Spongy Wonder Noseless Bike Seat

Until this year, I had no idea these types of seats existed. I went biking early in the year with a friend who had one and it sparked my interest. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I have been extremely happy the past few months.First, I have struggled with piriformis syndrome the past 3 years from biking. After my first ride with this seat, I was sold. I have had no issues since I started using this seat. It still flares up from time to time, but it has nothing to do with biking, but from bad work chairs.(can you make work chairs :) ) It was so bad before this seat, I had thought about giving up biking. To give you an idea of how bad, it would flare up for multiple days after a short ride of 20-30 miles. It would be so bad some times, I could not even sit in comfy chairs at home, but had to lie down to remove the pressure and stretching of the muscle over the sciatic nerve.Second, with this seat, I have absolutely no pain anywhere. (yes guys, I am speaking specifically to you)I just completed the MS150 (150miles over 2 days) and never once had any pain. When all my friends were complaining about their bum hurting (or other areas), I had absolutely none.Another example is going over train tracks.(my ride to work takes me over multiple sets of tracks) Normally, you have to lift off the seat a little so it doesn't hurt. Now, I just stay sitting which allows me to loosen up my hands a bit so they don't take all the force of the impact...win-win.Last, I wasn't one of the riders who had excruciating back pain from riding, but I would have some minor pain. I have not had any back pain since using this seat, even doing the 150 miles. I think this is because without the horn, it allows your lower back to be in a more natural position.Third, I believe in this seat so much, I actually just purchased two more. One for my second bike and one for my wife's bike.neutral thoughtsFirst, it takes a few rides to get used to quickly getting in the right position since there is not the horn to help. What I mean is, how quickly it takes for you to get your body in the center of the seat.Second, without the horn, it takes a few rides to get used to not using it to maintain control. Maybe it is because I am an amateur rider, but I never realized how much I used my legs against the horn of the seat to help in turns. I have noticed now, if I use my legs in the same manner, they are pushing against the bike frame. But mostly, I tend to use more of my arm strength to compensate.Both of these neutral thoughts, are very very very minor things.

If it weren't for this seat, I would no longer be able to ride my bike. It takes a little getting used to but I feel like I could ride all day long with this seat. Much kinder to those delicate areas than regular bike seats. Have had this for over a year now.

Lightweight (compared to other no nose saddles). It's not perfect as a saddle (compared to traditional ones), but it has been letting me ride an upright now again, whereas before, I was only riding a recumbent.No prostate pressure, and let me tell you, it's an amazing feeling. Wish I discovered this years ago.

What I wonder most is why it's called "spongy" . The pad is dense enough that it's nearly hard. I'm not having any success in having a pain free ride. What I am doing is shifting from one spot to another as the pain becomes unbearable. I wish I had bought one of the much less expensive ones with the split seat and cushions.

Good product and very supportive.

I like it, it saves my tessies. takes getting used to

Been using cheapo schwinn noseless saddles for years and shopped, and tried others. This one is a winner. Also, it's made in North America (Canada and US). Very good quality. Super happy with it.

good stuff no pressure in delicate areas