Out off curiosity why a difference for Ladies and Boys? isn't the Ladies saddle more comfortable for ALL ?
75643
My wife's seat (ladies) is comfortable. This seat is more unisex although the only thing I don't like about it is the spandex-like cover. The best bike seat I've come across is the Bell Memory Foam Saddle, Recline 800 which you can get at Walmart or Target for around $20. Comfortable in the rear and scrotum especially during long rides. I've ridden 2-3 hours straight without any discomforts.
75644
Boys tend to have smaller butts than Ladies (sorry, Ladies!) & don't need all that much width.
75645
"More comfortable" is highly variable. This seat is slightly wider than the men's version. That is a good thing if you have truly wide "sit-bones". But that width can restrict thigh movement, depending on many things such as the geometry of your bike and the way it is adjusted. I think the best is to get a seat just wide enough, with firm cushioning. Sit on a hard seat with two small piece of Post-it notes. Without moving your position, rock side-to-side so you feel the "apex of the ischial tuberosity", ie the pointy bones you sit on. Carefully reach underneath yourself and put a piece of tape as close to this spot as possible. Repeat with the other side. Measuring the distance between these will tell you fairly accurately how wide a seat you need, get one this wide or just a little wider. Much wider is not much better- the extra seat width does not support weight more evenly, it just rubs more and makes you hotter.
725940
Try the Moon Saddle MoonSaddle C-ModelIt looks odd, and on an outdoor bicycle it takes a little getting used to, but once you try it, you'll never go back. It should fit on this Assault. I have a large box with about 10 different sizes and shapes of saddles that all failed to deliver in terms of riding comfort. I never had one that wasn't painful after 30 minutes. The first day I tried the Moon Saddle, I went for a 2 hour bike ride with no discomfort whatsoever!
1176074
This seat is very comfy to me but I don't have male "private" parts so can't help you there!
2126067
These days men can choose step through frames and women can have high crossbars. The difference arose at a time when ladies always wore skirts and were reluctant to perform an immodest saddle mount in public. It made little sense then also as horses were never step through.
1167230
I actually ordered a more squishy one based on another reviewer's advice, but returned it as the original seat was comfortable to me. My daughter and friend also had no complaints. I weigh less than 150lbs, so don't know if that is a factor.
467444
I believe the opening to be A BIT larger than the standard seat it replaced. But the one it replaced was not open in the front. What makes it most comfortable for large adults probably makes it uncomfortable for children under 12. But I doubt if it is any less safe than the standard commode seat.
453014
maybe because the seat post will not fully retract? look at the frame style. at its lowest point my saddle is several inches above the frame. might put normal sizing out.....I bought mine from a shop so tested it in person
1420155
I love mine, but it depends more on personal fit, i.e., where your 'sit bones' are. This one is perfect for me, with the open design for the soft parts. It is very comfortable for the long rides.
509303
Best answer I can give you is "maybe". The depression in the middle of the seat takes the pressure off the urethra and a nerve that is there next to it. If that is what was causing discomfort from other seats, then yes. But that doesn't sound like what you are describing. Also, compared to the hard leather and steel saddles of some bikes, the gel padding will make your "sit bones" a bit more comfortable. Again, not what you are describing. The seat is not expensive. You might want to give it a try and see if it helps. I hope this response helped.
2283102
Hi Heather - it is really comfortable, and doesn't dig in. I have a bit of a butt and the seat is wide at the back and narrow at the front - so its perfect. And its cushy as well! Sometimes I find myself slipping forward though that could just be my riding style!
1377294
Not easily. It works better with ladies' and mixtie frames than with traditional top tubes. It's the only real downside of the seat.
1426792
I am sure he could, but the problem is comfort. This saddle is cut out (see picture) for comfort for women. A man's anatomy might find a bit of a pinch.
1416446
If one is large enough to require "Big John" for comfortable toiletting, then the opening is necessary, especially for females. And why not have the opening? It in no way affects the overall strength of the seat.Robert
55485
no! it might if it were more supportive also if you got to p or anything there is no slot for that you have to drop your shorts which gets some strange look's in the men's room.. there are other brands less renowned, but are just as good. support under wear has a ways to go and I wish they would work with people that have pain. I dont know about riding horses and all back hurts to much for that I am saving my self for a nice lady, that hopefully doesn't look like a horse lol..
2052942
I think that the saddle is a little narrow for ladies, but, it is changeble.
1585368
It may be comfortable depending on the person but I had many problems trying to find a comfy bike seat for a regular bike due to the need for hip replacement surgery. I had a lot of pain due to hip problems, not the seat. Trying to find a comfy seat, someone suggested a recumbent trike, where you are seated like normal, sitting down with your butt fully supported, as in a chair. After surgery I tried riding my regular bike but still found it uncomfortable, so I am sticking with my trike. I also have found that riding my horse in a saddle, even though I am upright as on a bike, does not hurt either due to full support of my butt and thighs in the saddle. I tried the Serfas Super Cruiser before surgery but since I was hurting anyway, I sent it back. Here is what I found about most bike seats. They try to pad the seat for comfort but end up working against the shape of the butt which rounds outward. To see what I am trying to say...imaging pushing two fully inflated balloons together. Bike seat makers add padding but the padding juts outward, opposite on the shape of a butt. So instead of feeling comfy, a butt is pushing against the opposite shape that it really is. If they could design a bike seat more to the shape of a horse saddle or even a tractor seat, I think more people with physical size challenges would ride bikes....but if not, try a trike.
1456210
It might be a little small. I am 5'3" and I can ride it, easily. That said, I do prefer my larger framed women's bike, as it allows the reach and downhill riding position much easier than it would on this frame. Most women's bikes look like they are men's bikes, have you looked at those, too? (Oh, one note to mention: this bike comes with a really pretty silver flower handlebar wrap that I loved, however it was the first thing my son demanded get changed, lol)