Noseless Bike Seat – Weight on the Sit Bones, Nothing in Front

A 20 x 18 cm platform with a deep foam layer and no protruding front section. It bolts to standard seat post rails, so the swap is a five-minute job with the tools you already own. At 440 g it is a fair trade for what it changes on a long ride.

Why choose this bike seat?

A conventional saddle loads a narrow band of contact, which is unremarkable for a short hop and noticeable after an hour. Take the nose away and the same weight spreads over a much wider surface. The pedal stroke opens up as a side effect.

• Flexing mount: the elbow under the platform absorbs surface buzz before it reaches you.
• Wide platform: 20 x 18 cm of padded surface with no front section in the way.
• Deep foam: a thick cushion layer that keeps its shape rather than packing down flat.
• Open stroke: thighs move freely, which changes how the last ten kilometers feel.
• Rail fitting: mounts on the usual seat post clamp, no adapter or special hardware.

The saddle you forget about somewhere in the second hour.

Level it first, then set the height so your knee is almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. The fore-aft position needs a couple of short rides to settle, because a nose-free seat sits further back than you expect. Re-check the clamp bolts after that first ride.

Specifications

• Platform 20 x 18 cm (7.9 x 7.1 in)
• Weight 440 g
• Flexing suspension elbow
• Thick foam padding
• Standard seat post rail fitting

Fit it before your next long ride.