The right Zadelman saddle depends on your cycling posture, not your bike type. The Zadelman Tour suits a forward-leaning posture (around 45°) on trekking bikes and sportier hybrids. The Zadelman Modern suits a slightly forward-leaning posture (around 60°) on most e-bikes and city bikes. The Zadelman Classic suits an upright posture (around 90°) on classic city bikes, Dutch-style bikes and cargo bikes. Take the Zadelman Saddle Scan for personal advice.

For most e-bikes, the Zadelman Modern is the best choice. The Modern is designed for a slightly forward-leaning seating position and longer distances, which matches how most e-bike riders cycle. If you sit fully upright on your e-bike, the Classic is a better match.

On a Dutch-style or cargo bike you cycle upright. The Zadelman Classic was designed for this posture, with a rear suspension for extra cushioning and an optional nose spring for a classic look.

The difference lies in the cycling posture each model is designed for. The Tour is the slimmest model, made for an active forward-leaning posture. The Modern is wider than the Tour and suits a slightly forward-leaning posture. The Classic is the widest model with rear suspension, made for an upright seating position.

Yes, a Zadelman fits virtually any bike. Modern bikes and saddles use a universal seat clamp, which means your current saddle is usually easy to replace. If in doubt, send a side photo of your bike to service@zadelman.com.

For long rides, the Zadelman Tour and Modern are the most popular choices. Which model suits you depends on your cycling posture during long rides.

A leather bicycle saddle supports the sit bones rather than the surrounding tissue. With gel or foam saddles, the sit bones sink into the soft material, shifting pressure to the soft tissue and causing irritation. Leather breathes better, dissipates body heat faster and shapes itself to the rider.

Zadelman saddles are made of 4 to 5 mm thick naturally tanned leather of European origin. The frame is galvanised spring steel with a powder coating, and all mounting components are stainless steel.

Zadelman bicycle saddles are designed and produced entirely in-house in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands.

The Zadelman Tour measures 26.5 × 16 × 8 cm (l × w × h) and weighs 540 grams. The Zadelman Modern measures 26.5 × 18.5 × 6.8 cm (l × w × h) and weighs 600 grams. The Zadelman Classic comes in two versions, both measuring 26.5 × 21.5 × 10 cm (l × w × h). The version with rear suspension only weighs 900 grams. The version with the additional nose spring is 120 grams heavier.

A Zadelman saddle shapes to the rider within 150 to 200 kilometres. During this period the saddle may still feel stiff. After that it adapts to your sit bones and becomes more comfortable than a gel or foam saddle. A Zadelman continues to shape gradually beyond this point. The exact length of the break-in period varies from person to person.

Yes, in the first kilometres a leather saddle feels firmer than a gel or foam saddle. This is normal and part of the material. During the first 150 to 200 kilometres the leather shapes itself to the sit bones and the firmness decreases.

Many cyclists actually experience less saddle pain on a Zadelman, because the leather supports the sit bones rather than the soft tissue. During the break-in period the saddle takes some getting used to.

Leather is a naturally breathable material and dissipates body heat faster than plastic or gel. This keeps the saddle comfortable even in warm weather.

Maintain your Zadelman saddle with Zadelman saddle cream and keep it tensioned with a long Allen key. A long Allen key can be ordered with your saddle. To protect against rain, the Zadelman saddle cover is available. All three are also available together as a maintenance kit.

Treat a leather saddle with saddle cream about once or twice a year, depending on how many kilometres you ride and under what conditions. The cream can be applied to the top of the saddle, but also to the underside. The latter is recommended because the cream then penetrates the fibres more deeply.

The tensioning system sits on the underside of the saddle and is operated with a long Allen key. Tension the saddle when you notice the leather has stretched and the support has decreased. It may already be necessary after the first rides to give the saddle a slight tension. Most of the stretch occurs early on. Tighten by half a turn at a time and check that the saddle keeps its shape. Never overtighten or force it.

Cycling in the rain is no problem for a leather saddle. It only becomes an issue when water sits on the top for longer periods, for example when the bike is parked outside in the rain without cover. The leather then has time to absorb the moisture, which can affect its shape and reduce support. So always try to park your bike under cover, or use a saddle cover. If the saddle does get wet, let it dry at room temperature and then treat it with saddle cream. Any blisters and discolouration from rain will fade on their own.

