Let's Talk Ebike Saddles! - The Most Changed Out Component!
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2023
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I have the YLG Oversized Comfort Bike Seat. I have had two back surgeries. I could care less what people think. Its my back and my money. I'm 62.
I'm 69.5 yrs old, and I grew-up calling it a bike seat, and refuse to change my terminolgy, even though I have (reluctantly) referred to the seats as saddles in some online conversations, although very rarely. Not doing it anymore, lol. Saddles go on horses.
Other than that, I changed-out the OEM seat on my Rad Rover 5 to the "Bikeroo for Seniors" with the elastomer "springs", and it was a welcome change. I also added a Suntour suspension seatpost (notice they're not called saddleposts 😉). A much more comfortable ride for me, and I'm a slender build, but have occasional lower back problems.
Those really wide seats, such as the one shown in the video reminds me of an old school metal tractor seat that has been upholstered, but it does look comfortable. 😎
I'm seventy so I'm older and wiser. LOL. A saddle is a seat that goes over something. A horse, motorcycle, fence, anything that is between your legs. A seat is as in a car or your living room or kitchen. Nothing but air between your legs. So, there you go, you young whipper snapper!
Good point about the seat post not called saddle post! Lol.
@@Marilynlovesebiking :)
June 2024 ... Engwe t14 (all original, only added a nice bell/rear view mirror). Engwe L20 2.0 same thing but lowered the seat post to lower the seat height. < slim female, 5'4" and getting on/off was too difficult but loved the overall eBike itself. Replaced the seat post w/chrome plated steel; insulated with wood dowel for added strength.
I have a bike-a-roo on my fat tire bike. I use a cloud nine on my trek bike when riding Greenways or long rides. As summer comes in and I do more off-road single track I will change out to a smaller seat. This makes it easier for the transition of standing, etc. By mid summer I will just leave it on the bike the whole time until I stop the single track and go back to more green ways. By the way, I’m with someone else that said it’s always been called a seat. A saddle is what I put on horses. LOL.
Cloud 9 for me on all my e-bikes keeps my butt happy.
Cloud-9 Cruiser Select. Comfort and support for large guys. Reviews by other e-bike bloggers at the time in 2021.
Definitely the cloud9 cruiser select!
I used to always change the saddle immediately, until I got a suspension seatpost. Makes a much bigger difference in comfort than any saddle.
I understand that memory foam is better than gel cause it doesn't shift around and it's more resistant to heat.
I have the Big Sur Sport and changed the seat to a Cloud 9 sunlight seat and it is amazing.
I went with a Cloud-9 Cruiser Select Saddle on my Magicycle Ocelot Pro. I'd say it is just OK. What I really like and can recommend is the SR Suntour SP12 NCX Seatpost. That makes all the difference for me.
Ditto on the seat post 👍
I bought A lectric brand bike I ordered the upgrade seat however it was not satisfactory for me. So I Purchased a cloud nine seat the one with the hole dip in the center it is perfect for me I weigh 190 pounds and 6 feet tall.
However never change your seat until you get used to riding your bike.
I have the Lectric XP 2.0 that came with the upgraded comfort saddle. I repaced it with the Cloud 9 saddle and Suntour NCX seatpost. Sweeeeet!
Changed from a Cloud 9 to a, Bikeroo (non spring) & Suntours NCX suspenstion seat post.
I was waiting for a video on saddles. The saddle that came with the bike is good for about three miles, and then my butt starts to hurt! With the warmer weather, I must hurry and get the best saddle.
Found the bat wing saddle at a treasure hunt store. $8. Bought it . Put it on my ebike. The lack of side support made me feel I was falling off the bike. Gave it to my wife. She is very happy with it. I settled for a bikeroo saddle. Works fine with my suspension seat post.
Love my Bikeroo that you convinced me to get, a year or so ago!! Kind of sad, they took the softness out of them now!! I'm seeing Giddy up, at Amazon!
I have the Giddy Up, wide seat, not the XXL, on my Jasion EB 7 2.0 bike, I'm 65 and could care less what people think or say, comfort is my goal. The stock was too small, thin and hard. I'm only 5'8" and only 175 lbs, I also looked at the Giddy Up smaller seat, but through it might be too small, and similar to the one I was removing.
I have a rad city 4 2020 bike. I kept the original saddle on it but changed the seat post to a sun tour and added a gel cover cover to the saddle. Biggest difference I noticed is with the sun tour seatpost!
Wish the suntour worked for people above 180 lbs
I have a lectrix xp 2.0 and yes I did change the seat to a cloud 9 and I love it 2 years going.
