Has anyone figured out how to adapt the Bachetta mesh seat for taller riders? I'm 5' 11', not
exactly tall, but that S-curve at the top hits me just a bit lower than I would like. Maybe a
thinner foam pad on the base, or changing the way the back frame mounts to the pan? All I want is
another half-inch.
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Jim,
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Maybe a thinner foam pad on the base,
I would recommend the thinner seat cushion. RANS started out with a much thinner cushion years
ago. The market pushed them, and all the makers of similar seats, to the bubble butt cushions we
see today.I prefer a thin cushion...and a smaller base too. Here is an example.
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Maybe the recumbent market is finally getting large enough to support a variety of seat options,
like the upright market has had for years.Warren
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My 97 Vrex came with the thinner cushion. I replaced it with a new style (gray foam as I recall)
cushion after about 2k miles. It made a tremendous difference in comfort. I could ride all day
comfortably with the newly padded seat. The thinner one gave me recumbent butt after about 45
minutes. Now admittingly I have a decent sized ass, not huge mind you but big.
. I have a Giro too, and I find the seat is an excellant fit for me @ 6'1 and 250 YMMV Denny in
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Jim,
Quoted message said:
Maybe a thinner foam pad on the base,
I would recommend the thinner seat cushion. RANS started out with a much thinner cushion years
ago. The market pushed them, and all the makers of similar seats, to the bubble butt cushions we
see today.I prefer a thin cushion...and a smaller base too. Here is an example.
hostelshoppe.comreaditem.plOpen ↗
Maybe the recumbent market is finally getting large enough to support a variety of seat options,
like the upright market has had for years.Warren
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Denny,
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I have a decent sized ass, not huge mind you but big....@ 6'1 and 250
I think you may have hit on the answer. At 5' 10-1/2" and 155#, I am sliding around on top of the
bubble butt cushions. I guess my lower weight prevents recumbent butt too.Warren
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. I have a Giro too, and I find the seat is an excellant fit for me @ 6'1 and 250
I suppose people really vary in their 'trunk' dimensions. Mind if I ask - what's your inseam?
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My inseam for clothing purposes is 32-33 inch, I don't know my x-seam measurement. "jim h"
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I suppose people really vary in their 'trunk' dimensions. Mind if I ask - what's your inseam?
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At 5' 10-1/2" and 155#, I am sliding around on top of the bubble butt
cushions.We're the same size and weight. I'll look around for some foam to try a thinner pad.
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