Brand | Planet Bike |
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Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 10"L x 6"W x 4"H |
Material | lycaspandex |
Outer Material | aluminum |
Pad Type | Gel Pad |
Bike Type | Multi-use for all bikes |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.61 x 6.77 x 3.86 inches |
Package Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 6 x 4 inches |
Item Weight | 0.91 Pounds |
Brand Name | Planet Bike |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Model Name | Planet Bike Anatomic Relief System Classic Bike Seat- men |
Suggested Users | mens |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Planet Bike |
Part Number | 5000-1 |
Included Components | bike seat |
Size | Adult |
Sport Type | Cycling |
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Brand | Planet Bike |
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Product Dimensions | 10"L x 6"W x 4"H |
Material | lycaspandex |
Outer Material | aluminum |
About this item
- TOP REVIEWED BIKE SEAT DESIGNED FOR COMFORT: The anatomic relief saddle is built around foam padding with a flexible base for maximum comfort and support; The relief design keeps you pedaling longer without experiencing numbness or discomfort
- ANATOMIC RELIEF DESIGN: The full length center recess provides ideal anatomic relief, guaranteed to leave you smiling after every ride
- LYCRA COVER DESIGNED FOR REPEATED RIDING: Plush lycra designed cover with abrasion-resistant side material to reduce overall wear and tear through repeated use of your bike
- SIMPLE TO MOUNT ON ATB, MOUNTAIN, HYBRID, EXERCISE AND PELOTON BIKES: The solid steel rail construction is simple to mount to any standard bike seat post
- ELECTRIC BIKE READY: Perfect bike seat for your electric bicycle to keep you comfortable on long or short rides
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Classic Comfort Based Bike Seat
The Planet Bike A.R.S. Classic has the most miles ridden of any anatomic relief designed comfort bike seat available. It's sporty good looks and anatomic relief features give you great comfort and support on short and long rides, alike, distributing the pressure of riding across the saddle and eliminating pressure into your sit bones. Developed from thousands of rides this bike seat will leave you happy and comfortable no matter how far you ride. Great for your exercise bike.
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The Planet Bike Classic Anatomic Relief classic is the original anatomic Relief bike seat that has been keeping cyclists comfortable for decades. It's sporty good looks and anatomic Relief features give you great comfort and support on short and long rides, alike, distributing the pressure of riding across the saddle and eliminating pressure into your sit bones. Developed from thousands of rides This bike seat will leave you happy and comfortable no matter how far you ride.
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Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle
Eliminate numbness and pain with the seriously comfortable Planet Bike Men's A.R.S. Anatomic Relief Bicycle Saddle. The A.R.S. seat is a favorite for any style of biker, whether you're an occasional rider without a high tolerance to the biking saddle, put in many miles and need maximum relief and support, or take frequent bumps. Sit-bone gel pads provide needed cushioning on pressure points and the full-length center recess keeps pressure away from your most vulnerable areas, providing anatomic relief from painful bumps and/or long rides. SuperSoft padding with a flex base offers maximum comfort and support when seated. A durable weather-proof cover keeps the saddle working well and looking good for years of use. While the A.R.S. is not the absolute lightest seat available, it earns its five-star rating in rump-saving comfort--making it a favorite of road riders, weekenders, mountain bikers, and freestylers alike.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Full length center recess for comfortable anatomic relief
- SuperSoft padding with flex support base for maximum comfort and support
- Soft top cover with abrasion-resistant side material
- Dimensions: 6.5 by 10.5 inches (WxL)
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ASIN | B000C17L2W |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #27,619 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #67 in Bike Saddles |
Date First Available | September 2, 2003 |
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Customers like the comfort, quality, value, and performance of the bike seat. For example, they mention it's comfortable, does not have a mushy feel, and is pleasant to ride on. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, fit, and pain relief.
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Customers like the comfort of the bike seat. They say it is firm enough that it does not have a mushy feel, and is pleasant to ride on. They also mention that they have not had one moment of sit bone pain or perineum numbness since using it, and that their hands are tingle free after the ride.
"...bottom out (cruiser seats like the giddyup pictured here) are quite comfortable but aren't really ideal for longer rides as they rub in various..." Read more
"...’s abuse well enough to say I’m impressed with it and is just as comfortable, if not more comfortable than the day I fit it up on my distance..." Read more
"...I highly recommend this seat! It is super soft and plush without being so large that it squishes everything and and not as thin as a road bike seat..." Read more
"Comfortable for short rides, but way too hard for anything longer than a few miles" Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the bike seat. Some mention that it's well made and holds up very well, while others say that the logos on the nose of the saddle are not too durable, and the seat started to wear really early. Some customers also mention that the front sticker came off after two rides and that a small tear developed in the cover.
