To spring or not to spring

[Steffan]

I am interested in people's opinion and experience of the relative merit of sprung saddles as opposed to the standard padded item?

Any thoughts?

Steffan

[SteveC#222]

My Ural has tractor type saddles - these are actually 'sprung' on an adjustable solid rubber block rather than actual springs. They look horrendous, but if fact they are sooooo comfy once you get the 'spring rate' adjusted. 

[002]

I have one fitted to my Enfield.
An extra bit of springing for ones bottom is quite pleasant !


Jethro

[Bill Rutter]

An extra bit of springing for ones bottom is quite pleasant !

...........Boyd?

[guest40]

Another way??? Ive heard these are great, but a bit pricey, one my mates has one and swears by it. When I can afford one , I'll get one

http://www.airhawkguy.com.au/

[Bruce]

As you will be aware The Norton has no rear suspension but does have a sprung saddle which I find very comfortable even on rough roads like Belguim last weekend.

[Steffan]

over what sort of distances are you talking about Bruce?

Cheers

Steffan

PS Where's the pics? Where's the report? Had a good time then?

[Bruce]

At the risk of boring you I have ridden The Norton over the years to The South of France,another time to Switzerland,Germany a few years ago,etc etc,I can usually do up to 250 miles a day.When hitting a bump its a bit like riding a horse you go with the bump.

[Steffan]

bore who? you bore me, with Norton tales of daring do? Never!!

Steffan

PS have you thought of riding to west wales for a bacon butty on Saturday AM?

[Bruce]

Thanks for the invite But this weekend coming I,m off to a BSA Rally at Broome Shropshire about 8 miles from my house.

[002]

Go for it Steff !
Have that extra Boing in your Posterior !

There we go Join The Posterior Sprung Club....like me and Bruce.


Jethro