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Title: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Tally on Saturday, 08 August 2020, 09:00 PM
I damaged my coccyx bone a few years back coming home drunk from a New Years party, and it is still not healed properly to this day, so riding my bike becomes uncomfortable after an hour. On e-bay I went and purchased this tourtec seat. Now it's bliss,a 4hr ride to my mate in Cornwall is no problem at all. The other advantage is that it changes the seat height and my legs can straighten out a bit more, has anybody else done this?. Anyway here's a couple of pics of it.
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Globalrider on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 01:31 AM
I have one on my bike - wouldn't be without it for the long rides. Its an AIRHAWK I believe they were a spin-off from the medical industry and bedridden patients. 
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Kiwifruit on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 06:12 AM
I have an Airhawk but need to spend more time getting used to it. Despite thinking l have let enough air out l still roll around on it. Seems like they next to no air in at all. Some guys swear by them.
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Farmhand on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 06:49 AM
Its a fine balance you only need to be about 1mm off the seat, I have one and they can make the difference on a big day out or when touring.
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Batkwaka on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 10:21 AM
I have an Airhawk seat cover which I used in 2015 riding across Australia on the K1600. Highly recommended for long distances or hard seats.
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: steve porter on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 10:41 AM
I've found they work best on a firm,( relative to your weight) base, the std 14 Seat was too soft for my weight and my air hawk just ended up squished up in the mix and of no use, haven't needed to try it on the firm seat I had made yet as it's so bloody comfy on its own
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: KiwiCol on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 12:55 PM
I know sweaty used to have one & swore by it.
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Hooli on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 06:04 PM
Rubber y-fronts & farting would be cheaper?  :whistling:
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: grog on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 06:37 PM
Never tried inflatable. My custom made is good, sheepskin makes it better for long days.
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: GSXKING on Sunday, 09 August 2020, 08:48 PM
https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/cru-moto-skiveez-cruiser-skiveez These are made by the people who make cycling shorts, same principle though.  :hat:
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 10 August 2020, 06:51 AM
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 09 August  2020, 06:04 PM
Rubber y-fronts & farting would be cheaper?  :whistling:


Must be a fine line getting the curry just right Hooli, could go from a remedy to a problem in an instant  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Hooli on Monday, 10 August 2020, 06:55 AM
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Monday, 10 August  2020, 06:51 AM
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 09 August  2020, 06:04 PM
Rubber y-fronts & farting would be cheaper?  :whistling:


Must be a fine line getting the curry just right Hooli, could go from a remedy to a problem in an instant  :facepalm:

Saved by the underpants in that case...
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: KiwiCol on Monday, 10 August 2020, 06:57 AM
This thread is turning to shit,  :whistling:
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Irish in Oz on Monday, 10 August 2020, 07:44 AM
So air is better than gel.
Title: Re: Inflatable seat cushion
Post by: Monarchjock on Monday, 10 August 2020, 06:41 PM
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Monday, 10 August  2020, 07:44 AM
So air is better than gel.

A combination is fine. You just have to get the measurements right though, just like the front suspension....... :whistling:  :lol: