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If you’ve found this page, you’re probably looking for a more comfortable bike seat! Let me tell you - you’re in the right place! All of the recommendations below are great for bigger riders, with the first 4 recommended saddles not having a weight limit.
It’s always good to remember that you’re not married to your saddle - if it’s causing you pain, saddle sores, or discomfort, that’s a good sign you need a different seat.
Before we dive in, a few things to note:
Just because your butt is big, does NOT mean you need a huge saddle! Your saddle width is actually determined by your hip bone width.
Your saddle shouldn’t feel like a comfy couch. There will be some pressure, but it should not cause you pain.
You should be sitting on the hard part of your butt - aka your sit bones. The bony part of your butt should hold the majority of your weight while riding - if you’re riding on soft tissue, it’s a recipe for pain.
the best saddles for heavier riders
The B33 is a saddle for urban cycling featuring stranded rear coil springs and a front loop. Also a good choice for a heavier commuter, the B33 is intended for the upright cycling position. Made of vegetable tanned leather and coming with a 10 year guarantee, the Brooks B33 saddle is both stylish and comfortable.
Designed for endurance riding, the Terry Butterfly Cromoly Gel Saddle is a great option for nearly all riders. Wider and flatter in the rear than typical sport saddles, this design provides good support for your sit bones
It also has a complete cutaway through the nose and midsection which provides flexibility and reduces pressure.It also has a complete cutaway through the nose and midsection which provides flexibility and reduces pressure.
Brooks B135
The B135 is an urban saddle for the upright position featuring double rear coil springs and a double-loop front spring. A comfortable saddle for casual riding, this saddle has a 10 year guarantee and is rated for riders over 280 lbs.
Saddle pressure makes riding bikes a real pain—literally. But the all-new Women’s Power Saddle with MIMIC technology makes numbness and pain disappear with a design that mimics the body’s response to different types of pressure to create equilibrium within soft tissue. Rated for up to 300lbs.
The Ergon SC Core Prime is the most comfortable saddle I’ve tried for city and touring rides. Vibrations and shocks? The ergonomic core simply absorbs them. Back problems? Not with this saddle. Three seals of approval attest to the back-friendly effectiveness. Feelings of numbness? Prevented by the relief channel specially developed for women.