Testimonials 11 - RIDO-USA.COM

"I can't decide which is more comfortable, the saddle or my office chair!"

"I've been very pleased with my Rido saddle, and have been recommending it to all my friends! I'm a triathlete and currently have the saddle fitted to my training/commuting bike, so use it 4 days a week for 2 hours and I can't decide which is more comfortable, the saddle or my office chair!
I used to have the Specialized Body Geometry Saddles fitted to all my bikes, but my Rido Saddle is much more comfortable! Having recently done a 100mile race on the Specialized saddle, the 'nether regions' were definitely feeling worse for wear, whereas no matter how long I sit on the Rido saddle there's never any trouble with the 'wedding vegetables'. And as an added bonus it glows in the dark!"
N.T, Consett, Co. Durham, UK

"The RIDO saddle is amazing, and does everything it claims and more."
M.D, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

"I will admit to being skeptical of the claims for your saddle, but it lives up to all its claims!

I use my bike for commuting to work and leisure, my wife runs and I use the bike to keep her company, as running is not my thing. I have tried all sorts off saddles over forty odd years of bike riding, I have about four in the shed at the present time, and have always suffered with numb bits, I haven’t had any problems since fitting my new saddle. I am looking forward to trying a long ride when the weather gets a bit better.

Sorry to sound like an advert but it is really very good, well made and excellent value."

.... R2 sounds intriguing!
S.E, Pevensey, East Sussex, UK

"Saddle is superb and I can't wait for the new lightweight version!"

P.F, Leonie Hill, Singapore

"Yes is has been a great relief to be able to cycle again in a comfortable position rather than not being able to sit down at all!"

D.B, Farnham, Surrey, UK

"This is my second rido saddle. I was waiting for the racing version to come out but in the end using my other saddles was not a serious option, especially given the good value of the Rido saddle. I use the saddles on my commuting bike and on my racing bike, which I use to race as I have a racing license with British Cycling.
I think initially the saddle felt strange but now I love the 'feel' of it!!
Looking forward to seeing what the 'racing' version is like, hopefully just as comfortable, and then I'll get another for my track bike."
K.B, Forest Hill, London, UK

"I have used the Rido saddle now on my road bike over the last few weekends, not having done any long trips ,the most being around 30 miles but it has certainly improved my comfort and enjoyment of cycling!
On my old saddle pain in the groin area would start after only a couple of miles but no such pain with the Rido and no numbness either.
I am looking forward to the launch of the Rido 2, not because I am looking for improvment but I was wanting a black saddle. They were out of stock when I ordered."
K.Mc, Dingwall. Ross-shire, UK

"It's great - I have bought 2 already....
I use it with road bikes - not racing, but trying to ride fairly fast."
O.W, Haifa, Israel

"(I have) A great machine off or on the road. I changed the stem for a higher rise and seat ( which is very hard) for a Rido seat and put on some race blades. The Schwalbe tyres puncture easily in the wet so I put on some Specialize armadillo 32's which were much better for general purposes. I now have a very comfortable ride with a go anywhere advantage and which can also go at a very fast pace with good handling."
'disney', http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=14749011

".... rido saddles: I heard of them on roadbikerider.com and bought one and I love it. Apparently i'm not alone. The nice thing is they're dirt cheap, so you can give it a try without taking out a loan. I highly recommend this saddle."

''Thomasd', http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=113136&highlight=rido

"I have recently completed Lands End to John O'Groats. I spent £80 on a Brooks saddle thinking it would help with comfort and avoid numbness in a sensitive area. But after the five days I spent cycling I was in agony!
Since then I have been testing a few saddles. Many of the expensive do help in comfort, but I came across a Rido saddle on another forum.
Dont base your opinion on looks. I swear that this cycle solves all sensitive problems. I have tested it on a 150 mile round trip around the dales, and although it took 20 minutes to get use to it is by far the best.
With a price tag of £14, it's worth a try (I have)."
'rmware', http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=307899&highlight=seats

"I know this sounds like I'm somehow part of some kind of conspiracy, but I actually bought one of these Rido seats. I received it about 10 days ago, and I've put it through it's paces. The thing actually works. I have some prostate issues (mildly enlarged though I'm just under 40). Anyhow, my urologist suggested I stop riding or figure out a new seat. Got this one, and presto, it's better!!"

