Dion Lewis
The most suitable bicycle saddle should support your sit bones on the pelvic outlet while putting no pressure on the perineum when you are suffering from prostate problems. Most of the time for these types of cases, doctors suggest nose-less seats which have either two separate seat pads with individual movement or a single saddle with deep center channel with a cut-out, the length of which will not extend the portion of your thighs.
According to NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), the effects of nose-less saddle has proven be very useful on the sexual health of a regular cyclist.
In this content we are going to present you a list of the most comfortable and prostate friendly saddles (for enlarged prostate and after prostate surgery) which we have made based on our relentless research and study.
Our Top Picks
We have selected Selle SMP TRK Gel Saddle as the best seat for individuals with enlarged prostates and Hobson Pro Hub X2 Saddle for those who have done their prostate surgery recently.
The best bike seat money can buy for enlarged prostate problem
- Weight (gm): 485
- Dimensions (mm): 280 x 160
- Color: Black
- Cover: SVT
The Selle SMP TRK can be your regular saddle for racing, touring or city trekking. At the same time this saddle can be a wise choice for those who are worried about prostate problems. The deep split channel with large center cut-out eliminates numbness and keeps you cool by passing air through your genital parts.
The best bike seat for using after prostate surgery
- Weight (gm): 454
- Dimensions (mm): 192 X 284
- Color: Black
- Cover: Nu-Leather
The “Hobson Pro Hub X2” is a brilliant shaped saddle made especially for those who are suffering from pain and numbness in their prostate area. Like the “Hobson Easyseat II” this one also has a thumb-wheel at the center of the frame allowing the 2 separate halves distance adjustment. In the X2, this thumb-wheel is now Chrome plated which looks better.
How our selected bike seats for enlarged prostate & after prostate surgery compare
Before you read the whole content you can check this chart first so that you can get a quick review of each of the saddles
6 best bike seats reviewed for enlarged prostate health
1. Selle SMP TRK Gel saddle
Dropped nose with center cut-out
- Weight (gm): 485
- Dimensions (mm): 280 x 160
- Color: Black
- Cover: SVT
- The saddle features SVT (Smp Vacuum Tech) which consist of soft polyurethane and gel as padding material.
- Highly comfortable for touring, trekking and more as the saddle promotes anatomically-correct all-day comfort.
- Allows sufficient blood circulation with its deep split channel.
- The dropped front nose relieves pressure from your private parts.
- The large center cut-out will make your ride enjoyable distributing weight pressure equally over the seat.
- Very strong Steel rails.
- 100% handmade in Italy.
- Unfortunately the saddle cover material is not so great, it will tear over time.
- The lumps of the gel will eventually push you forward which will cause pressure on your scrotum.
- At the pressure points the gel flattens and spread to other parts of your saddle.
- The gel may dried out over time, it will make the saddle very hard to sit on.
The Selle SMP TRK can be your regular saddle for racing, touring or city trekking. At the same time this saddle can be a wise choice for those who are worried about prostate problems. The deep split channel with large center cut-out eliminates numbness and keeps you cool by passing air through your genital parts.
Selle SMP TRK
2. Planet Bike A.R.S seat
Deep relief for less pressure on the prostate area
- Weight (gm): Woman-367, Man-391
- Dimensions (mm): Woman-220 x 155, Man-250 x 160
- Color: Pure Black, Black with White Edges
- Cover: Lycra
- A ‘V’ shape saddle made not only for men’s anatomy but also for women and seniors.
- Full length center recess cut-out area for maximum airflow on your genital parts.
- This saddle is a combination of gel and foam padding which comforts your prostate area.
- Very flexible base which will adjust with you for the enhancement of your pedaling.
- Weather-resistant Lycra seat cover.
- The side material of this saddle is abrasion-resistant.
- Features strong and durable Steel material.
- Equipped with Steel rails and shell is made of strong plastic.
- Comes in a logical buying price.
- Men’s private parts may go numb and stuck up with the front nose.
- May cause pain in the sit bones as the pressure points are not aligned.
- The Lycra cover is susceptible to tear.
