comfy bike????

[Emilysgigi 3]

Anyone have any suggestions on a bike with a comfy seat for big butts? I have tried riding my teenage daughter's bike, but the seat is very uncomfortable for me.

[hoosierpoms 0]

HI

They make allot of different seats out there that will accomadate your tush!

I started out on a Trek Hybrid bike...it came with a seat that I just hated. So he put me in a SERFAS gel seat. The good thing about these is that it has a money back guarantee if you dont like it.

I have been told, and am finding out to be the case, that the wider seats in the rear are not always the most comfy.

How much are you wanting to spend on a bike or do you have one? I would highly recommend getting into a local bike shop and telling him what you are wanting to do, and let them fit you. FIT makes all the difference in a good ride.

You may be surprised at the cost as well. For example a comfort hybrid from Target runs around $200. My Trek hybrid I bought was $380. Now you may think that is $180 more, well yes....but the advantage I got was a custom fit. They fit me to the bike that worked for my body height, etc.....

Giant also offers a nice entry level hybrid as well.....

Seats....even the most season riders will tell you, takes time to get use to them and most have gone through several before they find the right one.

Best of luck and if you need anything else just email.

Traci

[MerryHearted 20]

I have a great gel seat on my Giant. Go to a bike store, they'll have suggestions for you. And wear padded bike shorts. You can find them at Junonia.com if nowhere else.

Even so, there is a certain amount of getting used to riding for awhile on a bike seat -- you build up tolerance over time. For awhile, expect your tushy to get sore, especially on longer rides.

I want to add that I found having shocks on my bike also helped. I used to have a cheap $99 hybrid from Target, but the Giant bike is SO much more comfortable of a ride. [might not apply to you if you already have a bike, but for anyone reading this who is thinking of getting one -- it really does make a difference!]

[hoosierpoms 0]

molly...you are so right...if you are riding a hybrid, shocks make all the differnece.

I loved my Giant bike (FCR2) but I sold it to get my roadie......miss that baby!!!!

[Brandy~ 2]

I have an Iron Horse Azure Comp bike.. The original seat is great for riding in the mountains to lessen the weight of the bike. However, I ride to work more in town so I changed the seat out for a

Forte Easy rider

I will try to attach the pic (sorry took the pic with phone at work bad quality)

Edited June 24, 2008 by Brandy~

[Emilysgigi 3]

:biggrin:Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I think DH and I are going bike shopping this wknd. This is something I think I will really enjoy. Also hoping it will help with the weight loss.