The seat on this bike The seat on this bike is HORRIBLE! Does anybody know if either of the Sunlight seats actually fit this bike? If not does anybody know where to get a new comfortable seat
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Thank you very much for the information. I have the bike, but the seat is so uncomfortable that I rarely use it. I have been unable to find any contact information for the maker to get information on a proper seat for this bike.
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One warning - Do NOT buy the Cloud-9 gel seat that is sold as part of a "package deal" on Amazon. The seat does NOT fit this bike seat post, and the adaptor kit is $29.95, which is MORE than the cost of the seat itself. I'm very disappointed that the seat being sold with the bike is not even compatible with it. :(
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@Janet E. West, where is the adapter kit located? I looked around amazon and could not find it.
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I am returning a seat that does not fit, still looking on Amazon for one, as I do not relish paying postage both ways again!!Wish I had seen these posts, before doing the return info. I might have asked to have those prices waved.
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This is the only seat cover that I have found that has thick gel and will fit.Ventura Eco Cruiser Saddle Cover, Black
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I agree with Dreamer44. Most bicycle seats, including the one for the ProForm 290 SPX are uncomfortable. I bought a $20 gel seat--the extra padding PLUS time on the bike will make it more comfortable.
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First, Zaha, you need a conversion kit with a standard post. This is available at: Bicycle Seats - Dovetail Dist. 1409 Monarch LN. P.O. Box 305 Rexford MT 59930. SKU_ BSCIM-UNI-3-KIT. I also bought the seat there: BSJB-49233. I then bought a gel saddle pad at: www.serfas.com. This all made the seat tolerable.
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I bought a "Cloud Nine" gel seat. Found the original seat to be very uncomfortable!
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Just finished putting the bike together and am having the same problem. The seat is ridiculously loose, it rotates around and flexes up and down as I'm riding. It almost seems like it's intentionally built this way. Have either of you been able to fix this problem since you posted? Or are you just dealing with it? Thanks
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i had the same problem so i had it brought it to the bike shop. i share all the sentiments of michael b. not only that, the seat is very stiff and provides a very uncomfortable ride. i can only last a few minutes. the bike is hardly used.
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Mine changed a bit to be honest, but we have a mountain bike. We have friends that bought the seat for their beach cruiser and they have no position change. Even with a bit of "knee bumping" i would still recommend this seat for sure. The kids LOVE it! and it is worth it.
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My girlfriend replaced the stock seat with the Sunlite Cloud-9 Comfort Saddle, and she's thrilled with it. It's got gel padding as well as spring shocks, which gives a much smoother ride than the default seat.
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Bike height is adjustable so should be perfect. Have not found a seat to fit it but best deal is find a comfortable to fit your bottom and see if it has enough stretch to fit over hard seat. That worked wonderful for me!! 3" foam did not work for me. Still felted the hard seat underneath. Bought a seat and stretch over seat it came with. Good luck.
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Hi Jessica. I had a minor problem with mine and returned it to the current manufacturer, Saris Cycling group. They were very helpful and prompt in resolving the problem. The contact info is at this link: http://www.sariscyclinggroup.com/contact-us/ .
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no. the seat is hard but i got use to it. but it was miserable in the beginning. If you want a comfortable seat i would buy a different bike.
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My husband is 5'11" and he had to add a 3 inch riser to the handlebars and put the seat all the way up to make it fit....He wished he would have had a 4" riser instead of the 3". We both got the same bike, I am 5'4" and had to put in a new lower seat post. The suspension on the seat post didn't allow the seat to be low enough for me. We both got new saddles as the ones that came with the bike were very uncomfortable....All that being said, we are very pleased with the bikes after making the adjustments. Even the guy at the bike shop who went over the bikes after my husband assembled them said they were a good deal for the price. My husband is 5'11" and he had to add a 3 inch riser to the handlebars and put the seat all the way up to make it fit....He wished he would have had a 4" riser instead of the 3". We both got the same bike, I am 5'4" and had to put in a new lower seat post. The suspension on the seat post didn't allow the seat to be low enough for me. We both got new saddles as the ones that came with the bike were very uncomfortable....All that being said, we are very pleased with the bikes after making the adjustments. Even the guy at the bike shop who went over the bikes after my... » Read More My husband is 5'11" and he had to add a 3 inch riser to the handlebars and put the seat all the way up to make it fit....He wished he would have had a 4" riser instead of the 3". We both got the same bike, I am 5'4" and had to put in a new lower seat post. The suspension on the seat post didn't allow the seat to be low enough for me. We both got new saddles as the ones that came with the bike were very uncomfortable....All that being said, we are very pleased with the bikes after making the adjustments. Even the guy at the bike shop who went over the bikes after my husband assembled them said they were a good deal for the price. « Show Less
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The seat should be contoured, as on regular bikes, else there is a lot of pressure on the sitz (sp) bones, and that causes irritation. I tried a quick fix, a therapeutic sciatica pillow from DreamProduts (or other such companies). I just set it on top of the seat, loose. It helps a lot, but I am looking to retro fit an old exercise bikes seat.
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My bike came mostly assembled. I think all I had to do was put the handle bars and pedals on. And maybe a wheel. Don't actually remember. Everything was already adjusted though. And it anything is not to your liking, the manual explains how to adjust everything. Seat height and handle bar height are easy and that's all I changed. Gearing setting are probably the most confusing but mine was set perfect right out of the box. With all that being said, if I could do over again I would probably get a different bike. I got the Schwinn midmoor. I don't really dislike anything about it but If given the opportunity, I would try another brand or style of bike. Maybe something more "sporty". If that makes any sense. My wife loves hers and we go on long rides often. If you get if I'm sure you will like it. It is very comfortable. Hope I haven't confused your decision even more. Lol. Good luck.
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Yes, the seat is uncomfortable to say the least. We tried 4 different seats and the Cloud Nine seat was the most comfortable. It is a great bike and folds easily.
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Sorry to hear about your experience. Fortunately the bike i purchased for my son works well even though he does not use it. The only thing i can think of is to have a mechanic or tech guy look at it. They may be able to tell you which part is defective and then you may be able to order a new part and have them install. Sorry
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Hi Walter- I was looking for one myself, and here's the nearest thing I could come up with: the Shade To Go canopy, sold by Chubby's Cruisers ($50.00). It attaches to the seatpost and handlebars, and is long enough to keep the rider out of the sun. I would advise looking it up on Google before you buy-it doubles the height of the bike, and has a parachute-like appearance. I was advised by the guy at the bike shop that this is the only one that will fit the Schwinn Meridian. I hope you found this post helpful.