Which is the comfiest, Cushiest Bike Seat?

latinaburner · Post by **latinaburner** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:03 pm

So last year was my first burn, and let me tell you - riding a bike there was definitely no ride in the park! ;)

I remember describing the next morning after what seemed like offroading for hours in the middle of the night that I felt like somebody took a bat and hit me between the legs. And even for a girl that's a huge OUCH!

So this year I want to make sure I have an amazing bike seat. Any suggestions? If anybody has made one out of materials, found one online, et etc etc I'd love to hear it!

Oldguy · Post by **Oldguy** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:36 pm

As a 6 foot, 300 pounder; I feel your pain, sort of. I can't stand those narrow ball-busters. I use extra wide spring seats you find on beach cruisers. Most box stores have them in the sports, or toy, or bike part sections. Thrift stores sell bikes, you can somtimes get an entire bike for the price of a new seat.

trenton · Post by **trenton** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:40 pm

I have a gel seat , a little spendy about 20 bucks, but nice for the long rides.

DoctorIknow · Post by **DoctorIknow** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:07 pm

This one (gel) is my fave....light turns off when motion stops:
On amazon.com:
http://tinyurl.com/m9xxux

Coastburner · Post by **Coastburner** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:22 pm

I just ordered two of these bad boys. I like it as it takes care of the light in the back and looks like it's easy on the butt! I hope they show up in time.

oleg8888 · Post by **oleg8888** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:38 pm

Please tell us what they feel like as soon as you test it
Thank you!!!!

dragonpilot · Post by **dragonpilot** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:33 pm

One word...sheep skin!

Xavier · Post by **Xavier** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:44 pm

Take a full sized towel you're not afraid to destroy, stack-fold it directly on top of your seat, and then wrap the towel and seat in Duct Tape, leaving enough empty space for padding. Works just fine.

sun4all · Post by **sun4all** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:55 pm

Short answer: A recumbent trike. I believe I may have done damage to myself riding a bike at BM several years ago. The thought of ever riding a regular bike again makes me queasy!

skibear · Post by **skibear** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:24 pm

I threw away the super narrow bike seat.
and replaced it with a extra wide padded seat from an
exercise bike.

The exercise machine was only $6 at a thrift store here
since no one seems to want them here. Rest of this
machine was also tossed. (still cheaper than that padded Bell
comfort seat)

misfit · Post by **misfit** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:40 pm

cut out an old piece of memory foam, place on top of bike seat and cover in fur....