Comfort suggestions for a beach cruiser?

[ilikeslowbikes]

So my build is a Kent Bayside 26" with a friction drive Honda GX50 engine. Other than durability upgrades like with rims, brakes, tires, etc. I haven't changed much at all. I like longer rides (80-100 miles) to get out of the city and I just went for one yesterday. I love this bike, the only issue I have with it is the amount of pain I'm in from the bike seat after the 50 mile mark.

I really do want to stretch my limit, do 200-300 mile rides in a day at some point, and I thought I'd just get used to the seat and comfort level but I have 3000 miles on the odometer and I still find it uncomfortable to sit on after a couple hours. Bummer because it is so much fun and I want to go for longer but it's just not enjoyable after a while. I usually cruise around 30 mph, maybe a little faster if I'm travelling far. I bought a Fito GS beach cruiser bike seat off Amazon but I really don't think it made much of a difference. Maybe the seat is crap, I don't know.

Any suggestions?

 

[Gordy]

A suspension fork and seatpost will do wonders. @DAMIEN1307 has a sweet seat.

 

[Johnny_]

Like Gordy said, suspension fork and seatpost, and Idk what seat you're using but maybe a seat like this?

Extra Wide Big Bum Bike Bicycle Saddle Seat Gel Cushion Sporty Soft Comfort Pad | eBay

A bicycle seat that is comfortable, soft, waterproof, non-slip, abrasion-resistant, and breathable. UNIVERSAL FIT -- Bicycle seat uses a universal fit system which makes it easy to install on almost any type of bicycle.

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[cloakedvillain]

Cloud nine seats are very well padded.

Comfortable Beach Cruiser Seats | Cloud-9 Saddles

The Cloud-9 Beach Cruiser Saddles are best for relaxed riding styles. Our saddles contain either Select or Multi-Stage Foam, a water resistant cover, and integrated spring suspension systems. Shop Cloud-9 Saddles now to start riding comfortably.

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Obviously keep riding a cruiser.

How much weight you put on your hands and how much you pedal affects comfort as well. I can ride a skinny seat on a road bike but I need a big wide saddle for a cruiser.

 

[cloakedvillain]

I am unaware of your budget but many riders like ergonomic gel grips similar to this: https://ergonbike.shop/collections/comfort-touring-fitness/products/gp1-evo-single-twistshift

Front suspension can help. There are suspension stems, if you don't want to replace the fork. If you are interested in suspension forks, 40mm of travel is tiny but nice, however 80-100mm is better suited to your riding. Suntour XC is very good value for the money and very durable.

There are suspension seats, suspension seat posts, you want adjustable preload. Adjusting spring rate requires rebuilding the suspension seatpost/fork. Cycling about and other Bicycle touring based coverage is a good source of info for comfort components. Gotta stay comfy when your ride 8-10 hours a day!

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Like Gordy said, suspension fork and seatpost, and Idk what seat you're using but maybe a seat like this?

Oooooh...It even farts for you too according to the pic...lol...lol.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

This is the seat I use for my old arthritic butt and body...Best seat I have ever used for one of our motorised bikes.

https://www.amazon.com/YLG-Oversize...=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1

 

[DieselTech]

Oooooh...It even farts for you too according to the pic...lol...lol.

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Lmao that's a bum hole cooler for extreme pedaling!!!!

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Lmao that's a bum hole cooler for extreme pedaling!!!!

The pic still shows it farting though...lol...lol...lol.
It even farts mint leaves...lol...lol.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

It even says "support zone" on the seat right where the bung hole would be.
That sounds just like left wingnut liberal socialist democrat administrations, they support @$$holes too...lol.