5 Expert-Picked Best Mountain Bike Saddles for Comfort

Customer Review: Comfortable and of good quality. How it lasts long then boric saddle it replaced.

Customer Review: Good solid seat for the price. Comfort level is maybe 7/10.

Customer Review: I started cycling last year and didn’t believe they hype train for the direction many people take the hobby. I avoided shoes that snapped into the pedals, I didn’t buy the fastest possible bike, and my seat wasn’t going to be a 3in piece of hard plastic that had a non-zero chance of being inserted into an uncomfortable position. I’ve learned that my bike frame does make a difference, the pedals don’t to any significant degree, and my seat has viable comfortable options available. Last year I challenged myself to ride a century ride (100mi) every month. In July I rode back to back 125mi rides over two days (total of 250mi) on this seat. For a man with a slightly wider hip set (I’m 5’11 200lbs) the touring seat is a dream. It’s formed so if you’re seated right your butt bones will connect in the right spot, but it also provides additional cushion. I’ve put about 3000mi on the seat so far, and while it looks used now, there are not splits and signs of significant wear. Many people warned me that cushioned seats will hurt you over time, but anecdotally I have proven that incorrect. If I rode 250mi over two days and this seat didn’t cause sore/welts etc, then I’m inclined to believe it will work for just about any amateur or hobby rider. You’re still going to need to get used to it. Cycling will always hurt your butt after hours of saddle time, by the end of the season last year though, my butt felt just fine after each new century. Buy this one. It’s the best bet for a sore butt. Also, don’t forget to use an anti chafe/perspiration cream or bar. The seat makes you comfortable, it doesn’t do magic. Quick Update: I bought a carbon fiber road bike from Canyon and wanted to try the road variant of this seat on it. While the seat is cushy and the same quality, my hips just don’t want to connect with the smaller seat as well. I’ve doubled down and bought a second “Touring” edition so I don’t have to move my original touring wikkitop seat back and forth from my hybrid and road bikes. Anyone that is a smaller frame or narrower hips, the road variant may be your go to, but for me I’m just going to continue using the touring seat. UPDATE: I’ve completed about a dozen century rides and one ride of 170 mi. I’ve also bought a second of these seats for my commuter bike. For my butt this seat does the trick. With bicycle shorts I get no saddle sores and very little sore butt. Keep in mind that any seat is going to hurt when you first start, you have to condition your body for bicycling Update 2: I’ve now ridden STP (Seattle to Portland) and can say this seat held up to a 200+ mile ride. I have noticed some breakdown in the cushion of my original seat. This is after about 5-7 thousand miles. I think that’s reasonable durability. Eventually I’ll replace that seat, but I’m still using it now. This seat remains 5 stars all day.

Customer Review: I’ve ridden 72 miles in 2 days on this saddle so far. After some usual adjusting from my last saddle during my first 40 miles of height and tilt, I’ve found this to be one of the most comfortable saddles I’ve used on my rode bike. I’m 69 years young and my butt bones sit comfortably on this saddle. I’ve got a much smoother and satisfying ride now and can put my concentration elsewhere.

Customer Review: Why did you pick this product vs others?: The reviews didn’t let me down. This saddle is a complete game changer!

Customer Review: After going through at least five saddles trying to alleviate pressure sores on my girlie bits I have found some relief. Why do bike saddles have noses anyway? After installing this saddle (and following their detailed instructions to the letter) I took my trusty Trek out for a 25 mile ride. For the first time EVER (like in my entire life of 49 years) I came back with NO pain in the crotch area. I have told anyone who will listen (and many who won’t) about this saddle. If I could be their spokesperson I would. Some of the best money I’ve ever spent.

Customer Review: You bet your bottom dollar you’re right… 😂 This king-sized comfy bicycle seat is great for your butt cheeks! It’s bouncy and cushy and has adjustable tilt. This combined with an extra bicycle seat shock makes for an awesomely smooth ride!

Customer Review: Excellent replacement seat for my bike. I’m so thankful to have read the reviews and purchased this seat. It was very simple to put on, the fabulous tool included is the best and definitely added to my tool box. Thank you. Comfortable, looks as pleasant as it feels to sit on it. The color matches great with my silver and black bike. As for cushioning . . .it is an awesome addition to my “Buns” . . nothing uncomfortable about my ride. Just do it . . .its worth the purchase you will not be disappointed. THANK YOU

Customer Review: Went through a few saddles trying to find one that was right. I like this one a lot as it’s just soft enough for longer rides with climbs to be comfortable, but it’s not too soft where you have no support when you need it. Good shape, quality built, fair price.

Customer Review: I would not describe this as “comfortable” in the sense of a soft, squishy chair. The Volt is very thin, firm, and dense. However, I would say it is very comfortable in the sense that it supports you properly and allows you to ride uninhibited. If you’re looking for something soft and squishy, you should not be looking at any WTB products. Now with that out of the way, here’s why I’m loving this saddle: For reference, I’m coming from a Marin Fairfax with the stock saddle. This Volt saddle is actually slightly firmer than the stock Marin saddle. But it feels completely different. I would say the Volt probably has about 1 inch of very firm padding. However, it is extremely effective. The shape is really what makes it work. Slight curvature which is very noticeable while sitting. This gives you a few different positions. Slide back on the saddle and hunch down, and you are sitting on the “whale tail”, the up-curved back. This feels good, and gives you a little extra leg power. Slide forward and sit up, and your sit-bones are cradled near the center edges, which actually relieves a ton of pressure, as you’re able to be supported partially by the sit-bones and partially by the fatty part of your butt up against the tail of the saddle. Switching between these positions during your ride helps give your sit-bones a little rest. That was something I couldn’t do with my stock saddle. Normally I enjoy long rides of 20+ miles (2+ hours) on roads/pavement. Recently I did a 70 mile ride. Generally on my old saddle after 20 miles I would start to get sore, mainly from lack of different sitting positions or from chafing. I also tried a gel pad/cover for added squish. It felt softer, but didn’t help with long distance. According to WTB, less padding will be more comfortable for longer rides. Enter the Volt. It supports your body and reduces pressure points. The best thing about this saddle is that you’ll literally forget it’s there – after completing a long ride I realized that during the ride I hadn’t had to stand up once! I used to stand up constantly on the old saddle to get a quick break from the pressure and chafing. The outer material is fantastic. It’s not sticky or plasticy feeling like most other saddles. It feels like a premium leather-like material that has the perfect amount of grip but is still easy to slide around on. So my final verdict is: After fine-tuning the position and tilt of this saddle, it is really comfortable and eliminates almost all pressure. Once you adjust to how it feels you’ll forget it’s there. I would NOT recommend it for the average person who is looking for a comfy chair; but it is a great option for enthusiasts who ride a lot. I was debating between the WTB Pure, Speed, and Volt. I did end up getting the Pure as well, but have to say that the Volt is superior to the Pure for endurance. The Pure is just a tiny bit longer and wider, and has probably 1/4 inch more padding. But the extra comfort of the Pure means it starts to wear on you after a couple hours. The volt being so small and thin is actually what makes it more comfortable for the long-haul.