What is the most comfortable WTB saddle?

What is the most comfortable WTB saddle?

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Are MTB saddles Universal?

Yes, most modern bike seats are universal and can be interchanged with different seat posts. The exceptions are if you have much older equipment or a specialized bike. It’s best to check the number of rails and the rail width on your saddle to ensure a correct fit to the seat adapter.

What saddle width do I need?

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.

Can you ride the great divide on a gravel bike?

As far as a bike goes, you can do this route on a fully rigid gravel bike or a full suspension mountain bike, or some variation of the two.

When should I ride the GDMBR?

Weather and When to Go In general, the route is mostly passable during late June through mid-October, but be aware that it can snow at elevation any time of the year. After much research, we decided that a mid August departure date would be close to ideal.

Should you grease saddle rails?

Yes, grease at all metal to metal contact (especially important with Fizik Cyrano seatposts). If a creak develops in the future, I usually put a drop of T-9 Boeshield at the contact points instead of removing the saddle from the seatpost.

How much wider should saddle be than sit bones?

For this reason, width of the saddle (or the part of the saddle the sit bones are leaned on) should be at least two cm (one cm to each side) greater than the width of the part of the sit bones that are leaned on it.

Are wider saddles more comfortable?

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 tell if I need a wider saddle?

Also, statistically speaking, women have wider hips than men, so they on average also have wider sit bones and require wider saddles. If your saddle is too narrow, you might experience undue pressure on the sit bones or unevenness in the saddle. If you go too wide, you risk chafing.

How long does it take to ride the divide?

Typical times to ride the entire route range from six to ten weeks. Logistical issues complicate riding the GDMBR. Reliable food and water sources on some portions of the route are over 100 mi (160 km) apart.

How hard is GDMBR?

Route Difficulty: While we awarded the GDMBR a difficulty rating of 5.5, it shouldn’t be taken lightly. The surfaces and terrain that make up the GDMBR are largely gravel and dirt roads, and therefore not technical in nature. Most Tour Dividers cycle it with a drop-bar bike similar to the Salsa Cutthroat.

Why choose the WTB pure V race saddle?

The WTB Pure V Race mountain bike saddle features a distinctive drop nose design, wide whale-tail pedaling platform and a contoured, ergonomic shape. Flex-Tuned shell boasts an exceptional mix of comfortable flex and firm efficiency; it provides the happy medium that is ideal for most enthusiasts

What is the best bike saddle for me?

The Pure is a sure bet for almost any rider and an even better bet for bikepackers! Contoured shape cradles the pelvis to provide optimal support in one sitting position. Contoured saddles are best for riders who prefer to lock into a specific sitting position while pedaling. Reduces friction on the thighs while pedaling.

What is the difference between the soft-shell and flex-tuned saddles?

Thick padding is what you’re looking for. The Flex-Tuned base provides an exceptional mix of comfortable flex and firm efficiency. Not as supple as the Soft-Shell and not as stiff as a carbon-composite base, Flex-Tuned saddles offer mid-level flex to provide optimal support and comfort for the majority of riders.

What is a contoured saddle?

Contoured saddles are best for riders who prefer to lock into a specific sitting position while pedaling. Reduces friction on the thighs while pedaling. Small windows are cut away from the base of the saddle to provide additional relief from pressure on your sensitive areas.