I need to do a 64 mile bike ride soon, wondering if this seat would be comfortable for that distance. I have a Cannondale Synapse 5 Carbon Fiber Bike.
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In spite of the great reviews on it, this seat has more padding, but not so much more that I am totally comfortable on my bike. It does feel more comfortable than the original one that felt like steel on my backside; however, please note that I weigh 105 lbs and my bike rides do not last longer than 30 minutes which are two factors that may affect one's comfort level. I hope this helps.
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I love mine, but it depends more on personal fit, i.e., where your 'sit bones' are. This one is perfect for me, with the open design for the soft parts. It is very comfortable for the long rides.
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I purchased this seat for an indoor spin bike that I ride twice a week during a class. It's more comfortable than my previous seat. It depends on where your looking for relief. Overall the seat is very firm. There is added padding in the rear of the seat for your sits bones. However, the padding is very firm. I'd prefer less padding in the back because it lifts my seat too much putting more pressure on the front of the seat. The cutout helps the most. If you have a sold seat now, just this change alone will help. For the price, it's a good seat. I think it would fair well for a long ride.
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It is true that the seat is quite uncomfortable. I use a folded towel and a small cushion to GREATLY improve the seat comfort. Whether or not this bike will be acceptable for a person with back problems is always an individual decision. I have had 2 spinal surgeries and this bike causes absolutely no discomfort for me... but again, that is "for me". Once I figured out how to make the seat comfortable I have not noticed the bike causing any strain or pressure on the back at all. Hope the info is helpful for you.
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Hey Badzilla.... I'm not American, but I am 6'7" and 300lbs. It's the only seat I've found that is comfortable for casual riding.... I don't go any further than around 4 miles though.
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It all depends on how much junk your talking about,I will say this I bought one and its the most comfortable seat that Ive had on a bicycle.It is a very comfortable seat.I really like mine.If you got a big trunk of junk,you can get this in bigger sizes also.I got one on those on my other bike,and its very comfortable also.Hope this all helps
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Is 242 lbs good enough for you. I had been riding on this saddle for two months. In regards to confort it actually surprise me. I had the idea that because the size of my rear I needed to be on wide sized saddles but I found this model very comfortable.
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My wife's seat (ladies) is comfortable. This seat is more unisex although the only thing I don't like about it is the spandex-like cover. The best bike seat I've come across is the Bell Memory Foam Saddle, Recline 800 which you can get at Walmart or Target for around $20. Comfortable in the rear and scrotum especially during long rides. I've ridden 2-3 hours straight without any discomforts.
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Yes. I'm 6 4 as well and have to actually put the seat down. I swear a giant could comfortably fit on this bike. Definitely go for it if you're thinking about buying it. I use it daily for at least 5 miles with zero back pain or knee pains. The only issue with being a bigger guy/gal is the footsteps come undone when you get off the bike. That's literally the only flaw
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I personally think it is great for the road... but I am no biking expert! I have done a few 20 milers... but that is about it, mostly just 5 or 6 miles at a time. But, the seat is very comfortable to me.
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I would think it would be an almost impossible feat to use this while lying down. I use a chair about the same height as a dining room chair when I pedal with this. It gives you the same feeling of a recumbent bike. I absolutely love this bike and ride it between 10 to 15 miles every day. I have firmed up muscles, developed more stamina and lost weight. Can't beat that!
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Another question...anyone out there really small in stature and finds the bike comfortable? I am 102' and just over 5' tall. live in an area where there are no large sports shop to try things on, so to speak. thanks,arlene
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Hi Thinh, it could be a little on the small side to be honest. I would recommend to get a Pro which is going to be much more comfortable because it has a much bigger frame and bigger seat. Hope that helps! Cheers Denis
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That sounds like a long time to be sitting on any exercise bike seat. It has been fine for me, in my 1 1/2 hour sessions.
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You can make a few minor adjustments to the seat. It is a very wide and comfy seat. My husband road the bike when we first got IT and he was impressed with the size and comfort of it.
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I disagree with Luis Santiago's response. As an avid bicyclist myself, I can tell you that no standard bike seat was ever comfortable for more than 30 minutes to an hour. Then I found the Moon Saddle. MoonSaddle C-ModelOn day 1, I was able to ride comfortably for over two hours. It looks odd, and would take a little getting used to on an outdoor bike, but I'm telling you, I've got this saddle on every bike I own and will have when I buy this one too.
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It is better than most regular bike seats I've tried but my tailbone is still throbbing days later!! It doesn't bother me enough to stop though and I LOVE my daily rides which are usually 1-2 hours.
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This is a great seat! I have one on all 3 bicycles and one tandem. With this seat you sit on your sit bones and nothing else. There is no pressure anywhere there shouldn't be! I got it because with a regular seat my entire groin area went numb and hurt very bad. I no longer have that problem. and I ride a lot of miles every week! I would suggest you talk to your doctor about it. He would know better about things like that. All I know is I will never go back to a regular seat.
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There are height variations available for the seat and desk top so I'm pretty certain that you could find an adjusment that is comfortable. We have had 3 six-foot individuals try the bike with my settings and they were pretty comfortable without any modifications.