Wittkop Bike Seat I Bicycle Seat for Men and Women, Waterproof Bike Saddle with Innovative 5-Zone-Concept I Exercise Bike Seat for BMX, MTB & Road

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 bicyclingUpdate 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 5stars all day.

Very comfortable seat for an experienced bike tour rider. Construction is solid and padding is perfect for an experienced rider. Someone new to cycling may want a little larger seat.

Oh, the Wittkop Bike Seat. It’s not just a bicycle seat; it’s a plush throne that turns every bike ride into a royal affair. If you’ve ever found yourself grimacing through a ride, wondering if your seat was made from concrete, let me introduce you to the remedy for your rear-end woes.Comfort Level: Imagine if marshmallows and memory foam had a baby and then put it on a bike. That’s the Wittkop Bike Seat. The moment you sit down, you might think you’ve accidentally ended up on a cloud. It’s so comfortable, I found myself making excuses to ride around the block just to experience the cushy goodness. You might even catch yourself humming a “ride on” tune as you glide effortlessly, feeling like a biking royalty.Design & Style: The Wittkop doesn’t just deliver on comfort; it’s also got style. With its sleek, ergonomic design, it looks like something straight out of a futuristic sci-fi film. You’ll be the envy of all your biking buddies, who’ll undoubtedly ask if you’ve upgraded to a luxury bike. The subtle design makes it suitable for both men and women, so you can ride in style without worrying about being on-trend.Installation: Installing this seat is as easy as pie—if pie were a matter of a few bolts and a wrench. The Wittkop comes with straightforward instructions and a tool for adjustment, so you won’t need a degree in engineering to get it mounted. Just be prepared to explain to your friends why you suddenly seem so much happier on your bike (it’s the seat, I swear!).Performance: On the road, the Wittkop truly shines. Long rides become a lot less painful and a lot more enjoyable. You might even find yourself taking the scenic route just to savor the comfort. If you’re not careful, you might start planning bike trips for the sheer joy of sitting on this seat. Recently road my mountain bike for 20 miles.

This bike seat is a combination of both comfort and performance especially during long ride. The memory foam offers personalized feel without compromising support. The saddle stays intact because of the durable material. The airflow system keeps it cool even during summer rides. It is slightly wider for racing. But can work thru it. Would highly recommend this.

Very comfortable, even for wider people.

The saddle is comfortable, but the memory foam and nylon coating make it somewhat grabby. If you try riding in denim jeans it can really make riding uncomfortable. If you are wearing bike shorts, it works pretty well, but it definitely not as frictionless as a smooth saddle. We will have to see how durable having foam in there is as well.

Short version: this is the most comfortable bike saddle I've ever used on the road or trails.Slightly longer version: I bought this because I'd had what I'd rate as a B+/A- experience with another Wittkop saddle on a trainer. In other words, very good but not necessarily excellent. We need to remember here that saddles are an intensely personal choice with a lot of individual variables. In any case, this saddle was a real revelation in terms of comfort. Here's the best metric I can provide: I ride 2.5 hours or more every day on this saddle without any discomfort or need to stop and get off the bike. This is a great saddle (for me, maybe for you) at an extremely good price point.