Bicycle Saddles
  A Treatise on Design Elements

Choosing a saddle is one of the most daunting tasks faced by a cyclist. There are several elements that all work together to make a saddle comfortable... or not. Each person's physiology is unique, but there are certain elemental design features that generally apply to all riders. Recently, Koobi, a marketer of quality saddles, put together a description of these elements. Portions of that discussion are presented here. While this is not intended as a formula for choosing  the correct saddle, understanding the elements of saddle design may help you determine which one is right for you.

Elements of Saddle Comfort:

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Oklahoma Bicycle Society: Bicycle Saddles
created by John Wente
last modified: August 10, 2007
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