Sargent seat and hips

[Comfy Old Boots]

First off I'm only 42 and they never hurt before I got this bike with Sargent seats.

Has anyone ever had their hips hurt from the different seating position? I'm in bloody agony constant discomfort.

Just curious. I'm 6"4' BTW.

 

[Gardham67]

Try adjusting the height settings. Ie one high one low. This will switch the position of your hips


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[sproggy]

Do you mean the hip itself or the very lower back (upper arse) above the hip? If the latter yes, I've suffered that on a bike (it's what caused me to sell my then 6-month-old '06 1200GS) - it was sciatica associated with a slipped disk I'd suffered a couple of years earlier. Anything more than 20 minutes on the bike became increasingly painful - not good on a 1 hour commute.

Possibly non-medical remedies are changing the bar position to tip your upper body forward/back (changes the part of your backside that takes your upper body weight), changing the bars for alternative ones (higher/lower/different pull-back etc), fitting bar risers/bar-backs, trying a different seat, different seat height or different seat angle (high at the front, low at the rear).

If you've ridden similar bikes before with standard seats and not had a problem I'd suggest trying a standard seat on your bike - that may well solve the problem. Not all seats suit all people. Loads complain about the standard one but I have no problem with it.

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

It is certainly the hips.

I'll check out the seat and see if I can adjust its position. I'll try and find a standard seat for comparison too. Shame really, it's a fabulous looking seat!

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

Good idea regarding the bars. I think I'll adjust that first. Cheers.

 

[lawvar]

Good idea regarding the bars. I think I'll adjust that first. Cheers.

I was going to say borrow my seat then noticed your not quite next door.
I tried the seargent but did not notice much difference so went back to standard


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[Comfy Old Boots]

I'm hoping it's just muscle strain from a new postion. Blood agony sitting in my office chair today too. Ho hum. I'll faff about with it and take ponston for the wild atlantic way in a few weeks if necessary...

 

[Bendy toy]

I had a Corbin on a Yamaha 900 and found it upset my hips and rubbed into my thigh. It also made it harder reach the floor so I went back to standard Yamaha seat.
I tried a Sergent for the GSA but it immediately dug into my thigh so I never bothered to road test it.

I suspect the pan seat isn't so good with a forwards handlebar position. But a bolt upright torso (especially lower back) gets hammered by UK roads. I prefer to be leaning forwards and find the Kahedo/Toratech seats suit me very well. Shame about the cost.

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

Mmm. I think I'll try and borrow a seat here in Ireland off one of the lads and see what that's like. I presume that the fitments are the same on the bike end? Or do i assume too much!!!

 

[Ogmios]

it's the Bike... yeah right.

I'm hoping it's just muscle strain from a new postion. ...

You sure it's nothing to do with this? ---> http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/430760-Tinder/page2?highlight=tinder
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[Comfy Old Boots]

No ya maggot, it's holding me back from that! Maybe I just need a bit of WD40!

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

Do you mean the hip itself or the very lower back (upper arse) above the hip? If the latter yes, I've suffered that on a bike (it's what caused me to sell my then 6-month-old '06 1200GS) - it was sciatica associated with a slipped disk I'd suffered a couple of years earlier. Anything more than 20 minutes on the bike became increasingly painful - not good on a 1 hour commute.

Possibly non-medical remedies are changing the bar position to tip your upper body forward/back (changes the part of your backside that takes your upper body weight), changing the bars for alternative ones (higher/lower/different pull-back etc), fitting bar risers/bar-backs, trying a different seat, different seat height or different seat angle (high at the front, low at the rear).

If you've ridden similar bikes before with standard seats and not had a problem I'd suggest trying a standard seat on your bike - that may well solve the problem. Not all seats suit all people. Loads complain about the standard one but I have no problem with it.

I love getting a new bike. So much to explore. No og, that is not a euphemism!

Had a look at the seat and I've altered the seat position. Clever n it's design. I'll see how that works for me. Might be the answer.

 

[Delboy777]

I think the sargent is wider than some and causes pain, if you like me, are a short arse. I notice it but my feckin hips hurt anyway.

 

[DrFarkoff]

Yuu can try my ADv saddle when you are up

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

Cheers Doc.

 

[Bendy toy]

Tight psoas muscles can cause hip pain. Check out the posts stretch http://www.fix-knee-pain.com/psoas-stretch/

I tell people to fully engage abdominal muscles before stretching the psoas to get a better stretch and avoid causing too much lumbar curvature.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Having just read that link i am now a bit sweaty

 

[Allan F]

I'm 59 years old & have had both hips replaced. First one at 38, second done at 40. Having a few problems again. Over the past year l've started an exercise regime. Targeting the following muscle groups. Gluteus, adductors & abductees. It definitely helps. Worth while in my opinion. A good tip would be to arrange a consultation with a physio.

Regards Allan F

 

[Comfy Old Boots]

I hate to say it buy exercise might be what's needed. The change in seat position has helped somewhat but I think I am still suffering from ligament stretch. I went to the doctor...

I'll be tweeking the bars angle soon and I'm off on a tour of the wild atlantic way next Monday. I've a bit of non bike time in Barcelona first. Awful life I have. Just awful!

 

[Allan F]

With respect. Visiting the Doctor for muscular skeleton problems is bit of a hit or miss. From experience, a good physio will sort things out with a few sessions plus valuable advise on stretches & exercises to eleviate the problem.
Good luck & enjoy your trip.
Regards