Why is a saddle called a saddle, but a seat post isn't called a saddle post?

[Wet Ears]

Too much time

[Warren_G]

Chain stays?? Never seen them hold the chain in place...

Exactly, always wondered why it's called that.

[Warren_G]

Just guessing...

 

Maybe the part your bum sits on is a saddle...but when coupled with a seat post the whole thing is collectively referred to as a seat?

 

Kinda like in a car...there is no part called "car". That is the term for the collective finished product.

 

Again...its a complete guess.

Seems legit...