Whats the deal with saddle manufacturers claiming their products can handle heavier riders when in reality, theyre just as prone to breakage as the rest? Ive seen countless heavy-duty saddles marketed towards, ahem, more substantial cyclists, but the reviews are always filled with horror stories of snapped rails and crushed shells.
Are we really expected to believe that a few extra grams of titanium or a fancy new material is going to make all the difference? Im not buying it. It seems to me that the industry is more concerned with selling us a false sense of security than actually designing seats that can handle the rigors of carrying a larger rider.
So, whats the real secret to finding a saddle that wont disintegrate under your, ahem, considerable bulk? Is it all about the weight limit, or are there other factors at play? And dont even get me started on the so-called comfort features – are they just a bunch of marketing fluff, or is there some actual science behind them?
Someone, please, enlighten me. What are the best seat options out there that can actually withstand the punishment dished out by a heavier rider?
Are we really expected to believe that a few extra grams of titanium or a fancy new material is going to make all the difference? Im not buying it. It seems to me that the industry is more concerned with selling us a false sense of security than actually designing seats that can handle the rigors of carrying a larger rider.
So, whats the real secret to finding a saddle that wont disintegrate under your, ahem, considerable bulk? Is it all about the weight limit, or are there other factors at play? And dont even get me started on the so-called comfort features – are they just a bunch of marketing fluff, or is there some actual science behind them?
Someone, please, enlighten me. What are the best seat options out there that can actually withstand the punishment dished out by a heavier rider?