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What do you think about saddles with no nose? (lemmy.pe1uca.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm wondering what are the pros and cons about saddles with no nose like this one https://www.amazon.ca/Nose-Saddle-Comfort-Large-Bicycle/dp/B087ZBPFCH

My only thought is a bit about balance, I mean the nose can help you grip to the bike better with the thighs than trying to do it to the frame with the legs, specially for someone just learning to ride a bike (this seat will be for my wife).
Any other thought you have about that kind of seats?

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Those are more meant for triathletes who intentionally keep their feet less out in front of their pelvis because their large muscle groups are already exhausted from the swim. Otherwise, you're going to be more comfortable with a saddle that let's you adjust your position depending on riding condition. The nose let's you brace yourself under heavy breaking conditions that would otherwise slide you off the forward edge, as well as support you if you shift your weight down and forward under heavy acceleration