... your 'stuff' kind of sits in the space between and in front of the sit-bone humps, no matter how you ride. I'm finding when you're in an aggressive position, you aren't putting all of your weight on your stuff, and if you're upright, you really have the same result. It's the same principle as the Specialized Body Geometry, but it's just a lot more pronounced. I can really tell that I'm not putting ANY pressure anyplace I shouldn't, because my sit bones REALLY felt sore during the first three 30-mile rides (which was fine), and got no numbness or tenderness at all.

My urologist (who cycles) told me to go noseless, but I couldn't bear it until I'd exhausted some other options. He told me to test my saddle by sitting on it and extending my legs away from the bike (so all my weight is only on the saddle) to see if my stuff was bearing any pressure. It doesn't seem to do that with the Rido. It works for me, and I'm really glad I got it!".
'bikegummo', http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=307899&highlight=seats

" It (RIDO) has absolutely lived up to the claim that it removes the pain from the perineum and allows full unrestricted blood flow back to the genitals, so full marks!"
M.B, Killinchy, Newtonards, Co.Down

"I (have) only took up bike riding again recently , doing 35 mile day rides, but found my self visiting the doctor after finding it hard to pee. I changed to the RIDO saddle two weeks back and the problem has stopped immediately!"
D.M, Moseley, West Midlands, UK

"Rido saddles rule. I own two of them, the blue one for my Dahon MU P24 and a glow in the dark one for my Dahon Curve. Excellent comfort."
M.B, Singapore (http://cozybeehive.blogspot.com)

"It looks like a lot of hype but I cannot really find anything obviously untrue. The (RIDO) saddle does move the pressure to the sit bones and then spreads it away from the points of the sit bones by placing them in two little 'hammocks'. The saddle is arranged so that the pressure on the perineum (and rectum) are much reduced - not zero but certainly not at all uncomfortable and no numbness. It is not perfect - on my bike I cannot get the saddle as far back as I would like - but it is good enough to forget about when I am riding. As an engineering solution it is really elegant and at sub £10 a real bargain."
'Dr. Steve', (http://cozybeehive.blogspot.com)

"Love my saddle! I have a box of saddles, none of which satisfied me. Yours is by far the most comfortable. Waiting for the weather to clear so I can do a long ride,but you're right: the longer I ride the more comfortable it gets. Thanks!"
C.T, Coolville, Ohio, USA

"A quick note to say how much I like the Rido ... I have this saddle on three folding bikes I use for commuting.
My comment is interest in a lighter weight Rido ... something <200g. This model would cost more, but there is certainly a market and an opportunity. I just rode the Spyder for the first time and it's indeed surprisingly comfortable for such a minimalist structure; but not half as comfortable as Rido!
Grumble, grumble, where is my light weight Rido (fluorescent of course)?"
K.F, unknown location

"I bought the Rido saddle to replace the original standard saddle supplied with a Brompton bike recently purchased. I did not find the Brompton standard saddle very comfortable.
The Rido saddle is much better than the original Brompton. The Rido does not feel as though it is going to be any better when I start on a ride but there is little or no discomfort en route and the biggest difference is that there is no remaining discomfort when the ride is finished. I also have an old Falcon all-terrain style bike and I may well get a Rido saddle for that too!"
P.M, Lymington, Hampshire, UK

"Just yesterday, I completed 17 miles light of 800 miles from St Malo to Bezier in 11 days. I felt it was a creditable performance from a 60 year-old!
I was amazed at the level of comfort from an unpadded saddle and am pleased with the purchase."
D.R, Hereford, Herefordshire, UK