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Message started by FlyingH on 07/22/20 at 11:41:14

Title: Better seat
Post by FlyingH on 07/22/20 at 11:41:14

I would love to find a better seat than the bike came with.
When you are in the late seventies 1 hour on it and it start getting uncomfortable.
Hopefully there is one that is relatively ease to mount!
I have seen several pictures from members with other seats.
Please provide me with some info.

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by Bokobob on 07/22/20 at 15:52:03

I just had my stock seat have new high-quality foam put in it at MeanCityCycles in Maiden NC...They are reputable and quite well known.
Cost me just $105. Of course if you live far away you have to pay shipping two ways plus the fee for the work. They have many options to choose from
Google MeanCityCycles, Maiden NC

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by FlyingH on 07/22/20 at 19:09:40

Thanks, this gives me an idea and found some local shops who do this.
You have a very good deal, hopefully I find something like it, shipping cost will make it much more expensive, but I will contact them to compare cost.
Thanks again
Ps: Have you tried your seat yet and is it much better?

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by Dave on 07/23/20 at 03:39:43

You might want to try an Airhawk pad......for long distance riders these are very common. They should be inflated to a very low amount of air to make them the most comfortable.

Sheepskin covers are also beneficial.

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by Tocsik on 07/23/20 at 18:19:42

Not to hijack the thread, but I've been kept off my bike a lot in July just for the heat we've had in Denver. The sun at altitude is brutal for cranking up the heat when you're sitting in traffic. When I'm moving, it's fine except for the swamp a$$ and the heat inside my black full face helmet. I figure I can get a sheepskin to help with the southern hemisphere, but I won't ride without a helmet on my 20+ mile commute in crazy Denver traffic. How do y'all stay cool?

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by FlyingH on 07/23/20 at 19:01:25

I wear a half helmet when it is hot, it is so much cooler!

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by norm92de on 07/23/20 at 19:30:17

Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. :)

I ride in the early morning cause I can and don't have to go out in the heat.
Riding gear is not negotiable.

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by ohiomoto on 07/23/20 at 20:55:26

465C4E2A0 wrote:

I wear a half helmet when it is hot, it is so much cooler!

.....

...And so much louder!!! Never again for me. My ears hurt just thinking about the air rushing by those straps!!! :o :o

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/24/20 at 02:43:24

5859445B0F045253360 wrote:

Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. :)

I ride in the early morning cause I can and don't have to go out in the heat.
Riding gear is not negotiable.

ElPaso,, you can wet yourself down with the hose just before you ride away,, youll be bone dry in ten minutes and burning up,, In longview its humid and I get about 15 to twenty before its all dry,, No,, You guys have been getting up close yto 110 lately, havent ya?
Its a dry heat they said
its not as bad they said,,

Phht,,
a match head is dry heat,,
gitchya summathat

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by Eegore on 07/24/20 at 06:37:36

"I wear a half helmet when it is hot, it is so much cooler!"

I'd never do that in the nightmare Denver traffic.

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by FlyingH on 07/24/20 at 13:40:56

Riding in temperatures above 90, dry heat or not sucks At one time I drove through Boston at 100+ I thought I was going to pass out!
Nice to be retired you can pick the best time of the day.

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by norm92de on 07/24/20 at 14:14:26

Flying H,
You've got it.

A lot less "cell phones driven by an SUV". :'(

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by zipidachimp on 07/24/20 at 23:05:30

Bell 500 with a flat shield. Flow through jacket.
Cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by FlyingH on 07/26/20 at 10:10:39

Guys and girls I started this topic looking for a better seat. I had some inputs but someone >:( changed the topic to riding in hot weather.
So anyone who can provide info on a better seat (that is easy to mount) I will welcome that.
Thanks
FlyingH

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by Bokobob on 07/26/20 at 12:22:55

Please see private message from me to FlyingH

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by Bokobob on 07/26/20 at 12:23:09

Please see private message from me to FlyingH

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by FlyingH on 07/29/20 at 07:24:00

Bokobob, I have replayed, check your mail please.

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by FlyingH on 09/15/20 at 08:57:56

I bought the AirHawk seat cover, it helps but I think it is over rated!
My home made memory pillow works just as good or better, but is balky and where do you put that pillow when you stop somewhere.

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by Tocsik on 09/15/20 at 11:54:03

2C3624400 wrote:

Yeah, that was me, FlyingH, and I apologize. I did start my post with "Not to hijack the thread,..." but it happened anyway. :-/

Title: Re: Better seat
Post by ohiomoto on 09/15/20 at 12:23:45

382230540 wrote:

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And you were the FIRST to join in on the highjack!! :-?

I have much more comfortable seat but it won't fit a stock LS so I didn't have anything useful to add on that topic, sorry. (And I still think half helmets suck! ;D )