# Are there wide saddles that help with thigh grip
**URL:** https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368
**Category:** Riding Advice
**Created:** [October 6, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368 "2025-10-06T01:30:29Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@swollazn](https://unicyclist.com/u/swollazn)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/1 "2025-10-06T01:30:29Z")
context: I have a rotated tibia bone and external rotated hips
The picture is my right side pedal. i’m pushing like diagonally inwards because my body over rotates to make thigh contact. Because the saddle is so narrow i need to squeeze my thighs a lot or throw my body to the other side to grip.
Anyone know of wide saddles, like the computer saddle chair? I widened my pedals but without thigh contact i dont have leverage.
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### Author:  [@MrHydra](https://unicyclist.com/u/MrHydra)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 3:52am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/2 "2025-10-06T03:52:03Z")
What saddle are you currently using?
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### Author:  [@swollazn](https://unicyclist.com/u/swollazn)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/3 "2025-10-06T03:58:04Z")
the stock club saddle. i was looking into wide nose bike saddles but i’m not sure if that works with unicycles.
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### Author:  [@Maxence](https://unicyclist.com/u/Maxence)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 8:45am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/4 "2025-10-06T08:45:13Z")
> [@swollazn](#):
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> i was looking into wide nose bike saddles but i’m not sure if that works with unicycles.
IMHO, that’s not a good idea. As per my experience, bike saddles offer way less thigh grip/support than unicycle saddles. Also, most unicycle saddles have a similar base, and none is really wider than others.
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### Author:  [@m00ms](https://unicyclist.com/u/m00ms)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/5 "2025-10-06T09:06:38Z")
Wide = chaffage!!
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### Author:  [@Bug72](https://unicyclist.com/u/Bug72)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/6 "2025-10-06T11:03:22Z")
With all due respect, i really can’t get a grip on what your condition is and how it affects riding. If you need a bulky saddle you can remove the cover and add some additional padding on the sides or add an air cover and add additional side padding.
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### Author:  [@swollazn](https://unicyclist.com/u/swollazn)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/7 "2025-10-06T13:03:55Z")
no offense taken. i’m trying to understand it myself based on the way i pedal and how it like goes at an angle.
But do you mean buy a seat cover and fill with padding?
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### Author:  [@swollazn](https://unicyclist.com/u/swollazn)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/8 "2025-10-06T13:04:52Z")
agreed, probably need to go DIY.
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### Author:  [@PedalSprell](https://unicyclist.com/u/PedalSprell)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/9 "2025-10-06T13:26:43Z")
You could perhaps try handlebars. These might reduce the need for contact with the saddle. They can also be used in combination with a bike saddle if you find a DIY solution that can be attached to the seat post.
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### Author:  [@JimT](https://unicyclist.com/u/JimT)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/10 "2025-10-06T13:54:06Z")
Maybe a DIY saddle like this would work:
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### Author:  [@Bug72](https://unicyclist.com/u/Bug72)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/11 "2025-10-06T13:58:24Z")
The air saddle cover available at [Unicycle.com](http://Unicycle.com) would allow for plenty of room to duct tape some padding on the sides of the saddle then put the cover on. It also will add some bulk.
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### Author:  [@Bug72](https://unicyclist.com/u/Bug72)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/12 "2025-10-06T15:27:33Z")
there is my 32 night fox with air seat cover. It slips right over your saddle and draws tight with a pull cord.
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### Author:  [@Bug72](https://unicyclist.com/u/Bug72)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/13 "2025-10-06T15:30:33Z")
If you notice the patch he has sewn into his pants it should give you an idea of the amount of rubbing this saddle does.
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### Author:  [@JimT](https://unicyclist.com/u/JimT)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/14 "2025-10-06T16:25:22Z")
Yes, Wally Watts used a leather patch because of the wear. However he likely did not have rotated tibia bones and external rotated hips as the O.P.
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### Author:  [@swollazn](https://unicyclist.com/u/swollazn)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/15 "2025-10-06T16:34:08Z")
i think this is the best option. seems like the air seat cover can easily fit over the club and its worth experimenting from there. thanks for sending the pictures.
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### Author:  [@OorWullie](https://unicyclist.com/u/OorWullie)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/16 "2025-10-06T16:36:58Z")
I’m struggling to picture your issue but I can see from the photo that you are using a fairly budget unicycle. Would it help to upgrade to something with an ISIS hub and KH spirit cranks? They have much more q-factor, meaning the pedals are wider apart. And maybe upgrade to better pedals with a bigger platform so you can move your feet more if necessary?
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### Author:  [@mattlost1wheel](https://unicyclist.com/u/mattlost1wheel)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/17 "2025-10-06T17:25:18Z")
Unrelated but it looks like your pedal axle is bent.
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### Author:  [@swollazn](https://unicyclist.com/u/swollazn)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/18 "2025-10-06T17:48:21Z")
It’s actually related I should’ve said that in the original post. It’s bent exactly like that on both axles. Which is how I know I press downwards at an angle.
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### Author:  [@davejh](https://unicyclist.com/u/davejh)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 9:40pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/19 "2025-10-06T21:40:55Z")
> [@OorWullie](#):
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> Would it help to upgrade to something with an ISIS hub and KH spirit cranks?
That’s a lot of money to spend for an upgrade that may or may not fix the issue. OTOH replacing those pedals is probably a sound purchase, they are too small, aren’t very good and just don’t last. Most flat pedals are both stronger and wider than those.
I’d echo looking at modifying the saddle with additional foam, then holding the package together with an air cover (given this is now the only option on sale).
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### Author:  [@Uni2ONE2](https://unicyclist.com/u/Uni2ONE2)
#### Post date: [October 6, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/are-there-wide-saddles-that-help-with-thigh-grip/293368/20 "2025-10-06T21:52:11Z")
It also looks like your pedal is not screwed in all the way.
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