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Switch from Bare Bones Up-Front to Speedcradle?

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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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Default Switch from Bare Bones Up-Front to Speedcradle?

I'm 5'5", and have a Fat Bob. I like the Le Pera Bare Bones, but I needed to be closer to the handlebars than I could get with the standard version, so I bought a Le Pera Bare Bones Up-Front seat. Unfortunately, the back of the seat pushes into my tailbone, which makes it uncomfortable.

I'm looking for an alternative low-profile, narrow seat that doesn't scoot me quite so far up as the Up-Front.

The Danny Gray Speedcradle seems to fit the bill, but I can't find one locally to look at.

Has anyone had any experience with this seat? Can anyone compare it to the Bare Bones Up-Front?

Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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PM sent with question about the Up Front.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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You could always talk to Mean City Cycles and have them reshape your current seat. Its alot cheaper and they do great work.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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not sure if you have the tools or not...BUT my dad and I have both modified our stock seats a few times....use an angle grinder and a sanding wheel, staple gun, and some elbow grease...heres a link to his..http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...=929614&page=1

I'll go grab a pic of mine before and after in a few
 
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