The Planet Bike A.R.S focuses on anatomic relief for both men and women. Makes you stable on an uneven bumpy road which is full of jolts. This also helps protecting your soft tissues around the prostate. No need to wear padded cycling shorts anymore when you are cycling on this saddle. A budget-friendly saddle which meets all your demand for your prostate safety.
Planet Bike A.R.S
3. ISM PN 3.0 saddle
ISM saddle for prostate support
- Weight(gm): 294
- Dimensions (mm): 255 x 120
- Color: Black, White, Black with pink base, Black with blue base
- Cover: High Quality Fabric
- Renowned for their unique design with tapered-edge mold which is patented.
- There is no basic front 5 inches, instead it has been replaced with a split nose.
- The split nose will reduce chafing on your perineum parts.
- Keeps your thighs free from excessive friction.
- Supports your Pubic Rami bone for its soft arm system.
- By ensuring 100% blood flow, this saddle protects your soft tissues on the perineum part.
- The auto-racing air vent chassis will offer incredible comfort.
- Enjoy free movement of your thighs around the saddle and offers hamstring clearance.
- 30-series foam cushioning.
- Equipped with Stainless Steel Alloy rails.
- Although it is very good for your prostate protection but the narrow split nose won’t provide much aid for some cycling category.
- Problem in finding the right sitting spot as the rider needs to sit back further.
- Cover is not so grippy and cushioning is not dense.
“Ideal Saddle Modification” is the full form of ISM. This company has a reputation for producing performance enhanced saddles mainly for triathlon. The PN (Performance Narrow) series comes in a unique ergonomic design allowing free movement of the pelvis in an aggressive situation thus sitting more comfortably on the saddle. The results found by using this saddle are all proven to be high-technical and medical in nature.
ISM PN 3.0
4. Sunlite Cloud 9 seat
Oversize comfortable saddle
- Weight (gm): 1450
- Dimensions (mm): 242 x 242 x 160
- Color: Black
- Cover: Lycra
- This saddle is known for its dual-density foam padding which supports your perineum parts.
- The Chrome coil dual spring suspensions will protect you from some serious and unexpected shocks.
- Won’t let you stop cycling on weather inclemency as it promotes weatherproof cover.
- Rigorous testing proves that, it will last countless rides.
- Design to fit almost any bike posts.
- Comes with Steel rails.
- Wide rails may not fit some bicycle seat posts (usually the seat posts where the rails clamped between 2 contoured plates).
- There is no sign of evident movement of the suspension springs on a bumpy road.
- For multi stage padding, the saddle raises you a couple of inches than your usual sitting position.
The Cloud-9 ensures the supplest riding experience with its key features like dual density foam padding, dual coil spring suspensions, weather resistant cover and so on. Engineers have developed this saddle methodically which makes it one of the great choices in the category of prostate friendly saddles. For people who have an enlarged prostate, should give this saddle a try.
Cloud 9
5. Schwinn Nose-less Saddle
No nose, no pressure on prostate area
- Weight (gm): 839
- Dimensions (mm): 175 x 190 x 100
- Color: Black
- Cover: Weather Resistant Fabric
- Flat and nose-less saddle access free leg movement from mile to miles of cycling.
- Reduce pressure point contacts from your prostate.
- Thick foam padding will vanish your numbness.
- This saddle will fit any standard seat post.
- The seat cover is weather resistant.
- Cover material is able to handle rough uses for a long time.
- Since there is no front nose, you may slide forward.
- The edges are not round enough to adjust buttocks.
- Can not be used as an exercise bike equipment.
- The saddle may not last long because of its flimsiness.
The Schwinn noseless saddle is a wide and flat saddle which is appropriate for comforting your prostate gland. This American saddle company was founded in 1895, manufacturing some of the promising saddles and bikes. The noseless design is very efficient for blood circulation and keeping your prostate free from pain and numbness.
Schwinn Noseless Saddle
6. Ergo Bike Saddle
Hornless saddle
- Weight (gm): 453
- Dimensions (mm): 228 x 152 x 88
- Color: Black
- Cover: Lycra/Vinyl
- No more numb butt as this saddle is designed for eliminating pain and numbness.
