Tri Saddles

Traithlon Saddles are designed for cyclists that want to push themselves to achieve more when they are onboard their bike. Traithlon Saddles have to tread the tightrope between performance and comfort, ensuring that they are light enough to avoid impacting unnecessarily upon the weight of the cycle while still letting the rider feel in a secure, enjoyable position during training and racing. You can get triathlon bike saddles from brands such as Vitesse and Arione and a quick scan of the specification lists should let you know whether or not you are looking at a decent product. Even relatively affordable triathlon bike seats come with desirable features like titanium rails for lightness and strength, along with carbon components which ensure durability and malleability for that must-have ergonomic design.

The padding on seats for tri bikes can be subtle but usually you will find that the advanced gel layers do an impressive job of protecting your posterior over long periods. Triathletes will shift between riding positions quite regularly and so the seats need to accommodate them in comfort, however they position themselves. Some tri saddles feature cutouts in the centre which can help with dispersing the pressure that is exerted upon them. Others have indented ridges which allow them to echo this performance while maintaining the same surface area and comfort levels and durability as solid saddles. Of course flexibility is an important part of any tri saddle, but you need to be sure that this goes hand in hand with a design that will not sag or start to loosen after just a brief period of use.