GS Adventure seat problem

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Throwing money at it is getting the HEATED seat!

Oi! Look where I live! Don't need heated seats here!

 

[rdover]

That's what's called an unfair advantage!

 

[rdover]

Got my new shine Sargent seat and did about 75 miles on it on the low position. It's a whole lot better but not perfect and I thing I'll need to get bar setbacks as well as suggested above.

I've also spotted BTBRs post on low front/high rear setting and will give that a try as well.

Ah! the problems of short legs, bony bum and knackered collar bones (all 4 clavicular joints have been removed/fused)

 

[(RIP) Shenzi]

Got my new shine Sargent seat and did about 75 miles on it on the low position. It's a whole lot better but not perfect

I find that usually one needs a break in period for the seat/bum interface, this Sargent I have now is the first time I have had instant comfort. By all means go for the bar risers but get a few more miles on it, I'm sure things will improve!
Bring it down here for a long weekend and I will take you through the Gorge du Tarn! By the time you get home your bum will be OK!
I just got in from a bimble along the coast, 21c and glorious sunshine, cars moving over to let me through! All bikers wave including Harleys! Lots of people on the beach walking dogs and flying kites.

 

[rdover]

I've had a sargent seat before (on my 1150GS) and it was great out eh box but needed a small amount of breaking in. This one is MUCH firmer but is a better shape. The setbacks will allow for a more upright riding position that will give me the full benefit of the seat.

 

[blumeeni]

To be honest, the problem is with my bottom.

The standard 12GSA seat, whilst much better than the GS's, is still bad after 40 odd miles and agony after 150. I've done 750 miles in the last 2 days and my backside is still sore 12 hours later.

The problem seems to be the pressure point ( apologies for the details) immediately behind my meat & 2 veg that bears my entire (and considerable) weight.

I am convinced that I must invest in a better seat but which one? I had a Sargent on my 1150 GS and really liked it but are they OK for the 12GSA?

Opinions please and any offers of a loan of a seat for trial purposes will be gratefully accepted and rewarded.

Richard

WTF don't you just loose some weight it'll cost you fukc all in fact appart from all the health benefits just think of all the money you'll save.

more aero dynamic less work for the bike =better mpg

less engine,suspension,and brakes wear

 

[rdover]

Do you know me, Blumeeni? If that was meant to be humorous then it was missing a basic feature ... something funny. I take it YOU are built like an adonis?

Given all the other crap that we carry on our bikes (well I do, at least) like panniers, top box, spares, not to mention the weight of the gear we wear, I'd reckon my extra 4 or 5 lbs is nothing in comparison. Sopping wet I'm 14.5 stone (maybe a touch more) but fully kitted I'm closer to 17 stone.

The reason I have to get the ergonomics just right is:
1. I am a funny shape
2. I have limited range of movement in my shoulders resulting from 4 operations to 'stabilise' my clavicular joints


I'd rather spend £300+ on getting a £10k bike 100% perfect for the 12k miles I'll do this year than be in agony. Not everyone who spends cash on their bike is a poncy git and whilst I do not need to justify myself to you, perhaps you may consider that what you write on this public forum might be construed as simply insulting.

 

[blumeeni]

Do you know me, Blumeeni? If that was meant to be humorous then it was missing a basic feature ... something funny. I take it YOU are built like an adonis?

Given all the other crap that we carry on our bikes (well I do, at least) like panniers, top box, spares, not to mention the weight of the gear we wear, I'd reckon my extra 4 or 5 lbs is nothing in comparison. Sopping wet I'm 14.5 stone (maybe a touch more) but fully kitted I'm closer to 17 stone.

The reason I have to get the ergonomics just right is:
1. I am a funny shape
2. I have limited range of movement in my shoulders resulting from 4 operations to 'stabilise' my clavicular joints


I'd rather spend £300+ on getting a £10k bike 100% perfect for the 12k miles I'll do this year than be in agony. Not everyone who spends cash on their bike is a poncy git and whilst I do not need to justify myself to you, perhaps you may consider that what you write on this public forum might be construed as simply insulting.

Calm down dear calm down
sorry to hear of your ops and funny shape
I went down the gym route perfecting my human shape just so I can fit nicley into the standard 12 seat
it's taken me 52 yrs of hard work to achieve this so maybe your short cut to change the seat is the better option
I've spent 1000's over the years poncing up my bikes and will prolly continue to do so who give's a shit anyway
and I didn't ask you to justify yourself to me
anyways my humble appoligies if I gave offence it was meant as a bit of light hearted piss taking if you took it otherwise all I can say is sorry there's seems to be some really sad fooks on here sometimes (yeah I know me included)

 

[current]

my entire (and considerable) weight.
Opinions please

Same problem as me then....solution.....Weightwatchers....

 

[rdover]

Sorry, blumeeni, I was a just a bit over-sensitive.

I was thinking about you post and what I reckon I need is an operation to remove the excess lard from my stomach and reposition a [small] proportion of it around the bum area, however I suspect that would be both more expensive and painful than buying a new seat!

I promise to engage sense-of-humour circuits more often.

 

[blumeeni]

Problem is what is written doesn't always get read how it was meant so I'm as much to blame I'll try and be a bit more diplomatic in future
good luck with the seat