, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OL3R6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LyxCCb38Q480D

Thank you for the response! Is there a specific dimension size for the seat replacement? For example, this seat https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Gel-Bike-Seat-Resistant/dp/B01H71AZ36/ref=pd_lpo_468_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YXHD3BQSZEVH72TYEC3B seems like what I'm looking for. Will this work?

Another idea for a game I'd love to see is something similar to Zombies, Run! where you have a base and need to travel around your area to find supplies and survivors. Every so often, you'll be chased by zombies (that somehow run fast enough to catch up to you) and you have to lose them based on the cycling challenge level you're at. Everyone starts with slow zombies but the bigger your base gets then the harder zombies come out. Open world would be awesome so you have the sense of freedom to explore.

Upgrading the bike will let you drop items behind you to slow down the zombies. Wheel upgrades for different terrains, etc.

cloud 9 bike seat for 25 bucks - your butt will thank you!

If you have sinus problems & access to power running a small humidifier with essential oils (Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Peppermint) makes a huge difference.

If you're sensitive to noise (or camp with a sound camp on the esplanade) silicone ear plugs are amazing for sleeping. Instead of sticking them in your ear, you use them like putty to seal your ear canal. Way more comfortable, and lets you lay flat against a pillow. Usually they're reusable, on playa each pair tends to last one night.

For you ladies... a sheewee and a pee bottle is the way to go. No more late night trips to the portapots. I have this one because the open design lets me clean it with a baby wipe. Make sure you practice at home first.

You may want to get a new 'anatomically correct' seat. Also, try tilting your seat slightly more forward.

I live on a student budget as well and I recently picked up this one: http://www.amazon.com/Velo-Bio-Logic-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B001NGD4I0/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1334242594&sr=8-14

It's very comfortable on long rides and its waterproof. Give it a week or two to break in before you judge it. Best part is you can return for free through Amazon if you don't like it.

Great work!

Here's a fat seat that you might be interested in. Some people (myself included) swear that this is the most comfortable bike seat out there. It's much easier on the groin, butt, and back as opposed to those narrow seats.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Cloud-9-Bicycle-Suspension-Tri-color/dp/B000H87PUI

I like to call it the "triangle of pain." It gets better with consistency, like once a week

A padded bike seat (I have this one and it's pretty comfy) or bike shorts may also help!

Look for a saddle without padding. Padding feels nice at first, but as your sit bones sink in, your perineum will sink into the padding and you will feel sorer for it. The springs might be OK for your purpose, especially if you are sitting relatively upright.

I'm guessing you are a man. If so, you will want a narrower and longer saddle than the Bell GelTech Ultimate Comfort Bicycle Seat that you linked to. Saddles are about the most sex specific part of a bicycle - men and women have quite different pelvises and other structures where the saddle fits in - so look for a men's or gent's saddle.

A quick search at Amazon found the Velo Bio:Logic Bicycle Saddle, which looks like it might work for you. It is longer and narrower than the one you had and appears to have no gel padding.

Can I get some advice for a bike saddle? I'm looking at these -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015RASS6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A1JCLQZW8GDOJ4&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C17N9I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1JCLQZW8GDOJ4&psc=1

My sit bones tend to get really sore - maybe at around 15ish miles(right now I'm using a huge comfort bike seat which isn't really helping my performance I think). I'd love something supportive and useful.

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Do I need a regular pump and hand pump for my tires? How often do you check/pump your tires? Should I just bring c02 cartridges while I'm out riding? I have used foam tires in the past so I am pretty clueless on this...

I really do think you'll enjoy it! Just a tip though - you'll likely want to end up snagging a bike seat cushion. When you're on the bike for 15-20 minutes to knock out a quick cardio workout the seat isn't uncomfortable. But during an hour Netflix binge or a 2-hour movie, you're gonna want that extra padding on the seat.

I snagged this one and my buttocks have been very happy ever since. Just make sure you get the right size based on the seat your bike will have.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N10JZKF

You can get a Brooks saddle for 90: http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Saddles-Standard-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000HZA918/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325022507&sr=8-1

Still not dirt cheap, but a very fair price for what you get. I love mine.

Totally normal. I do however recommend a WTB Race Comp saddle. Under 50 bucks on amazon and made a big difference to me. Didn’t add much bulk at all from my stock Bontrager.

