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Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle | 
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| Brand: Planet Bike
Category: Sports
Buy New: $19.99 - $44.99
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Rating: 59 reviews
Sales Rank: 156
ASIN: B000U7NU1Y
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| Features:
| • | Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle eliminates pain and numbness for any style of biking | | • | Sit-bone GEL pads relieve pressure from soft tissue | | • | Full-length center recess with hole offers anatomic relief and ventilation | | • | SuperSoft padding with a flex base offers maximum comfort and support | | • | With a durable, weatherproof cover |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Eliminate numbness and pain with the seriously comfortable Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle. The A.R.S. saddle will allow you to stay comfortable for hours of riding and take the bumps of the road or trail with minimal discomfort. While the A.R.S. is not the absolute lightest seat available, it earns its five-star rating in rump-saving comfort--making it a favorite of road riders, weekenders, mountain bikers, and freestylers alike. While sit-bone gel pads provide needed cushioning on pressure points, the full-length center recess keeps pressure away from your most vulnerable areas, providing anatomic relief from painful bumps and/or long rides. SuperSoft padding with a flex base offers maximum comfort and support when seated. The A.R.S. seat is a favorite for any style of biker, whether you're an occasional rider without a high tolerance to the biking saddle, put in many miles and need maximum relief and support, or take frequent bumps.
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Best seat I've owned June 20, 2007
A. Ferguson (MO, USA)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
Over the years, I've owned everything from Selle San Marco to Specialized Body Geometry, and this seat is seriously the most comfortable seat I've ever owned. If you're looking for the lightest seat around, this isn't it; mine weighs 390 grams. But if you want to be comfortable for hours on end, buy this seat. I can't recommend it enough. I do my best to keep my mountain bike under 20lbs., so I've saved weight elsewhere to make up for the extra grams of this seat and it's totally worth it. I plan on buying the women's version for my wife soon, too.
Great seat, just what I needed July 24, 2008
M. Pennington (Nashville, TN)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Over the last 10 years, I've ridden about 1,000 miles a year. Most rides are 20 to 40 miles with a few up to 60. Last year I did 2,000 and developed a lot of pain on the points of my sit bones (where presumable you are suppose to put your weight). I was riding a Koobi Enduro for about 2 years (which previously worked OK). Before that, I road a basic Serfas gel saddle (and really liked it until I started using aero bars due to stressed muscles in my left hand). The Serfas was not split and did not allow riding with bars without undue pressure on the prostate. In any event, every bike store I talk to and every article I read talks about the importance of a firm saddle. Well, maybe that's generally true but this saddle has been a great change for me (more cushion than the average serious bike seat). My sit bones are almost back to normal and the split allows me to keep pressure away from "important areas". No problems there. I ride about half in the aero bars and half sitting up, frequently shifting positions and weight to avoid injury and discomfort. When in the bars, I try to keep no more than 40% of my weight in the saddle, maybe 40% on pedals and 20% in bars. When sitting up, probably 50%, 40%, 10%. Seems to be working OK. Best advice, if it hurts, don't do it. I have a friend that just road until he was numb. Needless to say, he's got serious problems now. Seems like a duh, but apparently not. Happy riding! (oh, I'm I guy, Library Lady is my wife...lol)
Planet Bike's A.R.S. = Mountain Bike Comfort July 9, 2009
John Williamson (Bucks County, PA USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Let's face it, bike seats are going to wear out over time. 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 mountain bike (MTB) or bump a curb with a street cruiser.
If you look carefully at the photos of this Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief 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. Have been using this particular seat on my primary MTB for over a year now, and have no compelling reason to change to another.
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 economical and well-made Schwinn Adult Ergonomic Bicycle Saddle, a similar product with a slightly different though quite comfortable feel. This is one that I've used for a couple of years on my secondary MTB with excellent results. Also had occasion recently to try a bike equipped with a Serfas Pro-Flo Men's Bicycle Saddle, but personally didn't find that one quite as comfortible as the offerings from Planet Bike or the one from Schwinn.
There are many great gel seats on the market that cost more (and some that run less) than this Planet Bike A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Saddle, and it almost seems that a bike seat of this price shouldn't be given any more than a 4-star rating. On the other hand, once this saddle is adjusted properly, it's a 5-star ride, and that's all that counts. It's well-made, durable, and highly recommended.
7/9/2009
Highly recommend this seat! July 22, 2009
Norm E. Nielsen (CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I did a ton of research on Amazon and found this seat to be reasonably priced and had the best reviews. I received it quickly and put it on for the ride home last night. I love it! I've owned two other anatomical seats (Terrys). Both were more expensive and less comfortable. Also!, you'll be pleasantly surprised with how compact this seat is. I thought because it was so well reviewed that it must be huge and the reviewers all less than avid cyclists. It's only about an inch wider and 1/2 inch taller than my MTB saddle from Terry but more comfortable. I will probably order another one just to have on hand in case they discontinue it, before it wears out. Not that the quality looks bad, but just in case.
Great Seat! January 1, 2009
Allen (San Francisco, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very comfortable seat. I had an older (2006) WTB Speed V saddle and it was awful. The neck was too thick. This neck is slightly thinner and more malleable. Gives your legs enough room/area to pedal fast but gives your sit bones enough cushion and support not to make you sore or numb during the ride. This seat rides very similar to my WTB Pure V, very comfy! (once adjusted correctly)
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