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| mbk
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 Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:18 am Post subject: bead rider |
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For any of you who have used the bead rider, do you think it is as good an upgrade as an actual custom seat upgrade? Thanks, Mike
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| ax1464
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: bead rider |
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| mbk wrote: |
| For any of you who have used the bead rider, do you think it is as good an upgrade as an actual custom seat upgrade? Thanks, Mike |
It is if it keeps your butt happy. 
It depends on WHY you're not comfortable. If the actual position/shape of the seat is what's making you uncomfortable, then a seat cover probably isn't going to make much difference. But if it's "monkeybutt" or "butt fatigue" that's limiting your riding comfort, a seat cover could be the perfect remedy.
And since even the most outrageously-priced seat covers (*cough* AirHawk *cough*) is much cheaper than even the least expensive custom seat, I think it makes a lot of sense to try a seat cover first and, if that doesn't do the trick, order a custom seat.
My BeadRider made a big difference for me. I seriously doubt that even the most expensive custom saddle would be much better, short of a totally from scatch, seatpan up, rebuilt seat with shape, foam density/thickness, and materials all tailored personally to me.
At $36 (or even $57 for the Ultimate, which is what I have), I think the BeadRider is a more sensible choice.
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| mbk
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:11 am Post subject: Re: bead rider |
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| ax1464 wrote: |
It depends on WHY you're not comfortable. If the actual position/shape of the seat is what's making you uncomfortable, then a seat cover probably isn't going to make much difference. But if it's "monkeybutt" or "butt fatigue" that's limiting your riding comfort, a seat cover could be the perfect remedy.
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It is, in part, the seating position, but it is more the seat itself is uncomfortable - by that I mean I think it is more uncomfortable than it is ill fitting. It is worth a try. Thanks, Mike
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| Daboo
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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I've been using a BeadRider for the past 30000+ miles. I've pulled it off a couple times thinking perhaps it really doesn't do that much...and immediately realized my mistake.
It doesn't make sense that a layer of wooden beads would be so comfortable, but they work extremely well. I bought mine because I wanted to get out of the water pooling under me when it rained...which it normally does in Seattle. What I found was that it can take a good seat and make it really comfortable. I can ride all day long on my seat and not have problems.
I also found that while the air flow through it is great on a hot summer day...it is frigid in the winter. My solution was to apply black duct tape along the sides and over most of the top. I get the benefits of the cushion, without freezing in the cooler months.
If you are interested in a seat cushion, here are two links you might find interesting:
Five Motorcycle Seat Comfort Pads Compared
http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/accessoriesandgear/motorcycle_seat_comfort_pads/index.html
In this review, the beaded seat cushion came out second only to the Airhawk.
Comfort Line Wood Bead Seats - $20
http://cyclecrafts.net/Wood_Bead_Seats.html
This is actually the seat cushion in the above review. While I like my BeadRider, if it ever comes apart, I'll probably buy one from these people. At $20, it is around half the price of a BeadRider and does the same thing.
Chris
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| Wilmo
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Daboo wrote: |
Comfort Line Wood Bead Seats - $20
http://cyclecrafts.net/Wood_Bead_Seats.html
This is actually the seat cushion in the above review. While I like my BeadRider, if it ever comes apart, I'll probably buy one from these people. At $20, it is around half the price of a BeadRider and does the same thing.
Chris |
I've been using one of these for a year now and it has held up just fine. Definitely helps in the summer on long trips.
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| tonymarchman
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I bought a used Airhawk on ebay for $90. It works extremely well and I just thought my butt deserved the best!
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| ax1464
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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| tonymarchman wrote: |
| I bought a used Airhawk on ebay for $90. It works extremely well and I just thought my butt deserved the best! |
I almost bought an AirHawk instead of my BeadRider until I started reading about some of them developing leaks. I decided not to take a chance and got the less-expensive BR. I hope yours lasts a long time. I'm still curious about how much better the AirHawk is than the BeadRider (it certainly gets rave reviews) and may buy one in the future.
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| gershon
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:34 am Post subject: |
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I've been using a beadrider for about 40,000 miles now. I can't see how a custom seat would be more comfortable than perfectly comfortable.
Your butt may vary. |
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| bigwheelsturning
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Try this link, and make your own bead seat.
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/misc/beads/index.htm
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| mbk
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| Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Cool site and interesting idea, but, with all due respect, you'd probably have $20 of more in beads (figuring you'd need a couple hundred or so) and I have no idea how to get them together - be cheaper just to buy it -- although, granted, not as satisfying, nor as fun, nor as colorful. Mike
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| bjadams44
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:59 am Post subject: |
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This discussion of beaded seats has me interested. So what size does the majesty take?
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| ax1464
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| Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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| bjadams44 wrote: |
| This discussion of beaded seats has me interested. So what size does the majesty take? |
Here's a photo of my 14"x14" BeadRider (Ultimate -- the beads are ceramic instead of wood) on my 2008.
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| Dino
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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| ax1464 wrote: |
| tonymarchman wrote: |
| I bought a used Airhawk on ebay for $90. It works extremely well and I just thought my butt deserved the best! |
I almost bought an AirHawk instead of my BeadRider until I started reading about some of them developing leaks. I decided not to take a chance and got the less-expensive BR. I hope yours lasts a long time. I'm still curious about how much better the AirHawk is than the BeadRider (it certainly gets rave reviews) and may buy one in the future. |
I love my AirHawk - I've had it for 3 years and I can't remember that last time I put air in it. It is pricey, but you can use it on other bikes too. |
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| allworld
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Has anyone tried Gel Pads? if so what do you think?
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| imthepcguy
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| Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all,
Now I bought the Airhawk cushion and do like it a lot, found that when the temps start going up and the seats a hot one the air inside does require me to fiddle with it some, now not a lot but I do have to add or take away, I have at times got tired of messing with it and contemplated on buying one of those bead seats, and reading these threads I may buy one for me and my wife (pillion seat)..
Maybe less maintenance, now don't get me wrong I love the Air Hawk but I am willing to try something else and this may be the just the thing to do.
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