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The Serfas E-Gel Cruiser truly lives up to its name. Lots of thick gel padding and an ultra-wide width of 200mm make for a comfortable saddle well suited to cruiser duty. An anatomical groove in the rear gives way to a full cutout mid-saddle for pressure relief. The E-Gel Cruiser is certainly not lightweight at 774 grams. The thick padding offers comfort on short casual rides but is too thick to provide any real performance for anything more than a couple of miles at a time. For short trips or a casual cruise, the E-Gel cruiser fits the bill.
Wide, thick, and ready to absorb jolts on your commutes, this saddle puts comfort above everything else
A uniquely shaped saddle that blends comfort with lightweight performance
An economical option for riders not concerned about weight that provides all day comfort and support
A comfortable balance of stiffness and cushioning, at a price that can't be beat
A highly-cushioned saddle with a soft and flexible shell that is ideal for cruising
Rating Categories
Serfas E-Gel Cruiser
Prologo Dimension
Bontrager Sport Saddle
WTB Speed
Serfas Dorado
Comfort(30%)
7.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Performance(30%)
3.0
8.0
7.0
7.0
4.0
Versatility(20%)
5.0
5.0
9.0
9.0
5.0
Durability(10%)
6.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
6.0
Weight(10%)
1
9.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
Specifications
Serfas E-Gel Cruiser
Prologo Dimension
Bontrager Sport Saddle
WTB Speed
Serfas Dorado
Dimensions
L 270 mm, W 200 mm
L 245 mm, W 143 mm
L 275 mm, W 163 mm
L 270 mm, W 145 mm
L 280 mm, W 165 mm
Weight (grams)
774 g
191 g
350 g
379 g
382 g
Rail Material
Steel
Tirox
Steel
Steel
Chromoly
Shell Material
Plastic
Light foam
Foam
Plastic
Dual Density Foam
Seat Cover Material
Synthetic
Microfiber
Microfiber
Synthetic
Soft Feel Microfiber
Anatomical Cut Out or Channel
Yes, groove
Yes, full cut out
Yes groove and cut out
Yes, groove
Yes, full cut out
Target Use (mountain, road, etc.)
Recreational, Commuting
Road, Mountain, Cyclocross
Road, Commuting, Touring
Mountain, Road, Cyclocross
Road
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Cruiser is best suited to duty on the cruiser bike or for short trips around town. Weight, shape, and massive amounts of padding make it ill-suited to other higher-performance cycling disciplines. We recommend it as a viable replacement for the worn-out saddle on a cruiser.
The Serfas E-Gel Cruiser was the widest saddle in our review at 200mm.
Credit: Curtis Smith
Comfort
The E-Gel Cruiser has some of the thickest and softest padding of any saddle in our lineup, making wearing padded bike shorts unnecessary. An anatomical cutout in the center of the saddle relieves pressure, and rubber bushings at the rear rail attachment points isolate any vibration or bumps in the road. While the luxurious padding is comfortable for short rides, it can begin to cause hot spots and chafing on anything longer than a few miles.
The Serfas E-Gel Cruiser has more padding than any other saddle in our test group.
Credit: Curtis Smith
Performance
The E-Gel Cruiser is not a high-performance saddle. While certainly comfortable, the thick padding and wide platform are not well suited to efficient power delivery. Comfort is the goal of this saddle and comes at the expense of all other attributes.
Versatility
This is exclusively a saddle for the cruiser bike or town bike with short trips in mind. The Serfas Cruiser is not well suited to performance cycling of any type.
Durability
This bike saddle saw limited use on our performance-oriented road bikes and thus was not exposed to the rigors of racing and day-to-day training like other saddles in our review. It was used extensively for short trips around town and spent a good deal of time out in the elements. During our testing, we did not experience any significant durability issues. However, this is not a saddle suitable for heavy off-road use, and would likely not survive much abuse outside of its intended environment.
Weight
Weighing in at 774 grams, this contender is one of the heaviest saddles we have tested, and certainly won't be winning any awards for weight. With the massive amount of padding and the rubber bushing vibration dampeners, its weight is not surprising. But does saddle weight really matter on a 40lb beach cruiser?
Value
The E-Gel Cruiser is a little on the high end of the price spectrum when it comes to comfort-oriented saddles. Other options on the market offer similar cruising comfort for a lower price.
Conclusion
The Serfas E-Gel Cruiser is only offered in our tested model. Serfas does offer a line of similar comfort-oriented saddles for men and women. While this saddle won't be found on any racing bikes, it's hard to beat its luxurious padding and comfort for cruising around town.
