Do all saddles fit all bikes?

Can you put any saddle on any bike?

Almost all saddles will be exchangeable — there are a few rare (and very expensive ones) you wouldn’t encounter unless you were looking for them which can’t be exchanged. So yes, almost surely if you buy a new saddle you can use it on another bike.

Are all bike saddles the same size?

Bike saddles come in different sizes to accommodate different body types. Finding a bike saddle that is the right size for your body mostly has to do with the width of the saddle and how well it supports your ischial tuberosities (sit bones).

Do bike saddles have sizes?

Saddle width is measured from edge to edge across the top of the saddle. Specialized, for example, recommend a 130 mm saddle width for narrow sit bones, 143 mm for medium, and 155 mm for wide sit bones.

Should you be able to touch the ground when sitting on your bike?

5 Answers. For a standard bike in normal use you should not, from the seat, be able to touch the ground (without leaning, or except, perhaps, on extreme tip-toe).

Do all saddles fit all seatposts?

Cycling saddles: what to look for. The rails of a saddle create a frame under the seating area that fits into the clamp at the top of your seatpost. Most modern bikes conform to the same standard, so any reputable saddle will fit any reputable bike.

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