About Bicycle Seats for Women
For cyclists who ride a lot, the bicycle seat is probably the most important contributor to your comfort, or lack thereof, while riding. When you are purchasing a bike, the seat doesn't need to be a major concern since most people adjust fine to conventional, non-gender specific seats. However, if you have been riding regularly and you still experience discomfort, then a woman's bike seat might be the solution you are looking for.
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Function
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A woman's bicycle seat are designed to distribute the weight of your body more evenly across your crotch and bottom while you are riding. They also are designed to support the weight of a woman's body and bone structure rather than a man's or child's. Woman's bicycle seats can make riding and sitting after riding a more pleasant experience.
Features
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Woman's bicycle seats are specifically designed to compliment female hip structure, which makes them wider. They also may have extra padding to prevent bruising in the buttocks and inner thighs. They also generally have a depressed area in the center of the seat to prevent chafing and discomfort.
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Effects
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Woman's bike seats are not only more comfortable, but they also create a better riding experience. When you have pain anywhere in your body, it affects the way that you move. Using the gender-appropriate bike seat can actually help prevent the development of serious muscle imbalances over time.
Misconceptions
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Many women opt not to use female-specific bike seats because they believe that they will adjust to the pain. While this is possible, it is not healthy or a good idea. Also, the problem is not necessarily that you are succumbing to the weakness of your body, but maybe instead that your body is reacting to a genuine flaw in the design of your current bicycle seat.
Considerations
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When you are choosing a bike seat, make sure that you get to sit on it before you buy it. The bones in your pelvic area should come into contact with a well-padded area of the seat. If you have a narrow hip structure, you may not need a woman's seat but may be able to use a more conventional design. Don't buy a woman's seat just because you are a female.
Warning
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Any time you are training athletically, you may experience some type of soreness and pain. This is not unusual, but it also should not be ignored. When your body hurts, it is trying to tell you something is wrong. Make sure that your bike seat is the right fit so that you can enjoy cycling and not risk injuring yourself while engaging in this highly beneficial activity.
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