"...on anything short of a Lazy-Boy, but for the most part, nothing vital felt crushed!..." Read more
"...This seat reviewed well and looked to address the comfort issues with my stock saddle.► INSTALLATION:..." Read more
"...I will note that the front sticker came off after two rides (I assume friction from thighs), however, this is OK since it looks much better without..." Read more
"...Just rode 37 miles in it and no discomfort. Very high quality and vey pleased." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bike seat. They mention that it is comfortable, much better than the stock seat, and an excellent upgrade to a stock seat. Some customers also say that it's the best cheap saddle you can buy.
"...I find it to be a perfect seat and it was super reasonable (price wise). It looks sharp and really looks great on my bike...." Read more
"...I do feel that this is a great seat. For the price, I figured I could give it a shot. I'm definitely happy with the purchase!" Read more
"...if that's what you're looking for, but I find it to be very acceptable for a bike seat...." Read more
"...For the price, I say that this is an excellent saddle for urban bikes, hybrids, and some light-trail bikes. Recommended." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the padded seat. They say it is well-made, reasonable, and worth every Oz.
"...Worth every Oz in my opinion." Read more
"...This is affordable, has stood up to the year’s abuse well enough to say I’m impressed with it and is just as comfortable, if not more comfortable..." Read more
"...I find it to be a perfect seat and it was super reasonable (price wise). It looks sharp and really looks great on my bike...." Read more
"...Bought another for my kid. Good price." Read more
Customers like the performance of the bicycle seat. They mention that it serves its purpose well, and performs as advertised. Some say that it works great at first, but some say that after about 30 minutes of riding it starts to wear really early near the stitching. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...and 50 miles of riding, I think less and less about it, and I'm riding really fast, which are all good things...." Read more
"...hold up over time but for now, this saddle meets my needs and does it superbly. At the price, this is a hard deal to beat...." Read more
"...The outcome - this seat worked VERY well in solving the numbness issue, although not completely...." Read more
"Started off great. The seat started to wear really early near the stiching. That area became uncomfortable...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the bike seat. They mention that it has a streamlined look, and is comfortable. Some say that it does not effect the overall aesthetics of the bicycle in any way. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and appearance of this product.
"...The cutout is generous, and I notice zero pressure on the perineum but also not like I am sliding forward off the saddle...." Read more
"...year (lots o'hours)- rough stuff and cissy stuff, and it still looks and feels great...." Read more
"...It looks sharp and really looks great on my bike...." Read more
"...The sciatic recess is nice as well, and has really cut down on the tingling-sensation I feel in my nether region after a long ride......" Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the saddle. Some mention that it fits their ample ass and spreads weight out over bone structure. They also say that the configuration fits their anatomy quite well. However, others say that it's too narrow for a big man, it does concentrate pressure, and that it is too wide for advanced mountain bike trail use.
"...Enter the ARS saddle. It has a broad but not too broad flat area you to find a good place to distribute weight across the sit bone arch...." Read more
"...the reviews, I noticed one of the major complaints was that it was not big enough...." Read more
"...It truly is a great saddle for me and my riding style(s). Not too big (again, I am fairly "slim"), not too small; not too soft, not too..." Read more
"...Same for the center channel, it's there but its small, not sonething i can position myself on while testing let alone while peddaling...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pain relief provided by the saddle. Some mention that it gives much needed relief, completely eliminates tingling and numbness, and provides loads of anatomical relief. However, others say that it doesn't take all of the pain out after a 15 to 20 mile ride and that their bottom still gets a bit sore.
"...leather and steel (came stock with my bike), and this provides loads of anatomical relief over that traditional bicycle saddle!..." Read more
"...out the pressure placed upon my hands, but in terms of anatomical relief no notable relief...." Read more
"This keeps my legs and rear end happy. Other seats pinch a nerve and my legs go numb. Bought another for my kid. Good price." Read more
"...the saddle every which way but loose, but the final result was a sore bottom and a ride that couldn't be tolerated for more than 40 minutes before..." Read more
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People's sit bones and sit bone arch are quite different person to person. This is probably why Brooks saddles are so popular since with break in you get a custom fit. Sit bone width is touted online but as a youtube bike fitter said, he noticed little correlation between these measurements and what saddle people wound up happiest with. For me, the calculator said I should be happy with a 140-145mm saddle, but these all seemed too narrow. The issue is that in a typical riding position (neither road bike aggressive, nor cruiser totally upright) it isn't the sit bone points that the saddle supports, but rather a significant portion of the arch up to the pubic bone. This is also why some people like 'spoon' saddles with a concave curve and some like flat. This arch is a 3d shape so simple measurements can't really capture what's going on with it.
I also felt frustrated by the design of most saddles. Many of them have a pronounced rounded bump of foam/gel where they meet the sit bones, which creates a strange unstable feeling when you try to get the power down that rocks you very slightly, like you're perched up on the top of a curve. Additionally, many of these saddles bottom out on cushioning almost immediately (I'm only 71kg!) and wind up quite firm even if what foam is there is soft. The seats that are cushioned enough to not bottom out (cruiser seats like the giddyup pictured here) are quite comfortable but aren't really ideal for longer rides as they rub in various places.