The stock seat was so bad my ass quivered every time I even looked at my bike.

Now with my padded boxer shorts (which I prefer rather than padded bike shorts) it is tolerable and my booty no longer fears the ride.

Hope this is helpful!

PS. I am out of shape myself and after riding for about a month now I can tell you it’s one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do if fitness and general health is a focus. Congratulations on taking these first steps!

I’m 240ish and if I can fit this seat you can too!

WTB Seat

Okay so you're riding a hybrid bike, which means you're relatively upright in terms of seating position.

I'm going to recommend you find a bike shop that carries Serfas saddles and go in and ask/look for one like this https://www.serfas.com/products/view/173/referer:products|index|saddles|rx-saddles

It's super padded, has a cut-out, is within your price point, good for upright bikes because I too have it on hybrid....it's just ugly AF in my opinion.

Or you can order it off Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Serfas-RX-Mens-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000W7DAG2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491196970&sr=8-1&keywords=serfas+rx

That is funny but I agree. That saddle is way too wide and way too padded.

I went from something like hers to this off a post on /bikeit. My ass has definitely thanked me for it.

Brooks is the best, and expensive.

If you are on budget, for the saddle, Charge Spoon. Very comfortable.

Handlebar's aren't very expensive. VO Milano is $25.

Brake pads - you will need it, and makes the rider safer.Here is the link.

Fenders - VO alloy

for the love of everything holy, get a bike seat with a slot!! i recommend this one... one of the cheaper options, and i really like it. your labia will still get sore if you haven't ridden in a while, but it helps keep the inner labia and clit unbruised.

Charge Spoon

It has been super comfortable so far

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-No-Pressure-Bicycle-Seat/dp/B000DZGLVY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1475097746&sr=8-8&keywords=bike+seat

That would be my recommendation, especially since you are just doing short rides/riding for pleasure. I had one awhile back and found it pretty easy on the pubic bone, once you got used to the weird feel of no center piece.

Here's a good seat that only cost $9.99:
https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Gel-Bike-Seat-Resistant/dp/B01H71AZ36/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482343598&sr=8-5&keywords=bike+seat

And here's a referral in case you want two free months:
https://www.pelotoncycle.com/r/?rc=e49388c79e43449cb20f9fdfbee0c7d6

As a guy who started out at 365 last June riding bicycles again here is the seat I went with
http://www.amazon.com/Serfas-RX-Mens-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000W7DAG2

It helped a lot and keep in mind your first few weeks it will be sore no matter what seat you have.

I have now moved on to this saddle-
http://www.amazon.com/Serfas-Mens-Performance-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B00075FG02

It still has some padding but not nearly as big and it is still as comfortable. It's also easier to peddle as the padding isn't so big and in the way.

Wow. Alrighty then.

My seat looks like this:http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Cloud-9-Bicycle-Suspension-Tri-color/dp/B000H87PUI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369947247&sr=8-2&keywords=padded+spring+bike+seat and I think it's very comfy, but I have only the Huffy standard 20" kids bike seat to compare it to (what I rode as a kid).

The Trail-a-bike seat looks like a standard bike seat. Maybe I should get him some padded biking shorts. Hmmm.

Try this one. Planet Bike A.R.S. Standard bike seat - women's https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015RASS6

I have turned some of my super particular riders on to this (both men and women) and the comfort is unbeatable.

i got a cheap bike mostly for the aesthetics of it ( https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/65/16/38/6516385675b4139a2dd0797e36e177c8.jpg ) that i just started riding fixed, and i really like it so far. But i somehow think an upgrade would do me good. What would be your #1 priorities to change on the bike? Im ordering a new saddle next week http://www.amazon.com/Charge-Spoon-Saddle-Brown-Cromo/dp/B00GJPJ8NU and also some straps. Other then that, what would YOU buy/change and why?

Class starts at 1130. I’m up around 4 am everyday, so the time isn’t an issue.

I’ll get fitted and see if there are any better seats available. I’m using this seat right now:

Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle (Black/Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C17L2W?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

well i'm currently using the stock seat on my bike and there was some discomfort at first but from what i can tell it was more from my lack of exercise than it was from the bike seat . But if your looking to buy a new seat it really depends on the bike your riding i'm on a mountain bike and will be buying this seat http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-A-R-S-Anatomic-Bicycle/dp/B000C17L2W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375298907&sr=8-2&keywords=bicycle+seat . As for the improvements in my day to day life i'm waking up earlier i have more energy and i feel better about myself ! Tell ya one thing riding my bike up hill is no picnic but the sense of accomplishment makes it worth while.

