Originally Posted by
MyNameIsRay
Why are many bike seats skinny and hard?
I would think a big cushioned seat would be the most comfortable but so many are these thin pointy seats with a gap in the centre.
Is it aerodynamics? weight? big seats too hot?
I want to buy a big comfy seat but want to know if there are downsides first
Wider seats will chafe like you would not believe on longer rides, and the padding on softer ones will put pressure on places you really don't want to over long periods of time. And there's some control issues too if you're riding more technical stuff.