Leather bicycle saddles from Oldenzaal
A saddle you forget the moment you cycle.
Leather carries your sit bones and molds to your shape. Gel and foam sag, leather does not. Three models, one for every cycling posture.
Designed and made in Oldenzaal
Saddle Scan
Which saddle suits your cycling posture?
Your posture on the bike determines which model you need. The Saddle Scan asks a few short questions and gives you one recommendation.
Upright
Slightly forward
Forward
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Answer a few questions about your bike and your posture.
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See which model suits you.
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Put together your version: the color of the leather and of the frame.
Your bike gives us context about how you usually cycle.
This is the most important question. Your riding position is the main factor in finding the right saddle.
This helps us understand what kind of saddle feel you are used to.
This tells us what kind of comfort and support you are used to today.
This helps us understand how intensively you use your bike.
This helps us tailor the recommendation to what matters most to you.
This helps us better understand your current preferences.
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We have found the right saddle for you based on your profile and preferences.
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Why leather
A soft saddle feels fine. For the first few kilometers.
On gel and foam your sit bones sink in. The pressure then lands on places that are not made for it. Leather does not give way where it has to carry. In the first 150 to 200 kilometers it molds to your shape and stays that way.
Carries Your weight rests on your sit bones, where it belongs.
Molds The leather takes on your shape and keeps it, even after a winter of standing still.
Breathes Leather stays cool and dry, even on a warm day.
The models
Three models. Your cycling posture decides which one.
Forward
Tour
Your handlebar is lower than your saddle and you clearly lean forward.
Narrow, 16 cm
From €119.95
Most chosen
Slightly forward
Modern
Your handlebar is about level with your saddle, or slightly higher. Most e-bikes and touring bikes.
Medium, 18.5 cm
From €139.95
Upright
Classic
Your handlebar is clearly higher than your saddle. City bike, Dutch roadster, cargo bike or e-bike with a high handlebar.
Wide, with rear suspension
From €159.95
In doubt between Tour and Modern? Choose the Modern, or take the Saddle Scan.
Customer stories
What cyclists say after a few hundred kilometers.
4.6 out of 160+ reviews on Trustpilot
Huub tells how his Zadelman suits him.
My saddle pain is a thing of the past! The most important aspect for me was being able to cycle a long way without saddle pain.
Mrs. Reinders · via Trustpilot
A stiff saddle at first, but after a few longer rides it fits like a glove and you sit like a king. You have to push through in the beginning, but now I am very happy with this beautiful saddle. Even when it is hot, no burning seat.
J.P. W. · via Trustpilot
I have had the saddle for 4 months now. No regrets. Highly recommended. Slightly more expensive than plastic saddles, but because I am a bicycle commuter (38.5 km/day) I want to cycle comfortably.
Mr. vdW · via Trustpilot
Honest about the start
Yes, it is hard. That is how it should be.
Out of the box a Zadelman is firm and smooth. After 150 to 200 kilometers of breaking in, the leather has your shape. For some that goes faster than for others. That shape stays, even when your bike spends a winter in the shed.
A question about breaking in or adjusting? Ferry thinks along with you, by email, phone or WhatsApp.
The workshop
Designed and made in Oldenzaal.
Leather European leather, naturally tanned.
Frame Galvanized spring steel with powder coating. Rust does not stand a chance.
Tension You re-tension it yourself, with an Allen key.
Service You email or call Ferry, not a call center.
Care
Complete your Zadelman
A leather saddle lasts for years if you look after it. These four make that easy.
Maintenance kit
Saddle tensioner, saddle cream and rain cover in one set.
€24.95
Saddle tensioner
The long Allen key that reaches the tension bolt with ease.
€9.95
Saddle cream
Feeds the leather. Once or twice a year is enough.
€9.95
Rain cover
Keeps your saddle dry when your bike is parked outside.
€7.95
You add them on the product page, together with your saddle.
Sinterklaas & Christmas
GIVING A ZADELMAN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
Not sure which one? Give the gift card.
Delivered by e-mail, perfect as a last-minute gift
Good to know before you order.
- Delivery in 1 to 2 working days
- 14-day cooling-off period
- Thuiswinkel Waarborg certified
- Want to see it first? 10+ points of sale in the Netherlands and Belgium
- A question beforehand? Ferry gives personal advice
Frequently asked questions
What cyclists ask us.
How do I know which model I need?
Your cycling posture decides. Is your handlebar lower than your saddle and do you clearly lean forward? Then it is the Tour. Slightly forward, as on most e-bikes: the Modern. Upright: the Classic. The Saddle Scan gives you a recommendation in a few questions.
How many kilometers does breaking in take?
Count on 150 to 200 kilometers. For some it goes faster, for others it takes a few more kilometers. It can be necessary to re-tension the saddle after the first rides. Most of the stretch comes at the start.
Can a leather saddle get wet?
Cycling in the rain is no problem for a leather saddle. It only becomes a nuisance when water stays on the deck for a while, for example when the bike is left uncovered in the rain. So park your bike under cover, or use a saddle cover. If the saddle did get wet, let it dry at room temperature and then treat it with saddle cream.
Does a Zadelman fit my bike and a suspension seatpost?
A Zadelman fits almost any bike with a standard saddle clamp. Do you have a suspension seatpost? Then choose the Tour or the Modern. The Classic has its own suspension and works best on a rigid seatpost.
I now cycle on a leather saddle from another brand. Which model suits me?
Are you used to a leather saddle of around 17.5 cm wide and is your handlebar not lower than your saddle? Then choose the Modern. The Tour is narrower and made for a clearly forward posture.
Can I try a Zadelman somewhere?
Yes, Zadelman is available at selected dealers in the Netherlands and Belgium. Whether you can try a saddle differs per dealer.
What if the model does not suit me after all?
After delivery you have a 14-day cooling-off period. Unsure about the model? Contact Ferry, and together we look at what fits.
Do I have to get used to it again after winter?
No. The leather molds to your shape and keeps that shape.
Choose the right saddle once.
The Saddle Scan shows in a few questions which model suits your cycling posture.
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