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rk, are you riding thru chi'town and mil hog'town? that section of lake mich is rather... industrial? not pretty. you could ride up the Michigan side to Ludington and take the big boat ride over to Manitowac Wi. that is a much better route. I cut teeth as a kid riding around all them lil puddles. stay out of the big cities if you can.
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Hey! I'm in the same seat... literally!
I've tried a pad and even some wooden beads. It ain't working out. However, I love riding this thing so I'll deal with it.
Keep it between the ditches and post us pics.
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I ride an hour and some to work every day. I was definitely saddle sore by the time I got there on the stock seat.
Upon recommendation from a friend, I bought an Airhawk and that was decidedly better, extending me to about 2 hours.
Finally I took the plunge and got the Corbin. Only been on it a week or so but love it!
It's exactly like everyone says: Immediately noticeable difference, considerably stiffer/harder. But its flatter, more bench like so it belt better right away. I am anxious to see how it is long term as I break it in more, and also to take it out for more than a couple of hours.
Only side note I have is that this seat does push my legs out a bit so ground reach is compromised. Not an issue for me with a 32" inseam, but worth noting.
Sounds like a great trip you have planned! Good luck, hope you get some great weather and travel conditions!
Upon recommendation from a friend, I bought an Airhawk and that was decidedly better, extending me to about 2 hours.
Finally I took the plunge and got the Corbin. Only been on it a week or so but love it!
It's exactly like everyone says: Immediately noticeable difference, considerably stiffer/harder. But its flatter, more bench like so it belt better right away. I am anxious to see how it is long term as I break it in more, and also to take it out for more than a couple of hours.
Only side note I have is that this seat does push my legs out a bit so ground reach is compromised. Not an issue for me with a 32" inseam, but worth noting.
Sounds like a great trip you have planned! Good luck, hope you get some great weather and travel conditions!
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flats, so perty much any cushy pillow item that wont slide off will improve the derry air situation.? some have resorted to the sitting on prayer beads and pray their hiney quits barking. others are more open to animal fetish and like a lamb or sheep between their legs, furr flying in the breeze. there are so many ingenious (or not) solutions to quelch butt burn. not all are perty and some are down rite disgusting. blow up betties, waffle gel squares are hideous. the marks they leave on you when you depart your mounted stead. some times it is better to just suffer in silence and hope you butt and that 2x8 they call a seat get to be friends.
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I have the Cobin seat on my bike now and it is very comfortable after breaking it in.
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I gave the stock seat about 4k miles to break in and didn't notice any improvement. I used an Airhawk two and it definitely added some hours before sitting became unbearable. I didn't care for the shifting seat.
The Corbin Dual Touring is worth its weight in gold on 12+ hour trips. They take a while to receive after purchasing, though.
A buddy used an office chair gel pad on his seat, under a sheepskin, and did very well.
The Corbin Dual Touring is worth its weight in gold on 12+ hour trips. They take a while to receive after purchasing, though.
A buddy used an office chair gel pad on his seat, under a sheepskin, and did very well.
Try using very little air in it. Most people over-inflate them apparently. The demo I saw showed the thing looking almost flat. He said you should only be perched about half an inch above your bike seat on it. Gets rid of the squirmy sensation apparently. Never tried it, just what I've read.
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I did the seat modification with Russell Day Long. I can ride for hours in the new seat with no discomfort at all
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Actually, it didn't hurt as bad as I thought. I put down the social media right after my post, geared up and left so I didn't see Poncho's invite until now. Let's just say that I will hit the Courthouse Pub again someday.
As for skipping Chi town or Gary, it's all part of the deal and Lakeshore Drive was one high light. The rain in the U.P., not so much. I highly recommend everyone try M22 in the lower peninsula if not just for the views and the food.
As for skipping Chi town or Gary, it's all part of the deal and Lakeshore Drive was one high light. The rain in the U.P., not so much. I highly recommend everyone try M22 in the lower peninsula if not just for the views and the food.
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Courthouse Pub is a great place good beer and great food, lots of history there.
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