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Oct 2, 2013 | 07:40 AM

Gordon65

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Do seats wear out?

I've had a sundowner for the past 45k miles, and it's been comfortable as heck....this year though, I can't ride for more than an hour without experiencing lower back pain. Could my seat just be worn out, and time for a new one?

I'm a bit confused about what may be the cause as I also had a lower back injury this year, but now the back feels fine, but the pain from riding hasn't gone away...

thanks for any insight....

Oct 2, 2013 | 07:45 AM

hover

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Yes, they do.

Oct 2, 2013 | 08:56 AM

teedubya

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Anything will wear out with usage and time.

Oct 2, 2013 | 09:06 AM

VTL nut

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Odds are it was your'e lower back injury versus the seat going "bad" at the 45K point.
You may find it feasible to spend the $300 and replace, but if I were are a gambling man all of my money goes to your newly done back injury.
I would bet (barring a 400 lb rider) the seats would hold up a couple hundred K before "wearing out".
Maintenance also comes into play, such as leaving the bike set out in the elements versus garaging, etc.....

Oct 2, 2013 | 10:02 AM

doc ock

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Have Mean City Cycles repair your seat. From what I read, it would be better than a new seat and would be custom fit to you.

Oct 2, 2013 | 10:39 AM

riteway

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Originally Posted by doc ock

Have Mean City Cycles repair your seat. From what I read, it would be better than a new seat and would be custom fit to you.

^^^ That :-) ^^^

Oct 2, 2013 | 10:50 AM

AnotherBlackSG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by teedubya

Anything will wear out with usage and time.

That's true. Just ask my ex-wife's vag... but I digress.

I'm with the guys who say to have it repaired. You'll get a more custom fit. However, 45K doesn't sound like long enough for a seat to wear out. Is it possible that you're still feeling the effects of the back injury, but it's only noticeable after riding for a while? I had back issues in the past and usually feel 100%, but there are times when it will flare up after doing the simplest things.

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Oct 2, 2013 | 07:09 PM

BadX

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They will wear out but a lot of factors come into play with when a seat will start to give up. Rider's weight, when the seat was made, there seat was in line when being poured and so on.