The saddle is one of three contact points between the bike and yourself, and it takes a considerable amount of your body weight. With that in mind, here is GTN's guide on which saddle to choose for triathlon.

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With the amount of time cyclists spend on their bike, it’s hardly surprising to hear so many complaints about saddles and the amount of discomfort people experience from them. As triathletes, we like to lean forward and use aero bars, putting even more pressure on some rather sensitive areas.

It is worth noting that a saddle is never going to feel like a armchair. Even with the best suited saddle it will still include bouts of discomfort, numbness and pain from time-to-time. Fortunately though, there are lots of saddles to choose from that are suitable to all needs.

Beyond the classic road saddle, there are a number of triathlon and time trial specific saddles. These include:
- Those with extra comfort and padding.
- Those with a cut-out section to relieve pressure.
- Those with a short nose (often in a split nose style).

Mark explores the various options available however, if you have any more questions, make sure to ask them in the comments below 👇

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