Saddles

Saddles for Classic Bicycles

Classic Bicycle Saddles

If you are thinking about buying a saddle or seat for a city or classic bicycle, in our saddle section you will find a wide range of leather or skin saddles, as well as models made from synthetic materials, all of which can provide great riding comfort for city cyclists, cycle tourists, or road cyclists. We guarantee that among all our models in stock you will find a saddle made to measure for you.

To make a good purchase of a saddle, it is advisable to consider the aspects, qualities, and differences of each one, as well as to have as clear an idea as possible of the intended use and the user's physique. Choosing the right saddle is essential to feel comfortable and enjoy cycling without limitations.

Leather Saddles

Leather or skin saddles are an excellent choice; they have been in use for over a century and provide excellent adaptability to our physique. With use, they adapt to our shape, which translates into comfort in the medium and long term. If we are restoring a vintage bicycle or simply want to give our bicycle a more retro look, they are an excellent choice.

It is important to understand that not all leather or skin saddles are the same. Aspects such as the quality of the leather, its treatment or molding, and the structure that supports it are fundamental. There are, for example, many cheap leather saddles made in India or China of very questionable quality, whose leather composition resembles cardboard more than leather.

Leather Saddle Brands

If we want to buy a cheap leather bicycle saddle, it is better to opt for an option made from other more affordable synthetic materials. For a leather saddle to be worth it, it must meet minimum quality standards. It will also be useless to buy a second-hand leather saddle, as use will deform it irreversibly.

Brooks England is one of the best-known leather saddle manufacturers, with production in Italy and the United Kingdom. Its sales volume has soared in recent years with the rise of urban cycling, but there are many other brands of equal pedigree and excellent quality, such as the Dutch leather saddles from Lepper or the French ones from Gilles Berthoud.

Leather or Synthetic Saddles

Leather saddles are usually much more comfortable and durable. Synthetic saddles are more waterproof, lighter, and generally more affordable. It should also be kept in mind that plastic saddles do not require an adaptation process, while the process of “breaking in the leather” until it reaches the proper level of flexibility can take some time.

Therefore, if we are looking for a saddle for occasional, not very intensive use and consider comfort from day one to be important, buying a saddle with a plastic cover can be an excellent option. In this regard, there are affordable, high-quality saddles such as Victoria Saddles or Selle Royal Saddles, both Italian-made spring saddles. Velo saddles of Chinese manufacture are also a good choice.

Bicycle Saddles with Springs

Another common consideration when choosing a saddle for our city or leisure bicycle is deciding whether we want a saddle with or without springs. Saddles with springs are recommended for a more relaxed, upright riding position with a straighter back, where spring cushioning makes the most sense.

For classic bicycle saddles where we are looking for a more sporty ride with more weight forward, the use of rear suspension springs is not recommended, and we can choose models such as the Brooks B17 or the Brooks B17 Narrow if we want to adopt an even more forward position.

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