Comfort

If there's one group of athletes we'd trust for advice on long-endurance butt-sitting, it's professional gamers, so when AndaSeat offered us the chance to try out its Fnatic Edition gaming chair, we jumped at it.

When it comes to bike saddles, there are stiff ones that provide maximum butt-stability when sprinting, and softer ones that are comfier on rough terrain or long rides. The new Ere Genus CC Pro, however, can be switched between three rigidity levels.

Day-use backpacks certainly are handy, but they do have a way of leaving your back hot and sweaty, or even digging into it if you're carrying protruding cargo. The VentaPak was designed to address those problems.

Many cyclists will remember the bar-end handlebar grips that were popular on mountain bikes some time ago. Well, Spirgrips offer a unique take on that basic concept, and they're now being offered in a new-and-improved form.

It's an understatement to say that many cyclists find traditional saddles uncomfortable. Sore-butted riders who are looking for an alternative already have several to choose from, but now there's another – the SmartSaddle.

Cabled earphones are convenient for music on the go, but wireless is better. But a bad fit could spoil your listening enjoyment, or they could pop out unexpectedly. The Neopon 2 earphones have been developed for universal comfort and a secure fit.

While cycling is certainly a good way of getting around, there's one thing that keeps many people from doing it … butt pain. We've seen many saddles designed to address that problem, and here are five that struck us as being particularly innovative.

Rose City Recumbent Cycles out of Portland, Oregon, has launched the Roselandia on Kickstarter, a funky ebike with a slanting seat tube that pushes the mid-drive pedal-assist motor forward for a more comfortable ride.

Long drives, much like long flights, can result in health issues simply because of the inactivity of sitting there not moving for so long. Jaguar Land Rover plans to solve this by moving your lower body for you by way of actuators in your seat.

Specialized has teamed up with Carbon, to create a 3D-printed saddle that's comfier than "old school" foam-filled models.

​If you work in an office cubicle, then you likely don't have much control over the factors that determine your comfort level. Well, a new device could at least let the powers-that-be know if things need improvement, by monitoring the environment in your cubby hole.

​Pain and numbness in the butt/crotch is a common complaint among cyclists, which has led to the development of various types of saddles that are claimed to address the problem. One of the latest, the Canadian-designed Airo Bike Seat, utilizes flexing "Wing-Springs" on either side.