I noticed last weekend on my ride that it seemed like I was sitting more forward and had less leg room. So today I moved the backrest back down to almost flush with the seat. Using the original bolts, I left in some spacers to raise it up about 8mm in front and 12 on the top hole so it tilts just a bit more forward. And low and behold I had much more legroom and the bike felt like I was sitting a bit higher. I liked the support the seat gave with the backrest higher, but it wasn't worth having to sit so far forward on the seat.
A couple of people suggested a Corbin seat. I recommend Russell. Cost is similar (high), but they are made to your measurements. I've had them on 3 bikes over the years, clocking perhaps 250,000 miles, and I like them a lot.If the backrest is removed and not used, is there anything unsightly there? Or something that will jab you in the rear?
I'm 6'2", 210 lbs, and I think It might be more comfortable if I removed the backrest completely so I could scoot back a couple of inches. The backrest is already in its rear-most position.
Apples and oranges. The sport saddle is completely different and doesn't include the rider's hump. I know by removing the GT hump that I improved my continous ride time ability from about 30 minutes before needing to stop and stretch to now over a couple of hours. Truly a massive improvement.I dunno, am also 6'2" and inseam 34 but my Sport stock seat is super comfortable to me.
It's an interesting thought. I wonder if anyone has tried and can comment if they are interchangeable?Ok well maybe if the Sport saddle happens to fit onto the GT, that would solve some problems.
I bought a used Sport saddle on Ebay to replace my damaged one for about $120.
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