I ride a Lectric XP 3.0 and replaced the saddle supplied with a Selle Royal Drifter Gel Cruiser Saddle (Amazon / $45.92) This is the most comfortable saddle I have ever used. I did have a Bikeroo saddle for a while but the Selle Royal is much more comfortable.
C9 comfort saddle for me. I have a pretty decent caboose. C9 makes a few good ones
I tried one of those extra wide seats but the nose of those seats is often to wide, so since i peddle all the time not good at all .From what i see folks who peddle dont really like these seats .Now the best one i found so far is a gel SELLE ROYAL JOURNEY it's around 10 inches wide but the nose is slim . Ounce i sit on it,it doesnt compress all the way still room for play . i'm 6 feet tall and 220 pounds .
I have a Ride 1 LMTD. I replaced the terrible stock seat with a Selle Royal Respiro Relaxed Saddle. I’m 245 lbs and with this seat I’m no longer needing a suspension post.
Cloud 9 and love it.
Bought the Specialized Cup seat for our two Gazelle e-bikes along with a Suntour shock seat post from UK.
Side note, just got back from Spring break and stored and charged batteries in Magicycle fire proof bag and parked bikes without batteries in my Airbnb in Las Vegas and St George Utah.
29 Palms Ca we locked and covered without battery on Hollywood bike rack and removed removable peddles and backed up to our motel room. Motion alarm went off with the strong wind at night so turned it off.
We had a great time hiking Joshua Tree and Zions National Park and biked St George’s 100’s of miles of bike trails.
I read if you cover your locked bikes theft goes way down when the bad person cannot see the bike.
Actually I found a Walmart saddle I like and I have tried all the recommended ones like cloud 9
My and my wife's Fifield eBikes came with saddles that look like the first flip one that you showed (they dont flip up, however). It seems comfy enough for me. For my non-electric bikes.. years ago, I replaced my mountain bike seat with one that featured not just a groove down the middle but a complete absence of seat in the middle. My hybrid has a more conventional groove down the middle. I find having that groove is great so that it doesn't put undue pressure on the perineum. Good for hemorrhoid flare-ups as well as less pressure on the prostate for us guys.
Hey Russ switched out my magicycle for a brooks 67 with springs really liked the looks and the whole English quality thing. Never judge a book by its coover. The springs although they look like they would soak up the miles are actually quite stiff Its a beautiful piece of leather work but requires regular maintenance and was expensive but i new that from the start. So the search continues. Good video as usual and love reading the comments always valued info there.
Hi Russ. Oh yes, have done two things to my bike saddle. First I got a gel cushion cover for it. That helps. Then I did swap out the whole saddle on my Magnum, and got a Cloud Nine saddle. I had to take it all apart because the seat flips up to get to the battery. But I got the new seat on. It is more comfortable than the original. Still not fabulous. I am still hunting. Also riding a lot sort of conditions your rear end! Lots of folks in my ebike riding Facebook groups mentions the seat/saddle and ask what to do!
I have a Biktrix Stunner 6 step thru 5 speed IGH that came with a huge comfortable saddle. It is wonderful. This is the saddle I like the best.
I have 7 other bikes and have never changed the seat. I find if I ride enough my rear can handle almost any saddle. We do bike holidays and sometimes must use what we get and after a day or so you adjust.
On my Aventon Pace 500ng I have the Cloud 9 Cruiser Select (springs)and on the Rad Mini Step-through I purchased a Chaunts saddle (springs); very similar to the Cloud 9, came in brown to match the color of the stock saddle. Chaunts saddle is very comfortable
Thanks Russ The Giddy up go is my choice and my customers choice in most cases. Like riding on a cloud.
I just have the stock seat on the Engwe, it seemed fine to me. I had road bikes before that as my first ebike, so I find the whole thing very comfortable for what I’m used to. I also rarely ride more than 10 miles at a go on the Engwe, which on an ebike is nothing and I barely have time to notice the seat. I use the Engwe for bringing a kid along on the jump seat or running errands. I’ve mostly switched over to the EUC for fun or solo rides. I may get a seat for one, but you’re fairly limited on those.
I have a cloud 9 I had bikearoo and returned to furm
I have a VELO black, spring saddle. I had to adjust and tighten up the springs once, but after 10 mi. I have to get off the bike for a few minutes. Love your comments on the big wing saddle! I might consider it.
April 10, Monday... first ride of the season! Great day when you can ride.
The one I got on my Velotric Discover bike is pretty comphy :)
I replaced the saddle on my Magicycle Cruiser to a Cloud Nine with springs. Much better as the stock saddle felt like it was made for someone else's butt.
Very first thing I did. Had it waiting when bike got here. Bikeroo polymer spring.
