The bicycle has been around for a long time, with the saddle remaining largely unchanged over that time.
However, Dr James Colthurst FRCS(Ed), a surgeon and long-time cyclist, has invented and developed the prototype Felix bicycle seat, which is anatomically designed to improve cycling comfort.
The saddle is claimed to prevent pain and damage for both male and female cyclists, reducing the pressure of body weight on soft tissue and focusing it on your sit bones.
The company has plans to roll out a series of bicycle seats that can be retrofitted to the majority of the world’s bicycles.
Dr Colthurst says current bike saddles prioritise appearance and streamlining over function, resulting in some major body problems.
Because men's and women’s sit bones vary, the pads of the saddle are fully adjustable, so you can be sure you're sitting on your sit bones.
There is also forward, backward and tilt adjustability to make sure you can find a comfortable position.
The seating panels are concave, which is said to help ‘cup’ the cyclist into the correct position on the seat.
Having ridden Mornera's Daimon saddle, which promises similar benefits, this design seems more appealing.
However, similar restrictions, such as manoeuvrability when riding off-road trails, look to remain.