- This saddle is very easy to install and adjust.
- A prostate safety saddle designed to support sit bones.
- Enjoy risk free ride at night because of the rear reflectors of this saddle.
- This saddle will make sure there is no pain on the lady parts.
- Allows standard mounting system for most of the rails.
- Authorized by doctor and police.
- A 30-days guarantee for buyers satisfaction.
- Although this saddle is padded but not in a satisfactory way.
- The cover may ripped off over time.
- Also the rails are not durable, they may snap.
- You will keep sliding off the front of the seat onto the handlebar.
The “Ergo Bike Saddle” is a wide again flat seat which will protect your perineum to ensure a healthy and comfortable ride. Is this saddle durable or not? Well we leave that part up to you.All we can say that- this saddle will make sure you feel no pain and numbness in your prostate area. This is a NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) certified saddle.
3 best bike seats you can use after your prostate surgery
1. Hobson Pro Hub X2
- Weight (gm): 454
- Dimensions (mm): 192 X 284
- Color: Black
- Cover: Nu-Leather
- This saddle is expertly designed with high build quality for full proof satisfaction.
- Removes all the pain and numbness from prostate area while on-road and off-road cycling.
- Highly padded perforated Nu-Leather cover.
- Magnesium base with Aluminum powder coating.
- Adjust your comfort zone to your most suitable width with single dial synchronized seat pad adjustment which is Chrome plated.
- Water resistant saddle cover.
- The two halves just don’t attach completely at the front when they are close together.
- Might be too wide and flat for some user even when the pads are joint together.
- The foam may seem to be hard.
- It may take some time to get used to this saddle.
The “Hobson Pro Hub X2” is a brilliant shaped saddle made especially for those who are suffering from pain and numbness in their prostate area. Like the “Hobson Easyseat II” this one also has a thumb-wheel at the center of the frame allowing the 2 separate halves distance adjustment. In the X2, this thumb-wheel is now Chrome plated which looks better.
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2. Hobson Easyseat II Bike Saddle
- Weight (gm): 624
- Dimensions (mm): 192 X 284
- Color: Black, Charcoal Gray
- Cover: Nu-Leather
- Ergonomic design with Nu-leather perforated seat pads.
- Helps to alleviate numbness by taking off the weight from your perineum and spreads to your sit bones.
- Adjust your comfort zone or preferred width with single dial synchronized seat pad adjustment.
- A revolutionary saddle design with more padding than the original Easyseat.
- Raises stability for the extended rails.
- The base of each pad is enclosed with stiff elastomer makes your ride very stable.
- Adjustable with any standard seat-post clamp.
- At first it may take some time to cope up with the saddle.
- The dual seat pads are padded but they are pretty firm.
- The bolts in the side shot are non functional, they serve no purpose.
- The vital bolts may break and there is hardly any replacement, so you may have to buy a new saddle again.
There is a thumb-wheel on the frame placed in the middle for custom width adjustment of the seat pads. You just need to roll the thumb-wheel and it will allow concurrent, easy and accurate distance between the seat pads creating a custom width of the overall seat. This is the most unique feature of “Hobson Easyseat II” which is called the Single Dial Synchronized Seat Pad Adjustment. Therefore this saddle is highly recommended for riders who are having problems and sufferings in their prostates while cycling.
Hobson Easyseat II Saddle
3. SQlab 600 Active Saddle
- Weight (gm): 844
- Dimensions (mm): 165 x 220
- Color: Black
- Cover: K18
- Offers three widths for seat shell adjustment where each shell can be moved in any direction.
- The saddle makes sure that your perineum remains 100% free.
- The design of the saddle is triggered by SQlab step saddle concept according to their doctor’s research.
- Follows SQlab saddle width system- where you can choose from 5 different widths of this saddle according to your sit bones width.
- Offers same suspension as the successful 621 model.
- SQlab active technology where the saddle is equipped with 2-4 active sticks so that your pelvis can move horizontally on the plane.
- Cover is water resistant.
- Comes with very strong CroMo rails.
- Suits an overweight rider i.e. riders who weighs 120 kg.
