Does the stock street bob seat hurt anyone else's tailbone?
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05-01-2013, 08:27 PM
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Does the stock street bob seat hurt anyone else's tailbone?
I have a 2008 Street Bob and the stock seat kills my tailbone after a good 30 minute to 1 hour ride. At first it's plenty comfortable then I just want to garage the bike for an hour or two. I'm looking at a Le Pera barebones gel seat, a mustang wide tripper, and the corbin hollywood solo... any suggestions? Also I have mid controls and I guarantee that's not helping, but that will come when I have an extra couple hundred after a new seat.
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05-01-2013, 08:52 PM
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05-01-2013, 09:01 PM
I didn't like the stock seat for the same reason. I sat on my tailbone but hardly contacted the rest of the seat.
I bought a Sick Saddle and never looked back. I do a lot of 4 to 6 hour days (B roads) and haven't been uncomfortable yet. I do take breaks about every 60 to 90 minutes, but I'd do that no matter what.
I bought a Sick Saddle and never looked back. I do a lot of 4 to 6 hour days (B roads) and haven't been uncomfortable yet. I do take breaks about every 60 to 90 minutes, but I'd do that no matter what.
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05-01-2013, 09:01 PM
I couldn't ride my stock seat for more than an hour without real discomfort. It had nothing to do with the mid controls, the cushioning sucked. Can't vouch for the barebones, but just from the name and looking at how thin it is I can't see how gel will help much. Now I have a Mustang Vintage and a Danny Gray Buttcrack that was modded with foam and gel. Even with the mods, the Danny Gray is nowhere as comfortable for me as the Mustang, which I can ride on all day.
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I didn't like the stock seat for the same reason. I sat on my tailbone but hardly contacted the rest of the seat.
I bought a Sick Saddle and never looked back. I do a lot of 4 to 6 hour days (B roads) and haven't been uncomfortable yet. I do take breaks about every 60 to 90 minutes, but I'd do that no matter what.
I bought a Sick Saddle and never looked back. I do a lot of 4 to 6 hour days (B roads) and haven't been uncomfortable yet. I do take breaks about every 60 to 90 minutes, but I'd do that no matter what.
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05-01-2013, 09:21 PM
Thanks dude.
I did not get the foam or gel. Ed, the Sick Saddles guy, told me that the gel is only needed for long days or big people. I'm 6'2" 200 lbs and have no issues. Ed uses much better quality foam compared to the stock seat,
You should write to him and give him your stats. He can add custom features like position changes and flip-ups in the back. I'm sure he can accommodate you.
BTW, I did get leather which costs a bit more. Still a great price for a hand made seat.
I did not get the foam or gel. Ed, the Sick Saddles guy, told me that the gel is only needed for long days or big people. I'm 6'2" 200 lbs and have no issues. Ed uses much better quality foam compared to the stock seat,
You should write to him and give him your stats. He can add custom features like position changes and flip-ups in the back. I'm sure he can accommodate you.
BTW, I did get leather which costs a bit more. Still a great price for a hand made seat.
