Quote so much numb-bum as pain just below the bum cheeks (don't worry, I won't get any more graphic). Goes on to be more graphic... QuoteI find that the heat from the bike, the ambient temperature and the heavy protective clothing on a vinyl seat all contribute to making me perspire; the end result being that my skin is sticking to my clothes and you get this dragging feeling on your upper thighs as you accellerate and brake.
so much numb-bum as pain just below the bum cheeks (don't worry, I won't get any more graphic).
I find that the heat from the bike, the ambient temperature and the heavy protective clothing on a vinyl seat all contribute to making me perspire; the end result being that my skin is sticking to my clothes and you get this dragging feeling on your upper thighs as you accellerate and brake.
I tried those cycling shorts, but I just couldn't live with the fact that it felt like you'd shit your pants The most comfortable bike I've ever had (by a coutry mile) was the FJR1300 (07 model). Never ever had any problems no matter how far I rode in a day. All other bikes have given me trouble on long distance runs. For me, the problem comes in warm weather and it's not so much numb-bum as pain just below the bum cheeks (don't worry, I won't get any more graphic). I find that the heat from the bike, the ambient temperature and the heavy protective clothing on a vinyl seat all contribute to making me perspire; the end result being that my skin is sticking to my clothes and you get this dragging feeling on your upper thighs as you accellerate and brake. It's that that causes me discomfort. Tom
Don't be wearing heavy protective clothing in hot weather is the moral of that story? I believe there's a guy in or around West Yorkshire that does marvels with seat internals. His name escapes me (which is no bloody use then is it) but he did a lot of work for Bandit owners who swear by him. I'm sure someone will know who I mean, say his name and I'll remember it. Usually charges around £80.00 or so for seat re-modelling.
Quote from: Rusty on 27 September 2012, 03:19:22 pmDon't be wearing heavy protective clothing in hot weather is the moral of that story? I believe there's a guy in or around West Yorkshire that does marvels with seat internals. His name escapes me (which is no bloody use then is it) but he did a lot of work for Bandit owners who swear by him. I'm sure someone will know who I mean, say his name and I'll remember it. Usually charges around £80.00 or so for seat re-modelling.You thinking of Tony Archer? He's Huddersfield based, IIRC
I tried those cycling shorts, but I just couldn't live with the fact that it felt like you'd shit your pants