Customer Reviews

Schwinn High-Density Foam Mountain Saddle

5 star:		(40)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I had one of these on my road bike for about two years. In that time, I probably rode about 1000 miles, generally doing 10-30 miles/ride.

This seat can be extremely comfortable, and for the price, is definitely a good deal. Most riders will certainly get their money's worth.

Many of the other negative reviews on here describe exactly what I noticed with this seat before I adjusted it properly, which takes a lot of trial and error. Because it is so soft, when you depress it, you don't end up exactly where you expect to, so you may end up aligning it a different position than you think you initially should. For me, I had to tilt it back about 10 degrees from level. After that, it was EXTREMELY comfortable. I can ride 50 miles and feel quite cozy.

The negatives I see with this are durability related. The outer fabric is pretty cheap, and after getting it wet with sweat or rain, it will eventually pull free of the inner, rubberrized layers. You'll start to see "blisters" in the fabric, and soon after, the covering will tear free. I think what causes this is that the Schwinn logo on the side is a bit sticky and will tug on the cover as your shorts slide over it. The other is that the seat is a bit wide for a road bike (good for a mountain bike) which may cause you to pinch the front of the seat with your thighs as you peddle.

If you are looking into other options, I would recommend the Nashbar 2x Sport Saddle for a few dollars more. It is very similar to this one but narrower, more rounded, and more durable. It is however, not as soft as this one, which may be good or bad for you.

In summary:

Pros: This saddle is among the most comfortable you can find for under $75 (once adjusted properly).

Cons: Durability questionable over time. A bit heavy compared to "serious" road bike seats.

This is the most comfortable bike seat I have ever sat on, much better than the Butterfly Tri gel seat I bought for about $100 and never used. I have one on my tri bike, on my beat-around mountain bike and will be buying another one for a new road bike I'm getting.

During a local 2006 century ride, I saw another woman with the same Schwinn seat on her road bike and we both agreed that this seat is the best!!!

I have been looking around for a bicycle seat to ride on rough trails. The one my bike came with was not cutting it. ;) I ended up choosing this one, because of the 'give' in the narrow part of the seat. I thought it would create more comfort. I put it on that night and went riding. Not only was it more comfortable, but there was a bounce to it, so when you went over rocky trails, it didn't hurt to hit the seat on the way down! I'm a satisfied customer! :)

This is definitely a good comfortable seat. I recently biked for 38 miles in one day (approximately 3 hours) and my rear was just starting to get a little sore at the very end. The gel padding is very nice.

Let's face it, bike seats do wear out over time. Even the most expensive saddles are going to break down over time, and even with a premium gel seat from five or six years ago, you're going to feel the pain in that "important area" when you take a drop with an XC bike or bump a curb with a street cruiser.

If you look carefully at the photos of this Schwinn Adult Ergonomic Bicycle Saddle you'll see that it has a cut-out center relief zone in just the right area. From a personal perspective this rider found that the "love channel" section works like a champ, and after riding for a couple of hours I found that my backside wasn't sore and my crotch never felt like it was numb or falling asleep.

Do keep in mind that any saddle, regardless of price, has to be adjusted to the individual rider, and it might take a day or two (or three) to do this. Carry your simple adjustment tools with you and you can do it while you're riding, and you'll find the investment of time will pay off in riding comfort.

Also worthy of consideration is the well-made Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle, a similar product with a slightly different though quite comfortable and sharp looking.

It almost seems that a bike saddle of this price shouldn't be given any more than a 4-star rating, as there are some great gel seats out there that cost a lot more. On the other hand, once this saddle is adjusted properly, it's a 5-star ride, and that's what counts. It's well-made, and highly recommended.

The best thing about this seat is its sleek and stylish appearance - I was liking it quite a lot until I actually sat on it. I know a lot of people have liked this seat - that's why I tried it - but for me and my bike which lacks any rear or seat suspension, this is a very uncomfortable seat. I'm a pretty large guy, and it could just be that it is a bit too narrow, but it felt hard, and caused pain in the sensitive area after just a couple miles for me.

A couple reviewers said that the adjustment made a difference, so I tried several different adjustments - but to no avail. It just didn't work out for me.

I was looking for a seat that would relieve pressure in the perineum area. This seat did not relieve the "numb n@#s" syndrome that bothers many male riders - I still had numbness in the genital area after riding on this seat. I'm not sure why they call it an ergonomic seat except for marketing purposes.

It's probably not a bad seat if you are just looking for a padded, adjustable, and economical straight replacement.

I bought this saddle for an old Pacific road bike that I am transforming into the ultimate comfort/hybrid bike! :) I wanted a saddle that is comfy but not too wide. I previously had a Schwinn cruiser seat that was too wide for me and rubbed my chubby little thighs. I am 5'3" and weigh 190 lbs. As such, I wanted to find a saddle that is not too wide or too narrow and has some cushion AND didn't cost a fortune. I paid $17.00 and change for this saddle. The seat is attractive and for me the perfect width. It has a nice firm 'squishy' feel and surprisingly does absorb the shock pretty well considering it has no springs. However, before long I can feel my seat bones pressing on the seat's rails, which really starts to hurt. My bo'om is ready to stop riding long before the rest of me, which is not beneficial to helping me to burn off the excess pounds, which is the reason I wanted to get a bike. A minor complaint is that the Schwinn emblems on the sides of the saddle began to rub off after the first ride. This seat may work well for someone who is lighter, but if you're heavy, I would recommend that you do some more shopping.

but it's much more comfortable than the stock seat on my Trek 4500. I'm new to riding, and my pelvic bones need all the encouragement they can get to stay out on the trail. This seat has helped me ignore some of the discomfort that comes with learning any new sport. I don't slide around at all while I'm on it, and installation took about 20 minutes.

I wonder if it would be overkill to buy a Bell gel seat to go on top of this saddle....?

I lost my other comfy seat - much larger - transporting my bike. I saw this one and decided to try it after reading the reviews. I ride anywhere from 10 miles to 35 miles. It is a lot better on the shorter rides - up to 20 miles. But even on the longer rides it is still really comfortable considering I am on it over 2 hour. You can not beat the price.