Yes, Zadelman is available at selected dealers in the Netherlands and Belgium. View the dealer overview at zadelman.com/dealers. Whether a saddle can be tried out varies per dealer.

The Zadelman Tour costs € 119.95. The Zadelman Modern costs € 139.95. The Zadelman Classic is available in two versions: the version with rear suspension only costs € 159.95. The Zadelman Classic with rear suspension and nose spring costs € 179.95.

The Zadelman Saddle Scan is an online questionnaire that determines which Zadelman model suits you, based on your cycling posture, habits and current saddle experience. You can complete the scan in a few minutes on the website. We always recommend taking the scan to be sure of the right choice.

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If something is not correct, you can change it before you complete payment.

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Yes, via Klarna (where available). Klarna may apply additional conditions, such as a check.

Yes. All prices shown on Zadelman.com include VAT, unless stated otherwise.

Any extra costs are always shown clearly. You can find the shipping costs on this page. You will also see them before you place the order in the checkout. If shipping is temporarily free, we will mention that here as well.

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• Belgium: € 9.95

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Yes. You have the statutory right of withdrawal. This means you can withdraw from your purchase within 14 days, without giving a reason.

You have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days, without giving any reason. The withdrawal period expires 14 days after the day on which you, or a third party indicated by you, receives the product. To exercise the right of withdrawal, you must inform us with an unequivocal statement. You can do this by email or by post. You may use the model withdrawal form, but you are not required to do so.

If you withdraw from the contract, you will receive all payments you made up to that moment. This includes standard delivery costs. This does not include extra costs if you chose a delivery method other than our least expensive standard delivery option. We will refund you without undue delay, and no later than 14 days after we were informed of your decision to withdraw. We will refund you using the same payment method you used for the original transaction, unless you explicitly agreed otherwise. We may withhold the refund until we have received the goods back. Or we may wait until you provide proof that you have returned the goods, whichever comes first.

You must return the product without undue delay. In any event, you must return it no later than 14 days after the day you informed us that you withdraw from the contract. You are on time if you send the product back before the 14-day period has expired.

The direct costs of returning the product are at your expense. This applies unless we explicitly state otherwise.

Return address
Zadelman B.V.
Willem Vleertmanstraat 12
7575 EC Oldenzaal
The Netherlands

You may inspect the product as you would in a physical store. Please avoid using the product more than necessary to assess its nature, characteristics and functioning. If the product has been used more than necessary, there may be diminished value. In that case, we may charge you for the diminished value.

You may use the European model withdrawal form to inform us that you are withdrawing from the purchase.
However, using this form is not mandatory.

All items you buy from us are covered by statutory warranty. Statutory warranty means the product must meet what you can reasonably expect. If something is not as it should be, please contact us. We will work with you to find a proper solution.

Yes.

Any warranty periods mentioned on our website refer to the manufacturer’s warranty and/or an additional warranty offered by us as the seller.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

In addition to statutory warranty, we offer a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase.
This warranty covers defects caused by manufacturing faults or material defects.

Within this period, Zadelman will replace parts that show a defect,
provided the defect can be shown to result from a manufacturing or material fault.

Please note that leather is a natural, wear-and-tear product.
Normal wear and signs of use are not covered.
With use, small surface cracks may appear.
This is not a valid reason for a warranty claim.
Small marks, uneven areas, or streaks in the leather may also be present.
This is a natural characteristic of genuine quality leather.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by overload, intentional damage, or negligence.
It also does not cover poor care, external causes,
or not following the recommended use and maintenance advice.

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• the RMA form on our website

• phone: +31 85 800 3040

• email: service@zadelman.com
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You will receive a substantive response within 14 days after we receive your complaint.

Are you not satisfied with how your complaint has been handled? You can then submit it to the Thuiswinkel Disputes Committee (Geschillencommissie Thuiswinkel), P.O. Box 90600, 2509 LP The Hague, the Netherlands (www.sgc.nl).

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Zadelman B.V.
Address: Willem Vleertmanstraat 12, 7575 EC Oldenzaal, The Netherlands
Phone: +31 85 800 3040
Email: service@zadelman.com
Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number: 93739362
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