Saddle and seat-post reviews

Astute Skycarb VT saddle review

A saddle that costs £360? Let's hope the Astute Skycarb VT saddle can live up to expectations.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 9 July 15

Fizik Arione Donna women's saddle review

Fizik’s Arione Donna is the women’s version of their popular Arione saddle, preserving the long profile of the men's version but widened to better suit women's anatomy.

By Cycling Weekly Published 18 March 15

Specialized Power with Mirror saddle review

We take the new Mirror tech from Specialized for a spin

By Rupert Radley Published 2 June 20

Specialized Toupé Expert Gel saddle review

The staple saddle of Specialized’s road range, the ever-evolving Toupé has been a favourite of many for nearly a decade

By James Bracey Published 11 May 16

Pro Griffon Lady women's saddle review

The Pro Griffon Lady women's saddle has a rounded profile with a small cut-out for ventilation. It's comfortable padding comes into its own particularly for less even road surfaces.

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 March 15

Selle San Marco Mantra Superleggera Open saddle review

The Selle San Marco Mantra Superleggera is a super lightweight saddle that won't leave you hurting after a long ride

By Symon Lewis Published 19 September 17

Specialized Oura Expert Gel women's saddle review

An ideal perch for those who want space to move around as the effort on the pedals dictates

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 24 January 20

Fizik Antares R3 saddle review

Designed to ride on the smoothest of tarmac and the most demanding of pavé, but will the Fizik Antares R3 saddle deliver comfort?

By Hannah Bussey Published 10 February 20

Specialized Toupe Pro review

Saddle test: Specialized Toupe Pro £100

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 November 13

Fizik Luce S-Alloy women's saddle review

A flexy rear end provides comfort but the cutout won't suit all

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 24 February 21

Essax Adrenaline R saddle review

The Essax Adrenaline R is the performance saddle of the Spanish brand’s range, aiming to hit the targets of stiffness, lightweight and comfort.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 7 February 15

Astute Skyline Pilarga SR saddle review

The best thing you can say about a new saddle is that you don't notice that it's new, and that's exactly the case with the Astute Skyline Pilarga SR saddle.

By James Bracey Published 5 May 16

Specialized Power MIMIC Expert women's saddle review

We tested out the new Specialized Power MIMIC women's saddle to see if it proved the answer to soft tissue discomfort on the bike

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 29 November 18

Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow Team Edition review

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 March 09

Selle Italia SLR Flow review

Saddle review: Selle Italia SLR Flow £109

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 November 13

Brooks Cambium C13 Saddle review

Brooks recently unveiled its lightest saddle to date, the Brooks Cambium C13. After multiple rides here are our thoughts

By Chris Hovenden Published 7 February 16

Ritchey WCS contrail review

Saddle review: Ritchey WCS contrail £95

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 November 13

Selle San Marco Shortfit Supercomfort Racing saddle review

A short nosed saddle specifically for women.

By Hannah Bussey Published 25 September 19

Selle Italia Novus Flow saddle review

If you move around a lot when riding, then the Selle Italia Novus Flow saddle might be a good choice, but otherwise there are better options on the market.

By James Bracey Published 12 June 16

Bontrager Montrose Elite saddle review

The Bontrager Montrose Elite saddle is a great, reasonably priced saddle that is comfortable and easy to set up, plus there's even a 30 day trial period.

By James Bracey Published 10 June 16

Redshift Shockstop Suspension Seatpost review

Not necessarily a necessity - but a luxury that makes a difference

By Toby Martin Published 29 September 20

Essax Shark saddle review

Its innovative design certainly raises eyebrows, and Essax are making some big claims about its performance benefits, but does this play out on the road?

By Henry Robertshaw Published 14 January 15

Scicon Elan Power Ergo Saddle review

Scicon has worked with ASG Bike Science to create a high performing perch

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 17 January 20

Morgaw Forsage saddle review

The Morgaw Forsage saddle has vibration dampeners built into the design, so it should give a more comfortable ride, but in reality the difference is slight.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 6 April 16

B’Twin 900 Sport saddle review

Budget saddle which is comfortable for more racy riders.

By Paul Norman Published 29 May 15

Specialized Romin Evo Pro Mimic women's saddle review

Specialized has taken its 'beyond gender' approach to saddles

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 4 March 20

CaneCreek Thudbuster ST G4 review

How much can a suspension seat post add in the era of wide tyres and comfort geometry? A lot, it seems

By Will Thompson Published 11 September 20