Review on 🪑 Comfortable & Responsive: Serfas FS-243 Full Suspension Hybrid Reactive Gel Saddle by Joe Olson

This saddle must have been made by Jesus because it restored my ability to walk and ride! (not funny) Review: My old saddle was a thinly padded Schwinn and it was killing my sit bones. During the ride I had to stand on the petals every few minutes to rest. I tried setting it up and gave it a month but couldn't get used to it. I read a lot of reviews and based on the good reviews I decided to try the Serfas saddle. At first I wasn't happy with my new saddle. It seemed to put pressure in odd places, and the extra padding on the back made me slide forward. However, I tilted the saddle back a bit and held out for a few weeks. Now I am happy to report that the saddle is comfortable, my pain has completely disappeared and I can ride many kilometers without pedaling. ), the groove depth is 0.5" (it varies, but is usually big enough to fit a finger in). The cover is a spandex-like material. It's not too slippery or tacky. Whether it's waterproof, I know not. Permanently. The rails offer about 0.5-0.75" of fore/aft adjustment. It has standard spring suspension (which only bounces on big bumps). Implementation: The rail mounts are a little wider than my old saddle, but it fits. The seat stays didn't want to be slotted in so I clamped one side of the saddle weakly. I held the clip at an angle on the other side and clamped/tucked the clip behind the guide. It's hard to explain. but the saddle went up with no problems Saddle Choice: While this Serfas saddle is great for me, it may not be the right saddle for you I'm of average height and weight I ride about 30km a week I mostly ride a On paved roads, but also on unpaved paths. Different people have different anatomy, driving styles, driving conditions and physical problems. No saddle fits all. Therefore, each person must consider their specific needs and choose the right saddle. You are probably reading this because your current saddle is uncomfortable. Before you buy a new saddle, you should give your current saddle a few weeks - you can get used to it. In addition, improper adjustment can cause discomfort. If you're still unhappy after making the changes and your current saddle is a few weeks old, read on for some general guidelines to help you choose a new saddle. Please note: these guidelines are general guidelines only and will not always apply to everyone. . Besides, I'm not an expert. I hope some experts will comment with their recommendations and fixes. Women should generally have a wider saddle. Men should generally have a narrower saddle. Fat people should choose a wider saddle. Thin people should choose a narrower saddle. Casual (Cruiser) Those who sit more upright should opt for a wider saddle. Riders who ride at high speeds and lean forward should choose a narrower saddle. If you ride cross-country, choose a saddle with good suspension and padding. Saddle with lots of padding. If you have spinal problems, choose a saddle with good suspension (springs) and padding. If you experience pain or numbness in these specific areas, choose a saddle with a groove down the middle. a saddle with a groove down the middle to make room for an aging prostate. If your tailbone hurts, choose a saddle with a cut-out back and good suspension. narrow seat. Most people should avoid very narrow saddles. It's usually better to buy a saddle that's a little too wide than one that's too narrow. The coating material doesn't seem to be a problem for most people. Hope that helps!