If I buy this seat will I still need padded biking shorts?
636403
It's a great seat, but I still recommend gel seat shorts if you bike a lot.
636404
The necessity for padded shorts depends on the person and being distance ridden. I use this for a daily 15 mile ride without padded shorts and it's comfortable.
636405
It will be better to have one but this seat is one of the best I have ever tried, but in the end only when you seat on it will you know if you really need the shorts
1190915
The seats are padded and quite comfortable. I enjoy the bike and my husband is using it now also.
818079
I like these shorts. The padding is very good, but probably not as good as higher-end road shorts. Keep in mind that a lot of discomfort comes from poor saddle fit or poor bike fit, and even the best padded shorts will not eliminate that.
180535
The bike shorts are skin tight so I think they would, but the padding in them would not make them comfortable to wear all day.
755730
No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike seat to add the tilt mechanism as one reviewer opined. No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike... » Read More No, at least on my seat. I added a Schwinn gel cushion to enhance comfort. Perhaps you are leaning too far forward so be sure to raise your handle bars and experiment with the seat height. I also ride with padded cycle shorts on occasion. Start with a sort of upright position and pedals only action then add the arm motion after you get your stride. I add it after 1.5 minutes. Lastly, experiment with different textured shorts or tights. Hope these help. The seat attachment on mine fits directly on the post unlike a regular bike seat with a tilt mechanism. You cannot simply buy a std bike seat to add the tilt mechanism as one reviewer opined. « Show Less
122515
To answer your question I would say probably not. I am 5'6" tall and the extra-large pair of shorts fall just to the top of my knees when I'm standing. When I'm on the bike the shorts ride about 2 inches above my knee so the shorts aren't long enough to chafe the back of my knee. You could probably hem the outer short but the liner has an elastic band to keep it tight around your legs. I think it would be difficult to hem the liner and possibly uncomfortable to wear it if you did . The liner is about an inch shorter than the outer shorts and depending how much you hemmed the shorts you would probably see the liner if you didn't hem it. I hope this helps you in your decision. To answer your question I would say probably not. I am 5'6" tall and the extra-large pair of shorts fall just to the top of my knees when I'm standing. When I'm on the bike the shorts ride about 2 inches above my knee so the shorts aren't long enough to chafe the back of my knee. You could probably hem the outer short but the liner has an elastic band to keep it tight around your legs. I think it would be difficult to hem the liner and possibly uncomfortable to wear it if you did . The liner is about an inch shorter than the outer shorts and depending how much you hemmed the shorts you... » Read More To answer your question I would say probably not. I am 5'6" tall and the extra-large pair of shorts fall just to the top of my knees when I'm standing. When I'm on the bike the shorts ride about 2 inches above my knee so the shorts aren't long enough to chafe the back of my knee. You could probably hem the outer short but the liner has an elastic band to keep it tight around your legs. I think it would be difficult to hem the liner and possibly uncomfortable to wear it if you did . The liner is about an inch shorter than the outer shorts and depending how much you hemmed the shorts you would probably see the liner if you didn't hem it. I hope this helps you in your decision. « Show Less
892821
Depending on the size of your seat, pick the one closest to your seat and YES, go for it !!!!!! You will need to inflate it to fit your comfort. Too much air and you feel like wants to slide off to the sides. The directions tell you to let some air out so your Buttz sits down into it. We both like it. Just measure younr seat and pick one. I needed to use Zip Ties to hold it in place. Good Luck & Hapy Trails.
734378
Seat is good. It forces you to shift your seating position where you emphasize more on the handlebars but we love the seat. It does fix the pain that standard seats have. I still wear padded shorts as well as my wife but we love the new seat.
1823272
No extra padding, but the canvas is pretty heavy. We used a Red Gate Check bag (JL Childers I believe) to put around the Baby Jogger bag. The bag worked well for us, but we only used for gate check. We did not check the bag through to our destination.
656228
There is a little bit of padding at the bottom where it rests on your back, but no additional padding to protect the seat from damage. My seat came out looking great though and I don't think the additional padding is necessary.
235029
Yes you can buy gel pads for this seat. They add comfort and help reduce the feeling of pressure on the back of thighs. Luxury Gel Pads - Fits Hobson Easyseat and Easy Seat II Bicycle Seats
1167229
Yes certainly.The broader the seat, the more comfortable your bum. Happy riding.
59298
i did purchase a gel cover the one recommeded for this seat. It is a little more comforting for the longer rides. Just remember it is not a couch. It is a work out peice that unless you buy a saddle will not totally be comfortable.
274612
Yes you can. Shorts are extremely comfortable and are very cool for those long hot summer rides.
1427025
Maybe-- I answer this way! because under the part no. You mention are two different sizes there ie one with 3inch padding with a seat measurement of 24 x 13 inches the other has a 2inch padding with seat measurements that are considerable smaller that may meet your needs. I don't know the measurements of this one but guess that it it's about 15 x 13. If that size works for you then make sure you order the 2ince padded version.
1445452
No padding. I gate checked it twice and it came through in perfect condition. I did however pop the wheels and car seat connectors off as a precaution and put them in my carry on.
1627505
No padding. I don't know if you can buy a pad to fit. The measurement for the seat surface is 23.5 x 17. You could shop for an outdoor seat cushion that size.