Yamma~Tiger
Junior Member
Well I did it. I bought a new seat from Top Saddlery. So I guess a review is in order.
Pros: VERY comfortable. bike feels different, better... dare I say easer to ride. I didn't even thought that was possible. The seat looks excellent and craftsmanship is very good.
Cons: Does not fit the bike perfect. (as you will see).
I ordered the seat on the seat on the 16th, It shipped on the 17th and I received it on the 25th, today. It was a bargain bin seat advertised at 186 euros. after selecting the option to buy a base from Top Saddlery and adding in tax along with shipping. the total was 267 euros. or about $378. Not too bad.
I read past stories of how Top Saddlery used to do a horrible job packing their seats and was crossing my fingers but this one cane to my door step very well cushioned and there was not a wrinkle on the box:
LOTS of padding as you can see:
Additionally it came wrapped in plastic:
After I took It out:
I didn't get a chance to take the bike for a long ride as It was late when i got home and fairly chilly. I did take it for a 20 minute ride around the neighborhood. I like the seat very much. It feels like i am sitting higher and further towards the front of the bike. As far as height goes I think it's pretty much the same height as the stock seat, maybe 1/2 an inch higher MAYBE. both my feet are firmly planted on the ground at a stop. It doesn't FEEL wider, but I'm pretty sure it is. Maybe just where it counts. My legs are not sprawled out more when compared to the stock seat. Again thats the way it FEELS.
The bike feel quite a bit different. somehow... more nimble? Yes I'll use that word. more nimble. Now I know how ridiculous this sounds, but thats how It feels. Or maybe It's just me. Now on the stock seat It always felt as if my..... Nuts (please excuse me ladies) were resting against the tank. But now they seem to be resting against the seat. when going over bumps I It's not uncomfortable at all. not like before. maybe this has to do with the gap at the front of the seat? and that little upward slope thats also there?
Speaking of gap, thats pretty much the only gripe I have with this seat:
Does anyone else who has this seat have the same problem? I would love to hear. or is it a defect and should be sent back to top saddlery? please leave your input. thanks. By the way I did put all the six rubber mounts on this seat from the old one.
The rear portion of the seat fits flush and fine:
here is how the stock seat fits in comparison:
Over all I like the seat and Its very comfortable. It enhances the bike in so many ways..... I just wish It would fit better. hoping and waiting to hear from you guys. thanks.
Pros: VERY comfortable. bike feels different, better... dare I say easer to ride. I didn't even thought that was possible. The seat looks excellent and craftsmanship is very good.
Cons: Does not fit the bike perfect. (as you will see).
I ordered the seat on the seat on the 16th, It shipped on the 17th and I received it on the 25th, today. It was a bargain bin seat advertised at 186 euros. after selecting the option to buy a base from Top Saddlery and adding in tax along with shipping. the total was 267 euros. or about $378. Not too bad.
I read past stories of how Top Saddlery used to do a horrible job packing their seats and was crossing my fingers but this one cane to my door step very well cushioned and there was not a wrinkle on the box:
LOTS of padding as you can see:
Additionally it came wrapped in plastic:
After I took It out:
I didn't get a chance to take the bike for a long ride as It was late when i got home and fairly chilly. I did take it for a 20 minute ride around the neighborhood. I like the seat very much. It feels like i am sitting higher and further towards the front of the bike. As far as height goes I think it's pretty much the same height as the stock seat, maybe 1/2 an inch higher MAYBE. both my feet are firmly planted on the ground at a stop. It doesn't FEEL wider, but I'm pretty sure it is. Maybe just where it counts. My legs are not sprawled out more when compared to the stock seat. Again thats the way it FEELS.
The bike feel quite a bit different. somehow... more nimble? Yes I'll use that word. more nimble. Now I know how ridiculous this sounds, but thats how It feels. Or maybe It's just me. Now on the stock seat It always felt as if my..... Nuts (please excuse me ladies) were resting against the tank. But now they seem to be resting against the seat. when going over bumps I It's not uncomfortable at all. not like before. maybe this has to do with the gap at the front of the seat? and that little upward slope thats also there?
Speaking of gap, thats pretty much the only gripe I have with this seat:
Does anyone else who has this seat have the same problem? I would love to hear. or is it a defect and should be sent back to top saddlery? please leave your input. thanks. By the way I did put all the six rubber mounts on this seat from the old one.
The rear portion of the seat fits flush and fine:
here is how the stock seat fits in comparison:
Over all I like the seat and Its very comfortable. It enhances the bike in so many ways..... I just wish It would fit better. hoping and waiting to hear from you guys. thanks.
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