I had Selle Italia Carbonia for a few thousand miles and even with the cutout I would get numbness pretty quickly. I then tried out a SMP Extra and have been numbness free since. It has quite a bit of padding so I kinda got it to test out the SMP shape. I will likely move to a SMP dynamic or Drakon when I can afford it. You can check out some detailed info from Steve Hogg here

Serfas RX Men's Bicycle Saddle https://www.amazon.com/Serfas-Mens-Performance-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B00075FG02/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1520014226&sr=8-11&keywords=serfas+bike+seat

There you go!
EDIT: Changed the link to my exact saddle for those who are interested. This one looks better than the one I had put before.

I upgraded the saddle (longest ride I ever did with the stock saddle was 8-9 miles and I had a sore taint for about 3 days) and it's a lot nicer. I'm not sure if this is the exact model but it's incredibly comfortable.
Edit - fixed link

If you like a classic looking saddle. The Brooks B17 Standard is a very sweet saddle.

Proly taking you on a brewery tour in Asheville. Then dinner at The Junction followed by a comfy night's stay at The Grove Park Inn.
Edit: forgot to add my squishmonster... [sorry it's a tiny bit over 25, but hey, free shipping] (http://www.amazon.com/Velo-Bio-Logic-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B001NGD4I0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3GQH0AGPUNH20&coliid=I3VP081JW6OZZE)

http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Saddles-Bicycle-Saddle-Mens/dp/B000I0V0JM.

B67 saddle. Some prefer the original B17 but I'm a bigger guy and liked the extra springs.

I use the Selle SMP TRK on my commuter and I absolutely love it! So comfortable. I've always wanted to try a bunch of different saddles but I can't bring myself to take this one off.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZEO0E9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1453814432&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=selle+smp+trk&dpPl=1&dpID=410w1Clm8CL&ref=plSrch

I'm about the same size as you: I usually just wear bike shorts, Pearl or Canari. If your seat is giving you problems, get a noseless saddle or an ergonomic one. They look kinda goofy, but it's well worth if you intend to ride often.

Sounds like maybe you need a new saddle. I had the same problem when I got into commuting and I picked up this saddle from Amazon and my tushie has been happy ever since.

I recently got this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H71AZ36/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


it fits fine, doesn't move around or anything. Not the greatest but MUCH better than without.

Price history graph indicates this is an OK deal, but far from exceptional. Amazon has sold it for a lot less money at times in the past

In fact, there's a strong spike in prices in spring/summer, and a steeper drop yet to come around the end of September/early October by the looks of the trend over the last few years.

Makes sense - cash in on bike mania when the weather turns good, then have to shift your excess inventory before the relatively quiet winter

I'd hold fire until the end of September and see if it drops lower again this year personally.

I use the one linked below on one of my bikes and really like it. Selle has several other models under $100. I also have a $300 T3 which is lighter and made of leather, but honestly not much more comfortable.

https://smile.amazon.com/Selle-SMP-Extra-Cycling-Saddle/dp/B002OL3R6C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1541165537&sr=8-4&keywords=selle+smp

Get a seat like this that has the groove down the middle. Most pain from bicycle seats comes from the blood flow in your gooch getting cut off, because you're sitting right on it. The groove in the middle helps keep the blood flowing, and the rest of your butt benefits. Most of them are gender-specific, to best suit your anatomy.

I got this one and have been happy with it.

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Schwinn Gel Cover

I got a 7.3FX last summer, and I found this seat works beautifully.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001NGD4I0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1371132367&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

I second the seat pad!! I think they're better than padded shorts since you don't have to put them in the wash after every class. I have a gel one similar to this: https://smile.amazon.com/Schwinn-Adult-Double-Bicycle-Saddle/dp/B000DZGLUA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1468259574&sr=8-4

I think the picture is misleading, the front intentionally dips but the main portion of the seat is pretty much flat with the ground. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZEO0E9Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

you might try the planet ars (https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Bike-Anatomic-Relief-Bicycle/dp/B000C17L2W?th=1) - with cutout. The cutouts relieve pressure in all the areas you want and the cushiness is a nice compromise until you get used to riding more.

