Serfas FS-243 Full Suspension Hybrid Reactive Gel Saddle

This saddle must have been made by Jesus because it restored my ability to walk and ride! (without looking funny)Overview:My old saddle was a thinly padded Schwinn and it was killing my sit bones. While riding I had to stand on the petals every few minutes to give my butt a break. I tried adjusting it and gave it a month, but couldn't get use to it. I read a lot of reviews and decided to give the Serfas saddle a chance based on good reviews. I was initially unhappy with my new saddle. It seemed to put pressure in strange places and the extra padding in the back made me slide forward. However, I tilted the saddle back a little and persevered for a couple weeks. I'm now happy to report that the saddle is comfortable, my soreness is completely gone and I can ride many miles without having to stand on the pedals.Description:The saddle dimensions are 11" front to back, 7.5" across (widest point), 0.5" groove depth (it varies, but generally just big enough to lay a finger in). The covering is a spandex like material. It's not too slippery or sticky. I don't know if it's water proof. It seems fairly durable. The rails provide about 0.5" - 0.75" of forward and backward adjustment. It has a standard spring suspension (which only bounces on large bumps).Instillation:The rail mounts are a little wider than my old saddle, but it fits. The saddle rails didn't want to slide right in, so I loosely clamped one side of the saddle. I held the clamp on the other side at an angle, then wedged / slid the clamp into place behind the rail. It's hard to explain, but the saddle went in without much trouble.Saddle Selection:Although this Serfas saddle works great for me, it may not be the right saddle for you. I'm average size and weight. I ride about 30 miles / week. I ride a cruiser bike mostly on paved road, but also some dirt paths. Different people have different anatomies, riding styles, riding conditions and physical issues. No single saddle could possible work well for everyone. Therefore, each individual must consider their particular needs and choose an appropriate saddle.You're probably reading this because your current saddle is causing discomfort. Before you buy a new saddle, you should give your current saddle a couple weeks - you may get use to it. Also, improper adjustment may be causing your discomfort. If you're still unhappy after making adjustments and giving your current saddle a couple weeks, continue reading for some general guidelines that can help you chose a new saddle.Please note: These recommendation are only general guidelines and will not always be true for everyone. Also, I'm not an expert. Hopefully some experts will leave comments with their recommendations and corrections.Women should generally have a wider saddle.Men should generally have a more narrow saddle.Heaver people should choose a wider saddle.Skinny people should choose a more narrow saddle.Casual (cruisers) that sit more upright should choose a wider saddle.High speed road riders that lean forward should choose a more narrow saddle.If you're riding on rough ground, choose a saddle with good suspension and padding.If you have sore sit bones, choose a saddle with more padding.If you have spine issues, choose a saddle with good suspension (springs) and padding.If you have soreness or numbness in those special areas, choose a saddle with a groove in the center.Older guys should choose a saddle with a groove in the center to make room for aging prostates.If you have a sore tail bone, choose a saddle with a cut-out in the rear and good suspension.If you have chafing on your inner thighs or hamstring, choose a more narrow saddle.Most people should avoid very narrow saddles. It's usually better to get a saddle thats a little too wide rather than too narrow.Covering material doesn't seem to be an issue for most people.I hope the helps!

I have been using this for 1 full year now for commuting to and from work in the city (about 2,800 miles total) and it is easily the best saddle I have used over the past 40 years.This is a spring-based-hammock style seat and my second of this type (which I used for 10 years). It is cushy enough to not require extensive conditioning of my rear-end every spring, but narrow enough to not interfere with my pedaling,It is replacing a Brooks Saddles Flyer Special Bicycle Saddle (Men's, Honey) which broke after only 3.5 years of daily use (I do weigh 200 lbs tho). Its leather-based-hammock style was comfortable enough, but harder than I would have liked and it gave me saddle sores.It has been 4 years now and it is falling apart, so I ordered another one, same saddle. I included them both side by side, if anyone, say the manufacturer, wanted to know the weak points to strengthen it there. Stronger materials may cost am extra dollar but I am all for that if it will last longer. The plastic frame that holds the springs in place should be made of aluminum or galvanized steel and you can have two identical versions with two different prices with just the one piece molded from plastic or from metal for those of us over 200 lbs who would otherwise cause the springs to simply cut right thru the plastic.

👍👍👍👍👍This saddle is replacing my 1995 Memoflex ll full suspension hybrid bicycle saddle which served me well, but the plastic in the nose area cracked and finally broke off.I have this new serfas saddle on a 1995 Trek 750 hybrid bike. Seat dimensions 10.75 x 7.25 inches.Weight 840 grams.The Suspension combination of dual density gel, large and small springs vertical and horizontal soaks up the bumps but still provides great support and has a very stable platform, no waterbed here.. I am 6' and 240 lbs and this saddle serves me very well and you will find yourself riding longer compared to a stock seat.The deep groove design runs down the middle of the saddle helps relieve pressure in that area.Please do not judge this seat until you give it a chance to break it in, It just gets better and better as it breaks in and if you're a new rider you need to break your backside in also. Sometimes it is just not the seat... ha ha.Tip, your seat should be getting broke in when the white pen stripping starts coming off,The pen stripping does not last very long to be honest here.What was they thinking....If you're new to all this learn to stand on your pedals while your riding and let your ankles and heels drop down at the same time until you feel your calves stretching and this will also get the blood flowing in your backside, groin area... Use your wife's disposable shower cap to cover your seat if you can not get your bike out of the rain. It is nice to be able to enjoy your ride instead of worrying about your backside. Also a good pair of cycling shorts will make all the difference with a good saddle...If you are a new rider and have any questions just ask.The first thing is to find a good bike shop and make friends there and that will take you a long ways to a enjoyable new hobby....Thanks for taking the time to read my review...Campjeep

Easy to fit - comfy to ride. Wider and more comfortable gel seat providing much more comfort. Good for fair weather riders or those with a wider rear end!