Enter the ARS saddle. It has a broad but not too broad flat area you to find a good place to distribute weight across the sit bone arch. It has a high loft of cushioning that doesn't bottom out despite not being as bulky as the cruiser saddles. The cutout is generous, and I notice zero pressure on the perineum but also not like I am sliding forward off the saddle.
Among the failed experiments, I think the best was the fmfxtr saddle (all the way to the left), and the airbag cushion. The fmf saddle has the rounded peak problem, but is otherwise very good in a variety of positions, and good for someone who wants a somewhat wider saddle for support but doesn't want to go full cruiser on a hybrid bike. The airbag cushion gives almost a custom fit, you just have to inflate it way less than you think you need to as the weight from your body is plenty to push the air around to where it needs to be. The best cruiser saddle was the giddyup. it is great on my cruiser bike but not great for anything else. I had high hopes for the blue hexagonal cushion, as I love those cushions on my chairs and in my car and even for my meditation cushion, but on a bike it bottomed out immediately.
Notable saddles I didn't try:
Brooks
Ergon
3d saddles
All of these have rave reviews but are expensive. With the brooks in particular it is impossible to know if you'll like it until you've ridden it hundreds of miles and can't return it. I'd still like to try an ergon, as they seem well designed, and will if I get the chance to swap seats for a ride with someone.
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
People's sit bones and sit bone arch are quite different person to person. This is probably why Brooks saddles are so popular since with break in you get a custom fit. Sit bone width is touted online but as a youtube bike fitter said, he noticed little correlation between these measurements and what saddle people wound up happiest with. For me, the calculator said I should be happy with a 140-145mm saddle, but these all seemed too narrow. The issue is that in a typical riding position (neither road bike aggressive, nor cruiser totally upright) it isn't the sit bone points that the saddle supports, but rather a significant portion of the arch up to the pubic bone. This is also why some people like 'spoon' saddles with a concave curve and some like flat. This arch is a 3d shape so simple measurements can't really capture what's going on with it.
I also felt frustrated by the design of most saddles. Many of them have a pronounced rounded bump of foam/gel where they meet the sit bones, which creates a strange unstable feeling when you try to get the power down that rocks you very slightly, like you're perched up on the top of a curve. Additionally, many of these saddles bottom out on cushioning almost immediately (I'm only 71kg!) and wind up quite firm even if what foam is there is soft. The seats that are cushioned enough to not bottom out (cruiser seats like the giddyup pictured here) are quite comfortable but aren't really ideal for longer rides as they rub in various places.
Enter the ARS saddle. It has a broad but not too broad flat area you to find a good place to distribute weight across the sit bone arch. It has a high loft of cushioning that doesn't bottom out despite not being as bulky as the cruiser saddles. The cutout is generous, and I notice zero pressure on the perineum but also not like I am sliding forward off the saddle.
Among the failed experiments, I think the best was the fmfxtr saddle (all the way to the left), and the airbag cushion. The fmf saddle has the rounded peak problem, but is otherwise very good in a variety of positions, and good for someone who wants a somewhat wider saddle for support but doesn't want to go full cruiser on a hybrid bike. The airbag cushion gives almost a custom fit, you just have to inflate it way less than you think you need to as the weight from your body is plenty to push the air around to where it needs to be. The best cruiser saddle was the giddyup. it is great on my cruiser bike but not great for anything else. I had high hopes for the blue hexagonal cushion, as I love those cushions on my chairs and in my car and even for my meditation cushion, but on a bike it bottomed out immediately.
Notable saddles I didn't try:
Brooks
Ergon
3d saddles
All of these have rave reviews but are expensive. With the brooks in particular it is impossible to know if you'll like it until you've ridden it hundreds of miles and can't return it. I'd still like to try an ergon, as they seem well designed, and will if I get the chance to swap seats for a ride with someone.
**** UPDATE **** I have been riding on this seat for almost a year (lots o'hours)- rough stuff and cissy stuff, and it still looks and feels great. The only issue is that the screening/logo are pretty much worn off. My bike lives indoors, so I can't comment on how the saddle would perform if left exposed to the elements, but it feels the same as it did when I first installed it. As some reviewers have noted/complained about- It is NOT soft and cushy- don't let the gel-fill fool you. But it's not supposed to be soft and cushy. If you spend 100% of your riding time planted firmly in the sadlle, this seat may not be for you- try the aforementioned Lazy-Boy. If you tend to be light in the saddle or split time up in the stirrups/on the pedals, you will likely be fine. Good luck and ride safely (mostly).
I ride “gravel” that is to say mixed asphalt and dirt roads, I’m 6’3 and 230# +/- a few pints of beer. I’m buying this saddle again when I need to buy another.
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This was not a seat issue, just a set up issue.
My backside and nether regions are so much happier now.
I don't end up with numb junk after a ride.
Nice seat for the money, I'm very happy.