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Sabie

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Airhawk or gel seat
« on: February 18, 2013, 08:56:47 PM »
Hi, I'm looking for a bit of comfort for the ride to SA for the rally.

Airhawk or a Gel Seat or is there is another recommendation?????

Thanks everyone....
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Re: Airhawk or gel seat
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2013, 09:12:49 PM »
I tried a gel seat and couldn't sell it quickly enough.  Airhawks have the advantage that you set the hardness.  I put mine under the sheepy.  It looks better and can't be pinched as easily (they're not cheap).  Protected from the elements there also.  I recall the gel seat from a local bike shop was about $40 dearer than I got the Airhawk for.
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Re: Airhawk or gel seat
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2013, 10:15:23 PM »
Thanks biggles... Looks like it might be the way to go..

I was planning to do the same thing an put it under the sheepy... :thumb
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Re: Airhawk or gel seat
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2013, 11:28:29 PM »
I haven't tried either on the bike, but have seen/used both as wheelchair cushions. I would definitely recommend the air hawk for pressure relief
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Re: Airhawk or gel seat
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2013, 11:36:10 AM »
I use the airhawke, I love it, I have mine inflated alot, I know you're only suppose to have a small amount of air in it, but I get num bum if it's not inflated enough.
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Re: Airhawk or gel seat
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2013, 11:44:43 AM »
Quote from: Marcus on February 19, 2013, 11:36:10 AM
I use the airhawke, I love it, I have mine inflated alot, I know you're only suppose to have a small amount of air in it, but I get num bum if it's not inflated enough.

The problem others have reported (and I experienced) with over-inflation is a tendency to move back and forward on the seat with acceleration and deceleration.

Might be related to the acreage of one's stern.   :think1   

Wot thuh   

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Re: Airhawk or gel seat
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2013, 12:00:55 PM »
I bought the gel seat to replace my OEM which need recovering. Gel seat is better than OEM but we still make it a little more comfy with a goat skin seat cover. Home made but it works.
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Re: Airhawk or gel seat
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2013, 12:02:09 PM »
Quote from: Biggles on February 19, 2013, 11:44:43 AM
The problem others have reported (and I experienced) with over-inflation is a tendency to move back and forward on the seat with acceleration and deceleration.
Yeah I get that a bit when braking hard, but I've grown accustomed to it so no problems.
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