Bikefit Van Staeyen

Saddle pain in women

Saddle pain in women calls for its own approach.

Does this sound familiar?

  • Pressure or friction in the pubic area, even on short rides
  • Saddle pain that does not disappear with a "women's saddle"
  • Leaning forward becomes uncomfortable or impossible
  • Skin irritation or pressure points that keep recurring

The biomechanical causes

Wat er meestal achter zit

Female pelvic anatomy distributes pressure differently — a standard saddle or position does not take this into account

Saddle width, shape and tilt that are not matched to your anatomy

A reach that is too long, tilting the pelvis forward and shifting pressure

Pressure distribution that we make objectively visible with saddle pressure measurement and thermography

How we measure it

Let us find the cause.

No guesswork, just measurements: we track down where your complaint comes from and adjust your position accordingly.

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