Seat Cushion Alternative

[PianoMan]

I've been eying the Russell Day Long seat but can't quite rationalize around $500 or more.

I ran across this site tonight and it maybe a cost effective solution to "Iron Butt" syndrome!

http://www.amspecialtiesusa.com/

 

[RatBoy]

PIano,
I have one similar to those, and I wasn't real happy with it. Because of the seat pan contours, the pad didn't lay quite right in the ****** and I always had issues with it making me more uncomfortable by reducing the circulation in my legs.

I'd be more than happy to send you what I have to try out before you invest in one.

 

[Pig9r]

Ask Tom's cat how it likes the furry seat covers.

 

[W. Tripp]

You can likely find a local shop that can customize your seat for you for a reasonable cost.

Another option is to do it yourself. It is fairly easy to remove the stock upholstery, and rebuilding the seat with better materials. Kemmler makes a padding called Air2Gel that is great - http://www.kemmlerproducts.com/ is even is sold in smaller sizes (12x18 inches or 15x18 inches) perfect for bike seats.

I hope this helps.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Roberti customs does a good job at a reasonable price. www.roberticustoms.com

 

[KingOfFleece]

Try Spencer. WWW.greatdaytoride.com

 

[PianoMan]

Spncer Seats Might Do The Trick

KOF... Thanks for the "heads up". I think I'll try this method first and report back when it's done.

 

[Toystoretom]

Ask Tom's cat how it likes the furry seat covers.

Would you like the pick of the litter?

 

[garth]

Cycling shorts under your jeans/leathers, they've got gel inserts sewn into them and stop your jeans sticking to you when it's hot

 

[HeR3tic]

Here you go PM. A lot cheaper than a reconstructed seat: http://www.lovemybubbles.com/shoppaddedunderwear.shtml
And not nearly as restrictive as cycling shorts.

Seriously though, your local Wally World may have a mock flex gel pad, similar to that used by Spencer, in a very durable covering with carrying handle for $18. WW's flex gel pad isn't "med" blue.
The bottom is non slip and the top is mess fabric. Just right for a beaming individual such as yourself. I got one for the better half's bony butt. It's a bit broad for the pillion seat.

And now that I've found lovemybubbles.com I'll have to get a matching set of his and her's. I trust they carry wide-load widths. I see they have "nude" and extra padding. Now we're talking; I'm not partial to hot pink.