Determine Your Saddle Seat Size
Women, 5' - 5'8"
up to 130 lbs/up to size 12 jeans.: 15" seat
131-175 lbs./up to size 16 jeans: 16" seat
176-200 lbs: 17" seat
200 lbs+: 18" seat
Women over 5'9":
up to 150 lbs.: 16" seat - 17" if they need to purchase extra long legged jeans
151-200 lbs.: 17" seat
200 lbs+: 18" seat
Men, 5'-5'6"
Up to 150 lbs., jean inseam up to 29": 15" seat
Inseam over 29": 16" seat
150-185 lbs., inseam up to 30": 16" seat
Iinseam over 30": 17" seat
Men 5'7"-5'11"
Up to 185 lbs. inseam up to 30": 16" seat
Inseam over 30": 17" seat
Men 5'11"+
Up to 200 lbs.: 16" seat, unless inseam 32" or more, then 17" seat
200+lbs.: 17" or 18" seat seat
There are those who prefer to ride with extra room in the seat, and others who like a snugger fit. Generally, those with exceptionally long legs are more comfortable going one seat size up.