Bike seat: Is the seat on this bike "comfy"?
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You buy a gel cushon cover, most of the stationary bicycle seats are very uncomfortable, but for less than $20 you get a gel cover and works great!
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Hi Isabella, I own this bike and am a little over 5' 8" (longs legs) and the seat is all the way down and it's still a little tall. I don't think you'd be comfortable.
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More than comfortable in my opinion !, I'm very happy with this bike, I wish I have bough one long time before than I did.
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Yes. I find it comfortable. I sometimes sit in it for two to three hours at a time.
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I actually ordered a more squishy one based on another reviewer's advice, but returned it as the original seat was comfortable to me. My daughter and friend also had no complaints. I weigh less than 150lbs, so don't know if that is a factor.
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I personally do not use this seat, but my wife does and she says that it is comfortable. Way more comfortable than the seat that came with our exercise bike. Hope this helps!
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I'm sitting in it right now. Yes, it's very comfortable! Super soft fabric, firm-ish cushion, but it's big enough and deep enough that you can lean back. I love it. I bought it because of the reviews of how comfortable it was so I'm not the only one!
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I used the cushion for the bike in my physical therapy office. The patients have stated it is much more comfortable than the original seat. They have not complained since I got the gel cushion. I hope this helps.
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They are correct. The seat's mesh material is overlaying a thin cushion. It is a comfy chair.
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If someone sets it up properly for you, it will not hurt your back. I have a bad hip and cannot take much pressure on it and the bike is good. The handle bars come towards the rider. Good luck. It is a lovely bike. Have you considered toe smaller version of the bike? It may work better. My shorter friend has it, she loves it.
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The seat is very uncomfortable. It's really the only thing I don't like about the bike. I often use a towel to sit on, but it moves around a lot. I tried ordering a seat cover, but it ended up being too small.
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I'm 5 even and the "stretch" to the pedals is barely noticeable- not something that is uncomfortable and could probably be fixed by adjusting the seat better. I did get a more cushioned seat like many others have mentioned. I only got the bike for recreational purposes so it's perfectly fine but if I were a more serious rider I'd try out a model in a local store to be sure.
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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 the bike is very light and easy to ride. At 5.5 it should be perfect.I'm 5.10 and had to make several adjustments for my height. Only recommendation is to look into a more comfortable seat. It's a little uncomfortable on those longer rides
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I find the seat quite comfortable w/o anything added. Think of a very firm hammock, if that helps.
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Yes, I had read reviews that the seat was a little hard so I ordered his seat when I ordered the bicycle. More padded and more comfortable.
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Hi Susan,I bought this seat a view months back and I am very pleased. It is way more comfortable than the original seat that came with my bicycle. It's extremely easy to put on and take off so it should be a pretty good choice if you're bringing it with you to a class. Only con is that it may take you a few uses to break it.Hope this helps and goodluck!