Long Arms. Seat Options?

[Brevet05]

I rode around 300 miles yesterday on a stock seat. At some point during the ride, I decided to scoot backwards to change some angles for a while (was in a hurry, so long stops weren't on the agenda). I hit the lip of the seat, which is unfortunately placed at what feels like the best riding position for my frame. I kept going back on the seat, and was reasonably comfortable driving from the pillion position, but it pulled me a little more leaned forward than would be comfortable over the long haul.

Yes, I have long arms and legs (37" sleeves, 38" inseam). What I'm wondering is there anyone who has made a seat without a distinct separation between the two positions. :dontknow:

 

[Magic Man]

I rode around 300 miles yesterday on a stock seat. At some point during the ride, I decided to scoot backwards to change some angles for a while (was in a hurry, so long stops weren't on the agenda). I hit the lip of the seat, which is unfortunately placed at what feels like the best riding position for my frame. I kept going back on the seat, and was reasonably comfortable driving from the pillion position, but it pulled me a little more leaned forward than would be comfortable over the long haul.

Yes, I have long arms and legs (37" sleeves, 38" inseam). What I'm wondering is there anyone who has made a seat without a distinct separation between the two positions. :dontknow:

Mine is almost flat front to back. I had it custom made back in Jan of 08. It was one of the first things I did to the Spyder to make it more comfortable for me.

http://www.esicycleproducts.com/spyderseat.html

I find it works great to allow you to stretch out more.

MM

 

[Brevet05]

Mine is almost flat front to back. I had it custom made back in Jan of 08. It was one of the first things I did to the Spyder to make it more comfortable for me.

http://www.esicycleproducts.com/spyderseat.html

I find it works great to allow you to stretch out more.

MM

That's beautiful! It still looks like it has a short seat back about where the stock seat does, though. Does your seatmaker still take custom orders? I'm really looking for a largely featureless saddle, thanks.

 

[Trickie Dick]

Try these people. I had mine modified and they did a nice job. Very reasonable....http://www.meancitycycles.com/index.php.

 

[Brevet05]

Try these people. I had mine modified and they did a nice job. Very reasonable....http://www.meancitycycles.com/index.php.

TD, that looks very much like what the Doctor ordered. Thanks for the lead!

 

[Magic Man]

That's beautiful! It still looks like it has a short seat back about where the stock seat does, though. Does your seatmaker still take custom orders? I'm really looking for a largely featureless saddle, thanks.

The rise is very low and moved back almost 3 inches, but I'm sure he could cut your's totally flat if you wanted it that way.

MM

 

[beerman]

I had the same issue. Here is how I solved it. Russel DayLong seat.(they will build to you specs. and are great to work with) NMN handle bar riser. Set of highway pegs. I now am much more comforable and without the changes I would not have kept the Spyder. Since the changes I cant imagine having anything else. If you want to know more give me a call. 724-787-4506 :clap::2thumbs: