America’s Bike Seat Test Program and Shop

TEST SADDLES BY MAIL WITH FREE SHIPPING BOTH WAYS!!  AND GET CREDIT TOWARD YOUR PURCHASE!!

WE FEATURE OVER 100 DIFFERENT MODELS OF ROAD, TRI, MTB, LEISURE, AND RACING SADDLES FROM THE WORLD’S BEST BIKE SEAT MAKERS — “TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

Bike Seat Guru is the premier destination for riders to try a range of bike saddles from the world’s best saddle makers — American, Italian, and Asian. Contact us for saddle fitting advice, recommendations, and the best selection of saddles — whether you race, ride for endurance, or just want to enjoy your riding without pain, numbness, and chafing.

Customer Service Expertise
With more than 35 years of experience in riding, racing, bike fitting, and saddle testing, we offer personal attention and expertise unmatched in the field. Bike Saddles are our passion and we are dedicated to offering the assistance you need to achieve your sports, fitness, and lifestyle goals.

The Best Bike Saddle Gear with Personal Guidance
Our multi-brand 
Bike and Triathlon Saddle Shop provides solutions for all your training and racing needs. Equip your bike with the best seat with our Bike Seat Demo Program. We'll help you find the right product for your level and style -- and offer the best prices you can find!

Contact us for more information about bike saddles for all your cycling needs.

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Douglas Baumgarten, M.S. - Bike Seat Guru Director

  • 13 years of bike fitting experience with thousands of satfisfied cyclists, from pros to amateurs to recreational tourers.
  • International Bike Fitting Institute Level 3 Certified Bike Fitter
  • Serotta International Cycling Institute (SICI) Certified Bike Fitter
  • Fit Institute Slow Twitch (F.I.S.T.) Certified Triathlon Bike Fitter
  • USA Cycling Certified Coach & Experienced (Triathlon) Bike Racer
  • Barnett Bicycle Institute Certified in bicycle assembly and maintenance
  • Named one of the top 30 bike fitters in the world, 2022.
  • Harvard University Graduate with Master's Degree in Exercise Science
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Director Certified
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • Certified Medical Exercise Specialist
  • Certified Squash Professional – Two-Time Virginia State Open Champion 
  • MSBL baseball All-Star
  • Championship Fastpitch Softball Official
  • Schwinn Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor

Elizabeth Baumgarten, M.S. - Sportfit Triathlon Coaching Director

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  • USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach; Training Peaks Certified Coach
  • Ironman Cozumel 2011 Age-Group Winner
  • Ironman World Championship (Kona) Finisher, 2012
  • Amer. Swimming Coaches Assn. Level 2 Certified Coach (2013)
  • US Masters Swim Certified Level 2 Coach
  • World Triathlon Championships Age-Group 7th Place finish (2017)
  • USA Triathlon All-American 2011-2014
  • #1 Triathlon Regional AG Ranking
  • Over 90 Age Group or Overall Female Podium Finishes in Running and Triathlon Races since 2004, from 5K to Marathon & Sprint to Ironman Distance
  • Boston Marathon Finisher 2010,2013, 2014
  • 2013 Washington Area Runner Age-Group, Ranked Ninth
  • Slowtwitch Certified Swim Coach
  • Master's Degree in Public Policy (Peace Operations), George Mason University

Need The Most Comfortable Bike Seat For Long Rides?

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we will be happy to provide a tailored solution based on our many years of bike fitting and saddle pressure mapping.

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