Bike Seat, 3 Things you should know about it

By : Maxeka Lumuda 

bicycle seat

The bike seat that you buy for your bicycle can change the way you ride and even your health. We are going to focus to the health aspect. The wrong seat can cause numbness, infections and responsible for prostate problems and even impotence for men. That’s why we are going to talk about three things you should know before buying seat for your bike especially to reduce those health problems.

First thing, check and make sure the bike seat is fit your riding style.

You need a narrow bike seat if you like to ride fast on your racing bike. There are seats, which primarily use for racing. If you drive fast, your body tends to move to the front, so you do not need something soft and comfortable. You also do not want a big seat so that your legs can spin faster easily. Aerodynamic is one another reason to find a close seat when riding a racing bike.

Second thing, check the bike seat and make sure it is fit your body. There are several bicycle  seats for men and women, it is important because men and women have different shape. Bike Seat for men are usually thinner and longer, while women bicycle seats are wider and shorter. The front part of the seat has a function to control the bike with the thighs. It also helps your weight at the front side. This is also part of the bicycle seat that causes many medical problems. There are several designs to choose if you have a little more comfort. If you are going to bike for fun, you need a soft and comfortable seat. There are several seats that you can choose according to your necessary or bike types.

The last thing is make sure that the bike seat is adjusted correctly.

Perhaps, you have used a favorite bike seat for you, you have adjusted with your racing style and your body type, but still you do not have a comfortable biking. Here are some tips to help you:

Start by adjusting the bicycle seat for now. You can change it later if you want. Sit on your seat properly. Put the pedal in the 3-clock position. Your knee should be directly over the pedal. This is the rule, but if you feel comfortable with your bike seat slightly forward or back, you can move a few degrees. Place your heels on the pedals and pedal backwards without rocking, keep your body straight. If you pedal at the bottom of the stroke, your knee should be completely straight. If you can not reach the pedals, then set your seat lower. Clicking on the rocks to reach the bottom, get lower your seat. If your knees are bent, then lift the seat.

To get the most comfortable seat is depending on your style, body and understanding of biking method. Those are the tips and three things you should know about bike seat. Nice biking.

Check out my other guide on : Tandem Bicycles , Tandem Bikes , Electric Bike