chris87

I bought a Trek FX about a week ago. I really like the bike, but I find the saddle to be uncomfortable. I'm not interested in racing or anything, I just want a good saddle for recreational riding that is comfortable.

I tried searching online and haven't really found anything. Anybody have any advice or can point me in the right direction? Thanks.

AlmostTrick

A week may not be long enough to tell if the saddle doesn't fit you, especially if you're new to biking.

DrIsotope

If you have a good LBS, and hopefully you do-- they will have a whole bunch of "tester" saddles you can slap on and ride around for a bit. Some places charge a fee (like you put down a deposit to borrow saddles one at a time until you find the one you like, then the deposit goes toward the purchase of a saddle,) some don't. I tested about a dozen saddles until I found the one to my liking. Took maybe 2 hours.

I don't make it a habit to recommend specific saddles to anyone-- two people of the same height, weight, and build might favor completely different saddle shapes.

Garfield Cat

There's an engineering approach to saddles that might help you. It may not point you to a specific product, but it will help your understanding.

https://www.cervelo.com/en/engineerin...-saddles-.html

RonH

Every saddle is different just as everyone's backside is different. What another person likes you may hate. Give yourself a few weeks to "toughen" your butt and then go saddle shopping. It would be great to find a shop that has a good selection of tester saddles for you to try.
Me, I've ridden on at least 15-20 saddles in the past 15 years. Some stay for a while. Others are gone in a few weeks. My present saddle (on both of my bikes) is a Selle Anatomica X series. Been riding on them for almost 2 years. BTW, I'm 70 y/o.

trailangel

The good ones are here:
BROOKS ENGLAND LTD. | SADDLES | ROAD+&+MTB

09box

Best thing I can recommend is to just try a bunch of them. I find touring saddles to be the most comfortable.

iridealone

Although not for everyone, I would also recommend the Brooks saddles. After owning mine for almost thirty years I can truthfully say that I'm completely happy. ��

ramzilla

These are the most comfortable ones I've found. Generic velo branded vinyl covered with springs. Plus, they're cheap as dirt. Don't let anybody tell you that seat comfort is a function of price.

Sunlite Bicycle Saddle, Spring City Bike

fietsbob

LBS has Take-Offs , people bought a different saddle when they got a new Bike , Trying a saddle from that collection will be cheap .

avidone1

I experimented with several saddles including the selle anatomica. It wasn't for me. Fortunately quality saddles will generally sell on craigs list.
I ended up with the serfas RX saddle. I have two of them the regular and the performance model. the full length cutout is the crucial element for me.
By the way if you live in a hot climate that cutout also serves to provide a lot of much welcomed ventilation.

Phil_gretz

A week isn't long enough. 300-500 miles will tell you what you need to know. PG

wheelsmcgee

I also agree. They may not be for everyone, but I find my b17 to be very comfy and worth the price. If I could buy again, I might go b15, but I think the b17 is a good all rounder.