weirdeh
100 mW
which would be better and why? this is for the folding scooter the seat may have to come off to fit in the boot of the mini anyway. there are no pedals put I do have foot pegs.
no pressure schwinn seat or touring saddle
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Got pictures of each option ? Would make feedback easier. I"m not sure exactly wich model seat you refer to.
weirdeh
100 mW
the no pressure seat.
and a version of the touring seat.
and a version of the touring seat.
My understanding is that the purpose of the nose on a saddle is as an aid for steering or other manouvers, at the very least to keep you from sliding off in tight turns by giving your inside thighs a place to clamp onto.
So if you're riding style is fairly sedate or your scooter has the equivalent grab point built into the frame then the Schwinn no pressure would do.
Can you or someone pls explain what is the supposed benefit to a noseless bench seat on a bike anyway?
So if you're riding style is fairly sedate or your scooter has the equivalent grab point built into the frame then the Schwinn no pressure would do.
Can you or someone pls explain what is the supposed benefit to a noseless bench seat on a bike anyway?
weirdeh
100 mW
not sure of the reason for the nose, nor do I have a real reason for no nose. but if you are not pedaling then you do not need a place for your legs to go. the seats on a recumbent have no nose, because your pedaling motion is above the seat. if that makes any sense.
I know that with the really cheap saddle that I have my butt hurts in about 2 seconds of sitting on the little scooter. the larger one I made last year has a folding bar stool as a seat and is very comfortable. so far with the folding scooter I have only driven it in the garage and up and down the drive way.
I know that with the really cheap saddle that I have my butt hurts in about 2 seconds of sitting on the little scooter. the larger one I made last year has a folding bar stool as a seat and is very comfortable. so far with the folding scooter I have only driven it in the garage and up and down the drive way.
Drunkskunk
100 GW
No nose seats are for things that don't lean, like trikes, or things where your in a reclined, cradle position lik recumbants.
the nose is needed for a normal seated position on any bike that leans to turn. it takes very little pressure normaly to keep a seat under you, but without it, one hard bump on a turn, and there's nothing to keep you on the seat.
the nose is needed for a normal seated position on any bike that leans to turn. it takes very little pressure normaly to keep a seat under you, but without it, one hard bump on a turn, and there's nothing to keep you on the seat.
weirdeh
100 mW
I see. this is a trike but is only 16 inches wide. don't expect to be driving on really bumpy stuff. nor should it be going really fast. 
I have a saddle with a nose on my scooter. I find it uncomfortable after a fairly short ride, but I bet it would be better on a regular bike. On a scooter (at least mine) your legs are folded up in front of you so the weight distribution on the seat is much different than it would be on a bicycle.
I'd go for the no pressure seat. Where do you get those anyway?
I'd go for the no pressure seat. Where do you get those anyway?
weirdeh
100 mW
this one is at the local canadian tire store. which used to be an auto parts store, but now sell more toasters then anything. should be able to get at any LBS.
The schwinn comform is what i'm using on the Chopper, i bolted it to my norco for a few minutes but changed back as you canot pedal below the seat without the cut-away for your legs ...
On your new rig either one will work fine.. but the comfort seat would get my vote! :wink:
On your new rig either one will work fine.. but the comfort seat would get my vote! :wink:
weirdeh
100 mW
we have a third choice now. a fellow board member has offered this. I think it will be perfect! (its already in the mail)
weirdeh
100 mW
from the back.
Yes that is one pad for each cheek!!
Yes that is one pad for each cheek!!
vanilla ice
1 MW
That looks a lot more comfortable than the flat motoX seat I've got.
weirdeh
100 mW
WOW I put the seat on today and it is very comfortable. I need to adjust it a bit and there is a bunch of adjusting you can do to it! the pads move all the time for pedaling and they are just a bit slippery so may order the sheep skin covers from the easyseat people.
http://hobsonseats.stores.yahoo.net/sheepcover.html
http://hobsonseats.stores.yahoo.net/sheepcover.html
recumbent
100 kW
You probly have cold temperatures this time of year where you live, but I'm curious how comfortable this seat is for longer trips when cycling season arrives. Hope you keep us informed.
weirdeh
100 mW
Cold is right, it is -10c right now and we have about 25 or so cm of snow on the ground. the little scooter has a bit of trouble getting through the white stuff. but is not that bad. have only run it about 15 or 20 min at a time just up and down the driveway. I have changed the seat adjustments about 15 times so it will take awhile to get it right anyway.
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