Could a new bike seat prevent saddle pain? These innovators think so
www.abc.net.au
"Saddle soreness" is a common complaint among cyclists. These innovators are looking at creative ways to prevent it by redesigning the bike seat.
  • Etnaphele@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago
    1. Right saddle width and shape
    2. Correct bike fit
    3. Adaptation of blood vessels underneath the seat bones

    The company SQlab has a nice explainer here, if you’re interested. The softer the saddle, the worse it gets on long rides.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      Adaptation of blood vessels underneath the seat bones

      that’s not a thing. Blood vessels to do adapt.

      • Etnaphele@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 months ago

        I’m sure I read it somewhere and it did sound reasonable, but I wouldn’t swear on it :)