anyway to replace the seat with a more softer seat? the one that came with the bike is a very hard plastic and not comfortable for my daughter!
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I bought the banana seat and gave it to my grandson with this bike so he could replace it after he caught on to riding it. He learned to ride on the original seat and then "upgraded!" Just like his Dad!
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I believe there are accessories available directly from Strider. For example, they sell taller seat posts for when your toddler gets too tall. But I don't know if the seats are any softer. That said, bike seat posts usually come in standard diameters. If the Strider bike adheres to one of those standards, it seems you could replace the post entirely with your own post and seat. Alternatively, you could try adding some padding yourself to the seat if your daughter is complaining. hope she enjoys the bike as much as my son enjoys his!!
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My son didn't mention about it at all. So I assume it is ok with him. He is riding it more than a year.
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Yeah, same with my son. We just went to the local bike store and they were able to find the correct diameter seat post and a cool seat. A banana seat was my first choice.
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Yes, it is not a hard metal seat, but you can pad it, I'm sure. My husband and I both use it. My daughter bought one first and we were impressed. I had a Schwinn bicycle as a kid and the quality is still the best. Smooth and quiet as well. Cathy H
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Yes, the seat is uncomfortable to say the least. We tried 4 different seats and the Cloud Nine seat was the most comfortable. It is a great bike and folds easily.
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The back rest is plastic and there is no cushion on the bike. But my daughter loves her bike so much.
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We replaced the seat but could not find a replacement seat by Vilano; I don't think they make them. We used the parts from a different bike and it worked fine. You just have to make sure you find one that fits into the hole.
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In the end I didn't like this seat. My daughter didn't like it either. there is no place to put her hands and the attachment didn't fix to the bike as strongly as it should. the bike shop didn't like the design. I would return it now if I could.I could see this seat working for some bikes and kids but not all.
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I am not a child, but I do have the bicycle.. I am 5 ft 1 in and unable to ride an adult bike because my legs are very short due to rickets as a child. My balance is also not that good. My husband has my seat adjusted and replaced the original seat with one that was wider for more balance and comfort. Make sure you have the right air in the tires..it makes it much easier to pedal. She would have to be able to pull the brakes that are on the handle bar, but it has no gears and rides very smooth. I wish we lived close by so she could try mine. I think maybe she could master this bike. It has been a joy to me since I also cannot master a two wheeler. Good luck and God Bless..
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The seat is uncomfortable. I wanted to change mine also but, the replacement seats I found won't fit the pipe assembly. You will have to change the whole thing to make it work. I just sit on a kitchen chair pad seat. Still not the best solution.
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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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I think your seat is so thick and rigid. If it is, you can get a new seat which is thinner and more flexible. Look for the plastic and cheaper ones at walmart.
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Yes, I just got my bike and the seat wobbles a lot. I crammed some cardbd in where it appeared to be wobbling, but it only improved a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions???
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I am 5 ft 1 inch tall, I wonder if this would be a little bit heavy for her to propel? I have the seat on the lowest setting, and I am thinking maybe she could ride this ok, is there a childs sized one out there? Maybe you could put some sort of wooden blocks on the pedals in case her legs are a little too short. Do you want me to measure anything for you? Its sitting here in my garage and would be happy to measure it for you. I really like the bike.Cheers, Cheryl
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The bike seat is a pretty standard easy release type. I think you can easily switch it to a different seat but I don't know if you can find the exact same one somewhere
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This was a gift to my grandson for his new baby, also a gift to my niece. They both love it and the seat only adjust in two position. I'm not sure how that was done because it's been a while. I'll try to find out and let you know.
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We did not feel comfortable on this seat either, but, rather then replace the seat we bought the 2x sunlite cloud-9, Gel bicycle seat cover, seems to be working well for us, just something you might consider rather then changing the seat. Hope this helps you Jason.
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Not easy to move around... By the way the bike broke about in 1-year. So, I suggest you look for other alternatives.
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I think if I can get the seat stabilized it will be comfortable. Have tightend the screws as noted above. Up/down movement has stopped, but the seat still moves left to right when riding. Anyone else having this problem?