How To Measure Sit Bones For Saddle Width. If my sit bones have a narrow width then i should look for a narrow saddle. This serves as a basis to select a saddle model with a matching saddle width.
If a person’s saddle is too narrow, then his or her sit bones will stick out over the sides, and the soft tissues will uncomfortably carry your weight. Width of sit bones + x (defined as added width by manufacture) = the saddle. Usually a gel or memory foam pad that you sit on, so your sit bones leave an impression that.
Make sure you are sitting upright, which will push your sit bones into a vertical position.
How many cm to add to the measured sit bone width in order to get an optimal saddle width. After measuring the sit bones distance, most companies provide either a “finder” online system on a chart where your measured sit bones width correlates to certain saddles. Sit on the foil, lean forward a bit to approximate your riding position, then lift your feet. You can try to mimic your position when you ride a bike but it’s not accurate enough.