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Bicycle seat

The decision regarding which type of bicycle seat to purchase is dependent on the style of riding a cyclist does, along with their body type. Bicycle seats are designed to accommodate both competitive and leisure riding, along with cyclists who ride exclusively on the road, to those who are generally found on the trail.

Fast, competitive road cyclists will find that the bicycle seat that will accommodate their riding style will need to be narrow. These seats are designed with the cyclists forward position in mind, along with the rapid movement of their legs. Keeping the seat narrow provides for better angling and lowered wind resistance.

Casual riders, along with those cyclists more geared toward mountain sports, will generally choose a wider bicycle seat that accommodates the upright position of their body. Bike seats for this population are manufactured in either gel or foam, to lower costs and provide a greater diversity of options.

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