Difference between Men and Women

• The pubic bone of women is normally lower
• The pelvis of women is on average a little wider

Many women have a very small distance between seat bones and many men have a very large distance.

A measurement of the seat bone distance with the help of a measurement cardboard simplifies correct saddle selection and saves unnecessary test rides.

Different saddles for men and women are no longer required with the SQ saddle concept! 

Pressure point saddle nose

Conventional saddle with a pressure point: saddle nose/pubic bone Step saddle with pressure relief perfectly adjusted to the female anatomy saddle nose/pubic bone Typical pressure measurement image of a woman in a sportive seat position on a straight classical race saddle with clear pressure peak at pubic bone arch/saddle nose.

Pressure measurement image of an average built woman in a sportive position on the SQlab 612 – without pressure points at the saddle nose.

The problem can often be seen in woman! The female pubic bone, which is in a lower position pushes on the saddle nose.

Solutions

1. The SQ step saddle with lowered saddle nose evenly reduces the pressure.
2. A more upright sitting position elevates the pubic bone.
3. (Some competitive saddles – not good) Saddle slopped forward and downward; rider slides forward into the small settlement area. Important: Review the saddle width!