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Seats & Saddles · Cloud-9

Cloud-9 Cruiser Select Saddle

The Cloud-9 Cruiser Select is the wide, sprung comfort saddle that bike shops have sold for years to riders who sit upright and want to stop thinking about their seat. On an e-bike ridden at neighborhood and commuter pace with little weight on the pedals, that upright position makes a wide saddle with springs a sensible match. It fits a standard rail clamp, so it swaps onto nearly any seatpost. The coil springs and thick foam suit casual riding; sportier riders will find it too wide and bouncy for long pedaling efforts.

Upright cruiser, step-through and commuter e-bikesRiders replacing a narrow or hard stock saddleCasual and neighborhood riding

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Key considerations

  • Wide saddles chafe if you pedal hard; match it to an upright position
  • Standard rails fit most seatposts; check clamp type
  • Springs add weight and a bit of bounce
  • Vinyl cover is weatherproof but can be warm in summer

Pros

  • Very comfortable upright
  • Standard rail mount
  • Durable cover

Considerations

  • Too wide for sporty riding
  • Heavy
  • Springs can squeak

Compatibility notes

  • Seatposts with a standard rail clamp (most)

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