A properly sized saddle for young riders on 22 and 24-inch bikes.
The Selle Royal Explora Junior is designed specifically for younger riders rather than simply being a smaller version of an adult comfort saddle. It's suitable for bikes with 22 to 24-inch wheels and riders approximately 130 to 155cm tall.
The 138mm-wide platform provides support without putting too much saddle underneath a smaller rider, while Foam Matrix padding adds cushioning for everyday riding. An ergonomic centre channel helps reduce pressure through sensitive areas, which is just as important for younger riders as it is for adults.
At the rear, Selle Royal's Integrated Clip System provides an easy attachment point for compatible Selle Royal saddle bags and accessories.
Key Features
- Designed specifically for junior riders
- Suitable for bikes with 22 to 24-inch wheels
- Recommended for riders approximately 130 to 155cm tall
- Foam Matrix padding for cushioning and support
- Ergonomic centre channel helps reduce pressure
- Junior-sized 138mm-wide platform
- Integrated Clip System for compatible Selle Royal accessories
- Suitable for recreational and everyday riding
Specifications
- Length: 228mm
- Width: 138mm
- Weight: 260g
- Recommended rider height: 130–155cm
- Recommended wheel size: 22–24 inches
- Padding: Foam Matrix
Why Choose the Selle Royal Explora Junior?
Kids' saddles are often treated as an afterthought, but putting a young rider on a saddle that's too long, too wide or the wrong shape can make riding uncomfortable pretty quickly.
The Explora Junior has proportions designed around younger riders, with enough padding for comfort without making the saddle unnecessarily bulky. The ergonomic channel is also a useful feature, particularly as rides start getting longer.
Our Thoughts
A comfortable saddle can make a surprisingly big difference to how much a young rider enjoys being on their bike. If they're constantly shifting around or complaining that the saddle hurts, it's worth checking the saddle rather than assuming they'll simply get used to it.
We like that the Explora Junior is actually designed around smaller riders. The 130–155cm height recommendation is a useful starting point, but we'd still look at the rider and the bike together. Saddle height, angle and riding position all play a part in comfort.
