Bike Saddles – Casual Rider
A selection of Womens & Mens Saddles for the Casual Rider.
Supporting you to get the right bike saddle. Be comfortable on your bike seat so you can SMILE when you ride.
What level of rider are you?
This page displays saddles suitable for the Casual Rider. If you are not a casual rider then please visit the saddle page that matches to your riding: either a fitness rider or a consistent rider
Casual Rider... a rider that enjoys shorter (up to an hour) ride times and your riding is gentle. Your body is not used to spending a lot of time on a bike saddle. Can be a new rider or returning to riding after a long break. Our widest, softest saddles can be found in our Casual Rider category.
VIEW your Saddle choices below.
Fitness Rider... enjoys short to mid length riding on a regular basis. Usually riding from 30 minutes to 2 hours with occasional longer rides. Your body is adapting to spending time on a bike saddle, but comfort may still be a challenge. The riding is varied, ranging from social to more intense and it is, at times, moderately challenging. Can be working towards or training for a specific trail.
Consistent Rider... confident and committed to a riding lifestyle. You often ride with some intensity. Your body is very used to sitting on a saddle. You take the opportunity for longer rides regularly, maintaining a high level of bike fitness. Confident and skilled riding in your chosen environment and happy to ride in other places.
Casual Rider – Upright & Slight Lean – Body Position
Mens & Womens RECREATION SADDLE
Wide Soft Saddle
$105.00
A saddle with two layers of Memory Foam for a soft feel and comfort in the rear. Suitable for short distances only on smooth or graded surfaces… LEARN MORE
TOWN, BIKE PATH, EASY TRAILS
Comfort focus: Tailbone, sit bones
Upright 90 to 80 Degrees
Mens & Womens RECREATION SADDLEÂ
Wide Fitness Saddle – 2 width options
$95.00
A wider saddle ideal for urban and trail riding. Good active option to transition to a fitness rider. Has comfy memory foam and great mid channel… LEARN MORE
TOWN, BIKE PATH, EASY TRAILS
Comfort focus: Tailbone, sit bones, soft tissue
Upright to Mid Lean – 90 to 60 Degrees
Mens & Womens RECREATION SADDLEÂ
Town, Bike Path SaddleÂ
$75.00
goRides top choice for a slight to mid lean saddle that will give you the support you need to increase your time on the bike and transition to a fitness rider. Has rear gel pads… LEARN MORE
TOWN, BIKE PATH, EASY TRAILS
Comfort focus: Tailbone, sit bones, chafing
Slight to Mid Lean 80 to 60 Degrees
Casual Rider – Mid Lean – Body Position
Womens RECREATION SADDLEÂ
Mountain Bike, Trail Saddle – Beginner
$79.00
goRides budget option for the now and then rider. Soft feel to help with comfort. Suits relaxed riding on trails, with the kids or occasional commutes over short distances… LEARN MORE
TOWN, BIKE PATH, EASY TRAILS & MTB
Comfort Focus: Tailbone, sit bones, soft tissue
Mid to Full Lean 70 to 20 Degrees
Womens RECREATION SADDLEÂ
Fitness SaddleÂ
$132.00
Designed for road or bike path & trail riding. Best match to anyone who wants to progress onto fitness riding. The sleeker shape helps with repetitive pedalling… LEARN MORE
TOWN, ROAD, BIKE PATH, EASY TRAILS
Comfort Focus: Soft tissue, chafing
Mid to Full Lean 60 to 15 Degrees
Mens RECREATION SADDLEÂ
Fitness Saddle
$179.00
Designed for road or bike path & trail riding. Best match to anyone who wants to progress onto fitness riding. The sleeker shape helps with repetitive pedalling… LEARN MORE
TOWN, BIKE PATH, EASY TRAILS, MTB
Comfort Focus:Â Soft tissue, chafing
Mid to Full Lean 60 to 15 Degrees
Mens and Womens GEL COVERÂ
Bike Path, Fitness, Commute
$42.00
Add a cover to your new saddle for the first few months to assist with comfort. Two sizes available to match to saddle shapes. Will help with riding distance… LEARN MORE
BIKE PATH, EASY TRAILS, MTB
Comfort Focus:Â Sit bones
Upright to Mid Lean 90 to 60 Degrees
What position do you ride in?
Upright Rider
Upright Rider – Riding angle 90-80 degrees.
Slight Forward Lean
Slight Forward Lean – Riding angle 80-60 degrees.
Mid Forward Lean
Mid Forward Bend – Riding angle 60-40 degrees.
Full Forward Lean
Full Forward Lean – Riding angle 40-15 degrees.
Your saddle must match you as a rider
Get the comfort, shape and level of support you need in a saddle by getting a saddle that matches you as a rider. If you need support to understand yourself as a rider – use our Rider Profile
Your Rider Profile will help you understanding your riding position, gender, where you ride and any specific comfort issues you have.
To understand more about yourself as a rider work through your rider profile
goRide your Bike Seat Comfort Specialists
It can be challenging to achieve comfort on your bike seat. As well as finding a saddle that matches, riders need to work through other strategies and solutions to support their comfort.
If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the information and would like some extra support consider having a Bike Seat Comfort Consultation. Simple online one on one support provided by women who understand. Click the button to learn more.
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