When riding a mountain bike, our body only has the support point of the buttocks, so it is particularly important to choose a suitable mountain bike saddle. A good mountain bike saddle can not only help us reduce the fatigue that may occur during riding, but also improve our riding efficiency. The choice of a mountain bike seat cushion should be considered from three aspects: the bottom shell material of the seat cushion, the material of the seat cushion filler and the width of the seat cushion. After choosing a comfortable seat cushion, you should also consider the installation height of the seat cushion. The more suitable the seat cushion height is for you, the more comfortable you are when riding. Let’s find out together!

Which mountain bike seat cushion is comfortable?

1.The bottom shell material of the seat cushion
The bottom shell of the mountain bike seat can be divided into two types: carbon fiber bottom shell and injection molding bottom shell. Generally speaking, the hardness of the carbon fiber bottom shell is better than that of the injection molding bottom shell, and the carbon fiber bottom shell is not easy to deform. However, the price of the carbon fiber bottom shell will be much more expensive than that of the injection molding bottom shell, so you can choose according to your actual needs and budget.

2.The material of the seat cushion filler
Mountain bike seat padding can be divided into ordinary sponge, dynamic sponge, silicone material and so on. Ordinary sponges are easy to deform and have peculiar smell after using for a long time. The dynamic sponge doesn’t deform easily and bounces back slightly on bumps. The resilience and support of the silicone material are better than those of the sponge material, and of course the price is more expensive.

3.The width of the seat cushion
The width of the seat cushion of the mountain bike should be determined according to your actual use needs. If you are walking for a short distance or cycling in the park on weekends, you can choose a wider cushion, which will be more comfortable to use. If it is used for long-distance travel and cycling competitions, choose a narrower seat cushion. This can improve the efficiency of riding, and the friction will be relatively small.

What is the appropriate height of a mountain bike seat cushion?

1.Holmes method
With the correct pedaling habits, keep your pedals in the 6 o’clock position. At this point, your thighs and inner calves are folded between 145-155 degrees. The seat height at this time is your required height.

2.Lemond method

Without shoes, open your feet about 15 cm naturally and measure the length of your legs. The resulting data multiplied by 0.883 is the height of your saddle.