Can a saddle make you faster?

[derrick]

Have just done 2x 5 mile turbo rides, The first ride was with the saddle that is on the turbo, it's an Adamo, it's what my other half uses on all her bikes, i found it unbearable, So it was time for a saddle swap, i put a Specialized toupe on the turbo and had another go.
https://www.strava.com/activities/593994952 25.6 Average
https://www.strava.com/activities/594026505 29.5 Average
So i have come to the conclusion if you want to go faster make sure you have the right saddle.

 

[Banjo]

I am certain a comfortable saddle will make you quicker.
especially on longer rides a sore undercarriage can make you lose concentration and even the will to push on.

 

[numbnuts]

Only if it's got checked tape on it ….black and white is faster

and what he ^^ said above is very true

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

The saddle that suits/fits/set up right etc doesn't make you faster.
The saddle that is uncomfortable/not set up right etc could make you slower.

 

[jefmcg]

The saddle that suits/fits/set up right etc doesn't make you faster.
The saddle that is uncomfortable/not set up right etc could make you slower.

This. Being uncomfortable is the worst.

 

[midlife]

Some saddles were banned because you could push back against them............

Shaun

 

[2IT]

This. Being uncomfortable is the worst.

Remember Tony Martin last year put sand paper grip tape on his saddle. Maybe to stay in position? ??

Instead it chewed right through his shorts and into him! What was he thinking?

@mickle looked more comfortable riding naked than literally bloody Tony when his ride was over.

Tony finished 7th at the World's TT.