Found the tires x2.
Tubes x2.
Seat is your choice, look for a "cruiser seat" if you want to retain the look of it x1.
Brake pads x2.

Cable kit is above. That should give you a rough outline of what I had to replace on mine, not counting opening up any of the sealed components to clean and regrease.

Research noseless bike saddles.

I've used Spongy Wonder and Ergo's The Seat, and both are great. If you want to go cheap, check out Hobson and Schwinn's No Pressure.

This would help because my ass is fat and it hurts to ride my bike.

I am only entering because you said to.....make sure someone else wins ;-)

I hear good things about these saddles.

Like other rider have mentioned it probably your position on the saddle.
But I’ve also very early on purchased a seat cover and padded shorts. I ride daily and it makes a difference during longer rides.

Zacro Gel Bike Seat Cover- BS031 Extra Soft Gel Bicycle Seat - Bike Saddle Cushion with Water&Dust Resistant Cover (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H71AZ36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_q5HKAbS2N2AZQ

Docooler Men/Women Bicycle Cycling Underwear Gel 3D Padded Bike Short Pants (Black & Blue, XXL) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7STULU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f8HKAbA775S42

Looks like a charge spoon

Ride very other day for at least an hour. Buy a gel seat or an old man comfort seat: https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Quilted-Wide-Cruiser-Saddle/dp/B0089WYUPM/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1467932185&sr=8-32&keywords=bicycle+comfort+seat

6'5" 300 lbs, buy this seat and thank me later

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-No-Pressure-Bicycle-Seat/dp/B000DZGLVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497294152&sr=8-1&keywords=hornless+bike++seat

What do you think of saddles with springs like http://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Saddles-Bicycle-Saddle-Mens/dp/B000I0V0JM ?

Have you tried the schwinn gel pad on top from Amazon?

Edit: Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000DZGLUA/

Grips - these are the ones I used. There are two rolls - more than enough to cover each handle. I used the left over to regrip the foot rests (not sure their official name).

Seat - this is the one I got. Depends on your preference - this one is firmer and more narrow than the stock seat. It is also shaped specifically for guys. It came with all the hardware I needed to switch it out.

Here's the full specs:
https://www.cube.eu/en/products/e-bike-fullsuspension/stereo-hybrid/cube-stereo-hybrid-160-hpa-sl-500-275-iridiumnflashred-2016/
The seat has a Rock Shox Reverb Stealth dropper on it, but I found the original seat to be WAY too hard, so I slapped a gel cover on it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H71AZ36/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Makes a world of difference.

I haven’t brought one to OTF (don’t really use the bike) but I do it for spinning class. You can get a fairly cheap one on amazon. I say go for it.

This is the one I have ($10)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H71AZ36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1oaZDbMEPMG9X

I crash and mess my seats up all the time. I don't want to spend a lot replacing them. The seat I have now exactly is like the seat I had before this. The branding under the seat is even the same. I think it's probably one of the most comfortable normal looking seats.

Cheap one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PB67CBD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jw31Db248029Y

Same one just more money https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H60SXAK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eE31DbXD78SQH

I'm with ya. I tried three different seats, and every one felt like somebody was driving a railroad spike into my taint.

I've got one of those Schwinn noseless seats. It looks odd, and it feels a little weird at first, just because you feel like you're going to slip off while you're pedaling, but if you just keep tinkering with the angle (I've got mine tipped back at about 5 degrees) it'll work out. Give it a try.

You might want to look at the Selle SMP line. Right now I'm trying one of the inexpensive ones before I trade up to the better saddle, but the TRK (more of a MTB saddle) allows me to ride with a cock ring, although I haven't tried the full cage on it yet.

https://www.amazon.com/SMP-TRK-Mens-Saddle-Black/dp/B00ZEO0E9Y

Edit: I should note that I'm on a road bike. I have used the split saddle style on a hybrid (more upright) and it was fine. I have yet to find a road saddle that allows a trapped ball cage comfortably.

