a better seat or good seat cover? I really like my bike, but the seat gets quite uncomfortable after 20 minutes or so . Does anyone recommend a better seat or seat cover that works specifically with this bike? I want to be able to go 45 mins or an hour without getting "butthurt", lol. One sold here on Amazon is preferred. a better seat or good seat cover? I really like my bike, but the seat gets quite uncomfortable after 20 minutes or so . Does anyone recommend a better seat or seat cover that works specifically... » Read More a better seat or good seat cover? I really like my bike, but the seat gets quite uncomfortable after 20 minutes or so . Does anyone recommend a better seat or seat cover that works specifically with this bike? I want to be able to go 45 mins or an hour without getting "butthurt", lol. One sold here on Amazon is preferred. « Show Less
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I have the same problem. Which one, sold on Amazon. is preferred? I have been told that bike seats are for moving bikes and cannot be fitted to stationary bikes.
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I bought a gell seat cover off of amazon that was fit to the product. Now when I ride I am too tall in the saddle. If I lower it then it hurts the knees from being to low. I give up on this product. Its just not something I could pedal comfortably for more then 20 minutes
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Cara is correct, however Serfas does one for exercise bikes:Serfas RX Exerciser Bicycle Saddle
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Has anyone bought and can verify a better seat or seat cover that specifically fits the AD4 model? I've read all the ones sold here on Amazon only work with the older Airdynes.
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Gel seats are not the answer. I wasted $30 on one. They mess with the height and make you sit taller. In my case I cannot find a comfortable height when using a gel seat, plus it never stays fully secure and moves around. To me the solution was one of the new noseless cycle seats. I have a Schwinn No Pressure Bicycle Seat It is still uncomfortable because of lack of cushioning but it eliminates testicle pain for sure, however this machine also causes knee pain, so you eliminate one but still have the other. I am going to try a Spiderflex seat next and see if it is more comfortable.
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After a lot of research I ended up buying this seat cover:1-1/2" Thick - 12" Wide - Bicycle Seat Cover / Gel Pad-WideIt seems to do the trick; I like it pretty well. It also fits perfectly on the Schwinn Airdyne seat.
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I've rode mine as much as almost 30 miles. But I replaced my seat. So did my husband. I have had mine for 5 years plus and replaced it with a 12 inch wide seat....might look silly when my hiney ain't on it but oh so comfy. Got my husband a big 12 incher too. We are getting old and it's those skinny seats that hurt ya'. You can adjust the bike's height so I could ride mine many many more miles. They are smaller wheels but that doesn't seem to bother me at all or my husband.
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No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike seat to add the tilt mechanism as one reviewer opined. No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike... » Read More No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike seat to add the tilt mechanism as one reviewer opined. « Show Less
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I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had. I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about... » Read More I have not yet worn this while riding but I have worn it for 13 hrs on 2 consecutive days and not felt like it was uncomfortable or cutting off circulation or anything.. The way they do the stitching on the back of the knee seems to make it not bunch as much. Now, the other day I sat in a low chair with no leg room and that wasn't comfortable (I'm 6'2" so my legs were very bent). I had to pull it off. Other than that, no problems. I think it would work great for cycling. Give me a week and I'll probably have taken it out on a ride. In any case, I don't think u can go wrong. It's about as comfortable a brace as I've ever had. Way better than the neoprene ones I've had. « Show Less
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I don't know if there is a way to replace the seat. I am on the thin side and find it extremely uncomfortable. I can literally feel it grinding into my pelvic bones. I am currently looking for a gel seat cover to put over it.
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I found the seat comfy, adjust to your sitting level then really tighten the lever, perhaps using a small pliers to get it tight! The original seat didn't fit right so I bought the stress free seat, the only other thing would be a seat back for longer rides , ride safe!
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Like any bike, you'll get used to the seat, I've had no problems riding mine for 30-60 minutes at a time and I weight over 300.. If that's not a solution for you, look up some gel seats.
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I've had mine for almost 2 1/2 years, and use it about 3-5 hours a week. I've had no issues or problems with it. I did add a gel seat pad. The only thing I would change is I'd add a water bottle holder. I just position the bike close to the end table, so I can reach my water. Hope you find a bike that suits you!
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Seat is good. It forces you to shift your seating position where you emphasize more on the handlebars but we love the seat. It does fix the pain that standard seats have. I still wear padded shorts as well as my wife but we love the new seat.
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I never thought about a wider seat. I had a dense foam cover and it fit perfectly. Years ago the Spin Bikes had really narrow and hard seats and I noticed several people would buy their own cover and bring it to class in their gym bag. Today the seats on the bikes are comfortable. Big bucks really gets much more than what I got from Amazon. I use my bike while viewing sports or a movie and like a standing position more than seating.
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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 sent mine back because the air flows from compartment to compartment if you shift your weight. I bought a cheap life cushion, took the layers of foam out of it and custom cut pieces and glued them up to make a seat that fit me onto my bike seat and then took that to an upholsterer who examined what I was doing and sewed me a cover for it with straps that fasten it to the under frame of the seat. Total cost $45. Happy.
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I have trouble with seats that are not padded, but the ErgoErgo does not bother me. The top is rounded with an indent in the middle. It doesn't seem to bother my sit bones and hard chairs usually do. I don't know what you mean by "any length of time". For instance, I always need a padded chair at a restaurant. I have not heard of a seat top cushion for it. lt seems like a cushion would get in the way of getting on and off and would detract from it's appearance.
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If you sit slightly forward on the pads and tilt the seat forward when you install it, the pads won't move and stay in the down position and the front of the pads won't dig in the back of your thighs nearly as much. Took my two weeks of daily riding and tinkering with the position to get it right for me. record ride on this seat: 412 km in one day with camping gear loaded, riding from 3am to midnight with quick breaks and no pain or numbness during or afterwards. On conventional seat with sparing in center: 150 km with horrendous pain that took four days to go away. If you ride with chamois, you might need to look for wider padding. If you sit slightly forward on the pads and tilt the seat forward when you install it, the pads won't move and stay in the down position and the front of the pads won't dig in the back of your thighs nearly as much. Took my two weeks of daily riding and tinkering with the position to get it right for me. record ride on this seat: 412 km in one day with camping gear loaded, riding from 3am to midnight with quick breaks and no pain or numbness during or afterwards. On conventional seat with sparing in center: 150 km with horrendous pain that took four days to go away. If you ride with... » Read More If you sit slightly forward on the pads and tilt the seat forward when you install it, the pads won't move and stay in the down position and the front of the pads won't dig in the back of your thighs nearly as much. Took my two weeks of daily riding and tinkering with the position to get it right for me. record ride on this seat: 412 km in one day with camping gear loaded, riding from 3am to midnight with quick breaks and no pain or numbness during or afterwards. On conventional seat with sparing in center: 150 km with horrendous pain that took four days to go away. If you ride with chamois, you might need to look for wider padding. « Show Less
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I've transferred this seat many times this summer between my home bike and one at my in-laws, I would say three minutes is a more likely time. Obviously it gets a bit quicker after you've done it a few times. One minute is probably a stretch though.
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I haD the same issue with my bike as well. seat will always come loose no matter what you do to it !!! Sorry to say but this bike isnt of high quality . i wish I would have spent more money and buy a more sturdy bike.
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From my experience, you will only be provided this "improved cushion" after you have received the original cushion and then contact the seller with a complaint that the seat is not comfortable. They did send out a new seat at no cost to me, but I have yet to try and pry the old one off and put the new one on.