Improvement to OEM Seat?

[ibike2havefun]

Counterbalancing the Spencer thread, preliminary results from my new-to-me Sargent are less than I'd hoped. MARGINALLY better than the OEM but I still get squirmy after a couple hundred miles, even with breaks every hour to 90 minutes. My hunt isn't over yet.

 

[STripper]

My hunt isn't over yet.

After trying several different aftermarket seats, the last seat I bought for my ST is a RDL. In hindsight, going straight to the Russell would have been cheaper. Even after 10-12 hours of riding to the point that I am tired, I still have a happy tush. The RDL seat is easily the best money I spent on that bike.

 

[ibike2havefun]

After trying several different aftermarket seats, the last seat I bought for my ST is a RDL. In hindsight, going straight to the Russell would have been cheaper. Even after 10-12 hours of riding to the point that I am tired, I still have a happy tush. The RDL seat is easily the best money I spent on that bike.

I have read that same thing many times from many folks. And I believe it. There's likely an RDL in my future as well, but there was a used Sargent available for a reasonable price and everyone's backside is unique so there was a chance that I could get away le$$ $pendily... or not. :-/ Plus, now I have a saddle I can use to keep riding while the OEM is sent off to Russell for conversion.

 

[STripper]

If you do have Russell rebuild your OEM pan, consider keeping the Sargent. RDL seats are great for long rides, but I find that they aren't very sporty on short rides carving the canyon or valley roads; It is essentially a bucket seat. I use a Corbin most of the time for commuting and rides <= 300 miles or so; I use the RDL for any ride more than that.

 

[stgolfer]

I had the same problem with Spenser - I'm in PB Gardens, but I'm in Stuart often. I ended up with a Russell seat and love it. I also have a heated Corbin in the garage I'll make you a deal on.