You might want to replace a stock seat with this http://amzn.to/1362PDk

I'd like to try and answer your question since it's not really being answered here. There are a couple options at this point. You can find some 500lb capacity bikes here.

http://living-xl.destinationxl.com/mens-big-and-tall-store/bikes-and-bike-accessories/cat70146

It's obviously still not spec'd for your weight but I'd leave it up to you to risk that. You can also get into a trike bike as well. I would also look into getting the following seat for your size. It takes a bit to get used to, but it won't kill your bits and pieces down there.

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-No-Pressure-Bicycle-Seat/dp/B000DZGLVY

Feel free to pm me to talk more. I wanted to bike ride at 450lbs and did it. I'm 225 now. Fuck everyone else and ride. The fat calls were fuel for me. Now I'm looking for my first road bike to ride past all the haters because I'm sick of running out of gears in my 3 speed cruiser. Maybe I'll make a post about it some other time...

Oh, and get friendly with a local bike shop cause you will be breaking and changing spokes often. It's a part of the game, and make sure to keep your tires inflated properly.

Do it and ride on man.

Charge Spoon Saddle

He should get one of these.

Non-mobile link.

Charge Spoon Saddle Brown Cromo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJPJ8NU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C17L2W/

https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Spoon-Saddle-Brown-Cromo/dp/B00GJPJ8NU/ref=asc_df_B00GJPJ8NU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312125954623&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16859101760930284814&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060401&hvtargid=pla-549116791095&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63589537658&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312125954623&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16859101760930284814&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060401&hvtargid=pla-549116791095

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-No-Pressure-Bicycle-Seat/dp/B000DZGLVY

I have this saddle and I looove it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NGD4I0

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H87PUI/

So this seat

leather tape

and one of these I'm not sure which one

but how do you make the brake covers brown?

EDIT: also the inside of the wheels brown

EDIT x2: found the brake covers

i have heard good things about the charge spoon , though i've never ridden one.

Installation requires a metric hex wrench -- either a 4 or a 5, usually.

Most saddles will be compatible with most seat posts -- the diameter matters for the frame, but almost all saddles are two-rail designs that attach to any normal seatpost.

Make sure you put some grease on the part of the seat post that lives inside the frame -- stuck seatposts are common and incredibly annoying to fix.

ive always found it about as uncomfortable as you probably imagine, thats why i put one of these on every bike i own https://www.amazon.ca/Schwinn-No-Pressure-Bicycle-Seat/dp/B000DZGLVY?th=1&psc=1&source=googleshopping&locale=en-CA&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_5ps6ips1st_e

The padding does nothing. The best thing for your ass on a trip like this is a Brooks

When I started out, I used one of these gel seats for my butt pain. Don't get the big fat ones. I get back pain sometimes when I ride the full 26 miles from work with a pack pack. You should make sure your seat is adjusted properly. search youtube on how to do that. also, the bike geometry makes a big difference. This bike share bikes are usually more upright.

What kind of saddle do you have? My bike came with a generic / semi-racing saddle that was hard, and my ass didn't last 5 miles on that seat. I got this one and it made a world of difference! Guy here, if that is relevant.

It’s kind of dorky but this seat cover works for me

Zacro Gel Bike Seat Cover- BS031 Extra Soft Gel Bicycle Seat - Bike Saddle Cushion with Water&Dust Resistant Cover (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H71AZ36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eq52Cb3E0C7A2

Downside is if you ride it in gym shorts it will stink forever. Maybe there’s a brand that uses better material to avoid that

I touch the ground when I'm standing off the seat, but barely touching with the toes if I keep the bike straight up and sit on the seat. I'll keep the gears going downhill in mind, might just keep the front at 2 when I go near a red light, and upshift to 3 when I'm going 15-ish. I always feel like I'm a burden when I ride on the street going slower than the others. I live in a city with VERY few cyclists, so the drivers are far from used to it, so they just play along and drive really slow behind me.

I'm trying to diet to lose some weight while trying to get this hobby going, but I'm in medical school so I know how to eat for cardio hobbies. I'll probably start the 22 mile ride in a few weeks, I want to get warmed up a bit before going, or I'll fail horribly in the middle of Beverly Hills (half-way there).

As for bib, I'm REALLY not into wearing that while I'm at my weight (My weight is in my thighs and stomach), and I think I could go without pain from my seat as it's a wide soft seat, similar to this one, but if you still suggest getting a bib with that seat, I may get one and wear it under the shorts/shirt. Would that work well, or would it feel uncomfortable wearing it under clothing?