Lushforest bike seat cushion
There’s a lot to love about this bike cover. Firstly, it’s padded with not just a thick silica gel, but also with memory foam. Individually, the two materials are great ways to make riding your bike more comfortable, but together they amount to a game changer. Riding with this cover was like sitting on a cloud, and it immediately made our cycle all the more enjoyable. Plus, the whole surface is covered in a lycra fabric, so you know it’s going to handle sweat well too.
Due to its slightly wider size, we did have a few hiccups when trying to use it on our mountain bike – narrower saddles mean there will be more overhang – but if you can get it to stay firmly in place it should still have a positive effect. We preferred using it on our exercise bike for at-home spin classes, however, and loved how it handled the switching between sitting and standing, with the foam springing back into place each time.
This cover also gets massive bonus points for coming with a couple of handy extras. For the safety-conscious riders among you, at the back of the seat there is a reflective strip so you can be seen even as the sun begins to set. There’s also an adjustable toggle and two extra straps to keep your cover firmly in place and tied to whichever bike you’re using. But our favourite bonus was the added waterproof cover. It was the only seat pad we tested that came with this extra as standard, and though they probably don’t cost a lot, it’s a nice addition. Now you can keep your bike seat dry, dust-free and enjoy your ride come rain or shine.