Are you struggling with comfort on your bike seat ? A Bike Seat Gel Cover is a cover that you place over your existing Bike Seat (Saddle)…Â to offer another layer of padding.Â
Comfort on a Bike Seat
Gaining comfort on a bike seat can be a challenging and often quite a complex task. Comfort is very individual… some people seem not to suffer from any discomfort and others find achieving comfort very difficult.
Wherever you sit on this spectrum, know that improving your comfort is possible… you just need to find what works best for you. Let’s understand whether a Bike Seat Gel Cover may be a solution for you to support your comfort. Please see alternative options to Comfort on your Bike Seat at Bike Seat Comfort Guide
How does it work?
A Gel Cover is simply a cover that you place over your existing bike seat (saddle).  Gel is a great way to provide cushioning as it does not collapse like foam. Gel covers are made with a range of gel thicknesses from basic to deluxe and they will provide instant comfort.
How does it attach? Â A saddle cover needs to have some way to stay on and over your seat. How this is achieved varies between brands. Most often it is a drawstring cord and/or an elastic outer.
It is important to get the cover fitted to your existing saddle as firmly as possible. Do expect to get some movement under you but you are wanting to minimise this movement.
When to use
When is using a Bike Seat Gel Cover a good option? A cover is best used when you are:
- Adjusting to a new saddle
- Returning to riding after a break or if you a new to riding
- Increasing your distance or time on the bike
- Riding more regularly
- Doing something you don’t do regularly like a multi day ride. You can carry as an option if you start to feel discomfort.
A gel cover is used to support your body and provide comfort as you transition through these periods of change. Your body and its tissues are placed under stress as you spend more time on your bike. A gel cover is a great cost effective tool that will provide comfort until your body adapts to this change and eventually does not require the cover any more.
Why is it not a long term solution?
To achieve long term comfort on your seat you need to have 2 things:
- Your seat (saddle) needs to be stable under you and
- Your seat needs to support a good body position as you ride.
A gel cover does not provide these 2 things. As it is only a cover it is not stable and will create some movement under you. The thick gel layer provides great cushioning but is compromised on its ability to provide the support or feedback your body needs to achieve a good riding position. See How to Achieve  a Good Riding Position
Also a cover will add some bulk through the nose (front) of the saddle and that can create issues with pedaling especially as you increase your distance and intensity of riding
But be reassured a gel cover is a great short term solution as you enjoy training your body to spend more time on your bike. An option that is worth having to support your comfort when you need it.
What is the bike seat comfort solution for you?  Your success is different to others… use our stories and support, get the right solution
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