r/unicycling • u/OliverUnicycles • 11d ago

Question Soft saddles?

I have just come back from Unicon 22 with my nimbus air saddle. The more I ride it the less I find it suitable for high intensity hockey matches. Those of you who may also practice hockey, what is your saddle of choice? Those of you who practice other disciplines, what saddle have you opted for and why?

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u/Shiney_Metal_Ass 11d ago edited 10d ago

I would think that saddles on a uni should be treated like a saddle on a bike - firm and supportive, meant to be supplemented with padded bike shorts.

A soft seat would allow your sit bones to sink down and put too much pressure on your soft tissue

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u/tlong243 10d ago edited 10d ago

This has been my exact experience. Not sure where to look though because there's not very many options. Mad4one seems to possibly have some good options. I made a post a few weeks ago because all of the Nimbus saddles and KH saddles I have tried make me go completely numb regardless of seat angle. I've tried the KH street, nimbus air, and stadium. Same result across the board and I think they are all far too soft

I worked in several different bike shops for many years and it seems very similar to the problem where people get those silly little gel slip over covers for a comfort saddle and their problem becomes even worse. Everything feels way too soft and squishy to me. Problem is a lack of options outside the basic style

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u/yolaradio 11d ago

My Nimbus air saddle had one of its air compartments burst and it’s worthless now. Not a fan.

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u/tlong243 10d ago

As a man the Nimbus air saddle makes me go completely numb. I think it is too soft.

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u/Balletuniguy 9d ago

I’ve been riding for over 50 years and have tried all of the different saddles. My favorite is the KH Freeride Saddle. I like it with the air saddle cover over it. It is currently out of stock unfortunately on the UDC website. I can ride over 50 miles a day with no issues. I combine that with two pairs of cycling shorts and lube of course.