1. 1. Anatomy: men and women
  2. 2. Ergonomic: riding positions

1.
Saddles for men and women are different

Men and women are really different. Our bodies are different and the genital area in particular is very male and female dedicated!

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  • A man's arteries and nerves run parallel into the penis, maintaining an average distance apart of 30-35 mm.

    Selle Royal's anatomical saddles for men feature a wide pressure relief area on the saddle to accommodate this.

  • Women's arteries and nerves converge into the clitoris, a narrower and shorter route 20-25 mm.

    Selle Royal's anatomical saddles for women feature a Narrower more "V" shaped pressure relief area.

  • The average sit bones width for men is 118 mm.

    The Selle Royal saddles for men are narrower than saddles for women.

  • The average sit bones width for women is 130 mm.

    The Selle Royal saddles for women are wider than saddles for men.

2.
Riding position for different cyclists

One of Selle Royal's most important design parameters is the riding position. This has a big influence on how the sit bones and other intimate parts of the body contact the saddle. Selle Royal has categorized 4 riding positions to address these important contact areas: Sport, Athletic, Moderate and Relaxed.

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Sport

The Sport rider typically sits on the saddle with a 15 degree spine angle.

Athletic

The Athletic rider typically sits on the saddle with a 30 degree spine angle.

Moderate

The Moderate rider typically sits on the saddle with a 60 degree spine angle.

Relaxed

The Relaxed rider typically sits upright with a 90 degree spine angle.