Are Ergon saddles worth it?

If you’re a rider who wants to be comfortable and efficient, this saddle is worth a look. If you can demo one, that’s a great option as every-body is different, but in our opinion, this saddle is an easy one to recommend.

What size saddle for 125mm sit bones?

For example, if a road bike is used, with very leaned forward position (like in the 2nd drawing from the left in picture 8), and if measured sit bone width is 125 mm, then a saddle should be 1 cm (10 mm) wider, which is about 135 mm.

What size saddle for 110mm sit bones?

According to this, a 110mm sit-bone width should see you on a 155mm saddle if you sit upright, or a 143mm saddle if you go more aero. Art’s Cyclery suggests measuring your sit-bone width then adding 25-30mm to get the right saddle width.

How do you determine the width of a saddle?

Place the foil or cardboard on a carpeted stair and sit down, then pick up your feet to mimic your riding position. When you stand up there should be two depressions left by your sit bones. Measure the distance between the centres of the depressions and add 25 to 30mm to find your ideal saddle width.

Which Ergon saddle is the most comfortable?

SMC4
Core Comfort equals more comfort and improved pressure distribution of the soft tissue areas. The gel core features a soft structure with more padding in the seat area. This makes the SMC4 the most comfortable mountain bike saddle, all while not loosing its sporty appearance.

Are Ergon saddles comfortable?

Ergon has based their entire design philosophy on ergonomics, and the SM Pro is an impressively comfortable saddle as a result. It has a relatively flat profile, a generous anatomical pressure-relief cutout, a classic Y-shape, a slight rise to the tail, and dense yet comfortable padding throughout.

How much wider Should your saddle be than your sit bones?

Many suggest adding about 20mm, as signified by the Road Bike Bros above, which would then land you on the ideal saddle. For example, if your sit bones measured 130mm, you add 20mm and voila, a 150mm saddle width will fit perfectly!

Is a wider saddle better?

Wider saddles tend to be more comfortable so are good for long rides or leisurely riders where extra weight from more materials isn’t an issue. Thinner saddles tend to be better for short efforts – such as racing – where comfort isn’t dispensed with entirely but is compromised in favour of other factors.

How do you pick the right size saddle?

If you know your seat size in an English saddle, a good rule of thumb is to choose a Western saddle with a seat size two inches smaller than your typical English saddle size. Sit in the Western saddle. There should be about four inches between your body and the swell of the saddle.

How do I know if my bike saddle is too narrow?

Signs Your Saddle Is Too Narrow

1. Pain in the groin region as your delicate areas are supporting your weight as opposed to your ischial tuberosities.
2. If super narrow, then you will actually be falling off the saddle or will try and sit further back where the saddle is at its widest.

Where should sit bones be on saddle?

The optimal saddle width guarantees that the sit bones lie completely flat on the saddle. This is the only way in which pressure is relieved on the sensitive area in men and on the pubic arch in women and ensures more efficiency. A saddle should fit like a pair of shoes!

How do you measure sit bones for a bike saddle?

This method involves sitting upright on a piece of corrugated cardboard for a designated period of time. After that point, you’ll mark the main impressions of the sit bones, find the center point of the two impressions, and finally measure the distance between the two points with a ruler or tape measure.