I am sure this has been answered before but I can't find anything comparing the two seats. Which one is better in your opinion? I can't affoard to do the Corbin or Sargeant right now so I see the original gel seat and the Great Day to Ride seat as my two choices. Thanks in advance!
Gel or Great Day to Ride seat?
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It's all going to be personal preference. I know a lot of people on here hate the Gel seat because it's raised and kind of firm, but then a few others love it. I got my seat done by Great Day to Ride and it's so much better than it was before. I can ride for hours now with no problem. It molds to you very quickly, but also doesn't prevent you from shifting on the seat in the twisties.
A little off topic here, and I know that I'm probably the oddball here, but I got a Sargent seat and had back problems with it. That 1" shorter seemed to put me into a position that just gave my lower back fits that I'd never had before. I gave it close to 1,000 miles and just couldn't get used to it. So my personal opinion is look for something that don't lose that seat height.
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I bought a Sargent and really couldn't stand it, so you're not an oddball. I sold it, got my seat modded by Spencer, and never looked back.
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You're lucky. I never got used to the stock seat. I have a...*ahem* small rear end, and the stock saddle wasn't supportive enough for my bony a*s.
In either case, I got the OEM gel seat and freaking love it. I have no experience with the Spencer guys work, but I'm sure its also a massive improvement.
I did the swap at the same time I installed my Gixxer rear shock and can't decide which one is the best bang/buck.
When I first got my bike my arse was killing me after a couple hours in the saddle. I stuck it out and now it doesn't bother me at all. Your arse will get used to it.
__________________an old bicycle racing adage"comfort is only what you get used to" and you can get used to anything,having said that i like the height the gel saddle adds and think i might add some sheepskin to bump it up some more.6'2"tall
__________________an old bicycle racing adage"comfort is only what you get used to" and you can get used to anything,having said that i like the height the gel saddle adds and think i might add some sheepskin to bump it up some more.6'2"tall
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A lot of riders here dont like the OEM gel seat. I have one and love it. I still use a removable sheepskin cover on it for long rides though.
I am 6'4" and that tad higher seat works for me also. Might be a problem for the vertically challenged though.
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It adds height? Sign me up.
Anyone got a gel seat for a 2nd gen they want to sell?
Anyone got a gel seat for a 2nd gen they want to sell?
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Where did you find it? I'm looking for one for my '01 thought they were out of production!
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I have a great day to ride seat and it is comfy for trips. The longest I spend at one time is about 120 miles, then I usually take a break. I think it is well worth the cost.
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