I put on my new Protac backrest today and rode 30 miles to work and back.  While I was impressed with the quality and easy installtion, I am not sure I like the reslults yet.  I am hoping it is just a matter of adjustment.

It seems to be forcing me forward from my normal seat position by about 3 inches.  The savage has always been just right for me, now it is too short for a comfortable leg position.  I am going to add a hard rubber bumper under the front of the brackets to force the rest backwards.  This will move the bottom of the backrest back some, but it will tilt the top much more, whih makes it less usefull.  I could also weld a plate on the mounts to move it back, but really don't want to go to the trouble.  Has anyone had this exprience.

Additionally, I have been riding on an Airhawk pad which takes much of the impact from the rear tire and shocks.  With the backrest, I can feel much more of the bump impacts since the backrest is tranmitting them direclty to my back.  While my back was much less fatigued, my muscles are sore from the beating they took.  I assume some progressive shocks will help this, but this is even more money.

Anyone else with experience on the Protac?

Clark

8)Well, I too have a 30" inseam, though I am only 5'-5", 130lbs ... LS fits perfectly ... have a couple of bad discs in my lower back and heavily debated getting the Protec backrest ... especially after the heavy pounding the worn out suspension and saddle of my old Rebel used to give my lumbar ... so when I got the Savage, I figured a backrest would be my first accessory ... but, my wife picked up an elasticized back brace up at WalMart ... I tried it out the very next ride and it made such a difference that I have worn it every Ride since and have had no Riding-related back problems ... best $20 I ever spent!