Cushy for Tushy :: Bike Seat Discussion

[wavygravy]

the cheek seat

this is the most ideal seat ive seen yet! http://www.spiderflex.comcheck it out!!!

 

[mickey]

Riding became a pleasure again when I replaced my stock seat with the 12'' Cloud 9 with taint vent.

 

[Large Filipino]

this is the most ideal seat ive seen yet! http://www.spiderflex.com it out!!!

(fixored)

109 dollars! But it does look cool.

 

[DougC]

Overstuffed wide seats frequently don't work well for typical bicycle riding because they tend to interfere with pedaling. This is why they get bad reviews by normal bicycle reviewers.

On a gas-engined motorized bike however, most of the time you probably aren't pedaling at all. This means that perfect leg extension isn't needed, so you can lower the seat 3-4 inches below where you'd have it on a non-motorized bike, and the seat will be a lot more comfortable to sit on. If you get a quick-release seat post this adjustment is easy to do, and it's easy to change if your engine should quit and you have to pedal back home.
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I put a cheap ($60) motorcycle bobber seat on mine, but it's not that much better overall than a bicycle seat really. The motorcycle seat pan is a bit larger and totally flat, which makes it somewhat more comfortable when not pedaling--but I can tell it's going to HURT if I ever have to pedal that thing 20 or 30 miles home.
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[reddbak]

I had a lot of issues with seats in the early days with copping sharp pains in a damaged spine from bone-shakers. Best saddle I ever used and still do was jig-sawed from a moulded plastic outdoor chair. I hope to lay some neoprene rubber over it down the track, but a thin foam layer and vinyl covering is velly comfy for now.

 

[nwguy]

My vote goes for the wide, Cloud 9 gel seat. They're great. I've bought two now.

-Jim
http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant

 

[Hollywood]

I really like the spring ride you get from the large hairpen that Roland sells at Spooky Tooth Cycles.That with shock seatpost you get one sweet ride.

 

[loquin]

Easy Seat II

IMO, the Easy Seat II gets two thumbs up.

I've used both the original easy seat, and the II, and the II has a width adjustment - you can slide the two halves of the seat in or out to match the butt in question! Also, it has better padding.

It provides support under each cheek, without directly pressing against the tailbone, or the groin area. (Meaning, no potential nerve or circulatory involvement in sensitive areas) And, as each side swivels individually, it doesn't get in the way of peddling.

 

[Dockspa1]

Bill, that was me you insisted that I get the shock post and they definatly do a wonderfull job but since I am 250 lbs I also need a good seat and I know if you don't have the crotch relief valley, then in my book it is worthless. The shock workes for big bumps but not for steady vibration. I think I am going to invest in the split butt seat to add to the suspended shock seat.

 

[Large Filipino]

I had a lot of issues with seats in the early days with copping sharp pains in a damaged spine from bone-shakers. Best saddle I ever used and still do was jig-sawed from a moulded plastic outdoor chair. I hope to lay some neoprene rubber over it down the track, but a thin foam layer and vinyl covering is velly comfy for now.

I'd love to see a pic of that and how did you mount it up?