- Saddle base may be harder than what you expected.
- It’s very expensive for its ingenuity.
The SQlab 600 active saddle is a special type of saddle made only for those who had a prostate surgery. This saddle is suitable for riding in a upright position. This saddle is not for those who want to do mountain cycling or road cycling. SQlab recommends that it is better to go for the 621 active which is 24 cm wide when the weight of the person is more than 120 kg.
When can I ride bike after prostate surgery
Although it is acceptable that you can return to your work and continue most of your normal activities on the same day after you have a prostate surgery. But it is better to avoid doing vigorous work or exercise or lifting anything heavy for several days after the surgery just to make sure that any kind of urinary bleeding has stopped.
The types of activities that put pressure on your perineum such as motorcycle or bicycle riding might affect you badly and even it can become a major health risk for you, if you begin to start riding too early after the surgery. It is wise to hold off such activities for about 1-4 weeks.
The time when you can start cycling again after a prostate surgery also depends on the past records of prostatitis and the amount of your future exercise or work which you will need to or willing to do. If you are an avid bicyclist and planning to do cycling relentlessly, then take plenty of time before you start cycling until you have fully recovered.
The time for you to start cycling depends on your cycling style as well. Do you prefer aggressive cycling on a bumpy mountain road or a rough terrain? Then how long are going to ride your bike? Or will you just ride on a flat road for a short amount of time? These questions are related to the time for cycling again.
Like Dr. Schrader said on The New York Times: A Release Valve for Cyclists–
“There’s as much penis inside the body as outside, When you sit on a regular bike saddle, you’re sitting on your penis.”
If you have any kind of urinating problem, or you are facing an infection, you better wait until they are all resolved. You should start slowly and easy and you should stick to an easy route limiting the amount of your cycling time. Pedaling a spinning bike at your home or local gym can also help you to fill the thrust for your cycling. Contact your doctor immediately if you face any pain or bleeding after you have start cycling.
Bike riding and prostate inflammation
Prostate is basically a gland which is situated between the bladder and the penis. Prostate problems are the problems that arise in the genital area just below the area of the testicles for men and the area between vagina and anus for women. Both male or female riders can be the victim of this problem.
– Problems that may arise from the Prostate
When you suffer from this type of problem your genital parts may go numb, you will face difficulty in urinating and some more serious situations, you will suffer from diseases related to prostate gland leading to prostate cancer. Prostate problem stimulates prostate inflammation.
– How to find out a Prostate Friendly Saddle
So should you just stop cycling? Well, for dealing such problems bike companies have introduced “prostate” saddles. These types of saddles are ergonomic in design with a wide sit bone area which includes a completely open channel so that whatever your sitting position is, your pelvic bone will carry your pressure keeping your genital parts safe.
Try to go for a saddle which has a curved front nose pointing downward. It reduces crushing your outer genital area and enables free movement of your perineal area instead compressing them.
The supporting surface is also very important. As it will carry the pressure of your body weight and put it onto your sit bones, you should consider very carefully about the shape of the supporting area. Various types of shapes (with nose or without nose) are available for adapting various physical shapes and user’s posture. Give a reasonable number of tests before choosing a saddle with the most supporting surface.
Take a look at this chart to get an idea about the sizing-
– Adjusting Your Saddle to Reduce Prostate Problems
After buying the suitable saddle it is important to adjust the saddle properly. If it is not correctly adjusted, cycling for a couple of hours will limit the blood circulation in your genital parts leading to your thighs and all the way through your legs. As a result you will completely go numb. Tilting your saddle slightly downward will release the pressure on your back. For a noseless saddle, place it a little bit lower than usual position as it supports your pelvic bones more than your higher groin area. Riders who are accustomed with nose saddles, often find noseless shapes awkward at first as it takes time to cope up.
We insist you to watch this video because we have found it very useful-
The physical shape a human was not meant to sit on a bicycle seat. In fact, many people suffer from various injuries to their prostate. Thus millions of people love cycling because it is one of the most fun and popular sports in the world. Therefore the right saddle can make you to enjoy this sport without facing any problems.