1st thing I did was swap out the saddle to the more traditional leather Selle Anatomica saddle.
I'm still using the saddle that came with the bike. Still assessing it. Haven't taken any long rides yet. I don't have much cushion on my backside and find most saddles uncomfortable.
How about the cloud nine sunlight gel cruiser seat and it is amazing
WARNERSWHEELS Comfort Beach Cruiser Seat - Extra Wide Bike Seat for Men & Women. It not only looks great, but is very comfortable too...
If you order a KBO Breeze, order a new seat at the same time. You won’t like the seat for long. The bike is good though lol. I bought a mid level Schwinn seat.
Question?russ,you said that bike with the nice seat was a kbo.i just purchase a rattan lm 750. Everything is identical are these both the same company.😊
Maybe the Brooks B67? 🇬🇧
My Lectric XP 3.0 Comfort Saddle wasn't bad but wasn't good for me after a half hour. I bought a silly looking YLG and it is more comfortable.
Have recently ordered 2 Rad Expand 5's (they're on sale until the 19th I believe) for the teenage grandsons. Those stock seats will not be changed. They're young (16 & 14) and can handle it. Me, not so much. I like my Bikeroo. 😎
I was never too happy with these little mirrors that ruin the look of an ebike. Just finished installing an akaso action camera on the back then ran a hdmi cable to a razer hdmi capture card then to my phone. Nice wide angle image looks sweet on my phone. Can record too. Wast exactly cheap. But cheaper than the apeman cycling rearview camera they sell.
Hey Russ. I got the Giddyup extra wide saddle. Very pleased with it so comfortable. I was hesitant at first, weird funky design. But this is the best saddle on the market, lots of support. I don't slide off and am not sore after a long ride. Hope you're having fun in the NorCal!
Giddyup should get Kim Kardashian to promote their saddle, I am sure they would sell out in no time.
@@pedrofernandez8729 😂Haha good idea Pedro. I nominate Megan Thee Stallion tho. She can promote the Russ is Right Channel too.
@@paulketchum6819 Yes good idea I am sure Mrs Right would love that plan as well.
@@pedrofernandez8729 Yeah maybe Kim K. and Meghan can stick to bike saddles 😂
I have nearly same sadel that you like Russ, that you mean its litle comic! 🤣But yes its verry compitabel for my as 😂, i like it.
I'm heavy. (Fat ok). Short too.
I need wider seats. I change the saddle/seat on any bike. I don't like thin seats violating me 😜.
Comfort is Key.
Brooks leather and spring…saddles. I put my brooks on my Electric Bike…I’ve never looked back…the saddle that came with my electric bike was horrible and hurt my bum. 😂
I switched to a Brooks B17 Select saddle for my Gazelle Medeo T10. It is leather and kind of like your favorite penny loafer shoe--It breaks in and molds to your butt and becomes very comfortable even though not a cushion saddle.
I got a Brooks Saddle also. It's very good for longer rides.
I'm looking into getting an Air Seat Floating Suspension as I have an ADO Air 20S so cannot fit seat post suspension. I looked at the cheap U bend suspension but heard they can break and slide if not tightened sufficiently.
If you didn't have to pedal at all, then you could get a motorcycle style saddle, but when you pedal, they interfere with your leg motions.
The light is for a wide load ahead…
Just got a Juiced RipCurrent S. I tried the saddle it came with, seemed narrower than the tires, but put a Bikeraroo (metal springs) on it. Been 5/6 years since riding so it's short rides as a test things. You ever test suspension seat posts?
I have a suspension seat post coming on my new Electric Bike Company ebike coming in soon. Stay tuned!
Saddle is a dumb name for a seat. Its a seat not a Saddle people. Anyways we bought the wide seat by twomaples. Great comfortable seat.
The giddyup XL that we have been using has now switched to springs and I do NOT like them. I bought a cloud 9 for my deer and I like the seat but it has springs too and I can't stand the springs.
That’s too bad. I don’t know why companies make changes like this without b changing model numbers or names and leaving good products alone.
I meant flat foot technology, not step thru. Sorry
Don’t know what that is.
I got a Bikeroo women's saddle, cause it's got the hole in the middle and this way I won't need to change it if I should decide to transform into a woman (when Medicare starts paying for it).
Great idea!
@@StefanRandall Thanks, I'm always thinking ahead.
If you are over 14 years old, you should not care about what other thinks of your bikesadle. If that is a concern of yours, you have got bigger problems in your way through life.
I ride with a Schwin hornless saddle! Tried to ride what came with my Trek Verve +4s and it kept poking me in the back when I was standing on the bike.