Bike seat Is the seat on this bike "comfy"? Am I able to put another seat on the bike?
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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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I agree with Dreamer44. Most bicycle seats, including the one for the ProForm 290 SPX are uncomfortable. I bought a $20 gel seat--the extra padding PLUS time on the bike will make it more comfortable.
2047673
I bought a "Cloud Nine" gel seat. Found the original seat to be very uncomfortable!
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It may be comfortable depending on the person but I had many problems trying to find a comfy bike seat for a regular bike due to the need for hip replacement surgery. I had a lot of pain due to hip problems, not the seat. Trying to find a comfy seat, someone suggested a recumbent trike, where you are seated like normal, sitting down with your butt fully supported, as in a chair. After surgery I tried riding my regular bike but still found it uncomfortable, so I am sticking with my trike. I also have found that riding my horse in a saddle, even though I am upright as on a bike, does not hurt either due to full support of my butt and thighs in the saddle. I tried the Serfas Super Cruiser before surgery but since I was hurting anyway, I sent it back. Here is what I found about most bike seats. They try to pad the seat for comfort but end up working against the shape of the butt which rounds outward. To see what I am trying to say...imaging pushing two fully inflated balloons together. Bike seat makers add padding but the padding juts outward, opposite on the shape of a butt. So instead of feeling comfy, a butt is pushing against the opposite shape that it really is. If they could design a bike seat more to the shape of a horse saddle or even a tractor seat, I think more people with physical size challenges would ride bikes....but if not, try a trike.
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A gift? The bike is not as comfortable as my previous one and no matter how tight you turn down the bolt that holds the length between the back and front portion, it comes loose and the two sections spread apart requiring readjusting. Also, it does not have a solid feel. Although I have thrown away the box it came in, I remember the box being quit large.
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Yes. You are too big for this bike. I'm 6'3" and I have to move the seat all the way back. Even still, for max comfort, i really would like to move it back another inch or so.
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Yes, the seat has four slots where it can be placed. My kid is 5'3" and weights about 125 pounds. She has her seat on the third slot from the front. The seat are extremely wide and comfortable. So unlike those found on regular bikes. She loves her bike. Simple and fun.
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I took the seat that came with bike off and put this one on. I love the seat and feels a lot better than the seat the bike came with.
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yes, but buy another one if you can. the bike itself is great, but the seat has caused me much grief; it is too wide and i have had to saw it down on 2 occasions because it was rubbing against my child's legs and chafing his skin. also, i had to add extra cushioning because the seat is wooden. there are other models almost identical that have a better designed seat.
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If you contact Paradigm they offer another seat for this bike that is smaller - not sure if better This one is large and comfortable if you plan on biking for any length of time.
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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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You can set the bike to where you are leaning over on the handlebars or set it where you are sitting pretty much upright without have to reach far for the handlebars. I believe you would be ok with this bike if you adjust the seating position to where you are sitting upright.
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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!
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As an avid bike rider I know there aren't many 'comfortable' bike seats. But you can get gel-filled seat covers or other cushioned covers at Amazon or most bike stores or sites. Try a wider seat as well.
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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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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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You can ride this bike because you can lower the seat. However, the handle bards cannot be lowered so you have to be comfortable in a more laid back position.
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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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The problem is the mesh back comes apart with a lot of pressure. The bike is otherwise great. My husband weighs 185 and the pressure he put on the mesh back has broken twice. We are on our third mesh back. He put clamps on the sides of the seat to hold the rubber gasket and staples in place. The rest of the bike would accommodate a much heavier person.