Author Topic: Seats, butts and comfort..  (Read 5533 times)

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Sam Simons

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Reply #15 on: August 31, 2008, 03:27:36 am
Sharp looking bike,Chris!
Billy B's point is a good one......
I'm gonna have to speak up here regarding differences between 'what's shown
and what's delivered',because it's been mentioned more than once recently,and,because I'm still acquiring parts to build a replica of the Hayward's
Scrambler because of this circumstance........
I too have a Lysett 'copy',and I too don't like the straight sides of it versus what
is depicted(in the catalog) and what I see on other RE's.....It ain't the same,and it
does make a difference....
I haven't decided whether to alter the frame to mimic the traditional design,or return it
and get one from Hayward's,Watsonian,etc.,
It ain't the end of the world...but,if the 'devil is in the details',then it's important
to get exactly what you want.....in both comfort and style.

Sam in Indiana


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Reply #16 on: August 31, 2008, 04:25:23 pm
The Lycett type sprung saddle is a case of style over comfort.  I'm used to it because I never owned a bike  which didn't have that type of seat.  I immediately fitted one to my Bullet.  Recently, though, my daughter has wanted to ride out with me so I put the dualseat back on.  I don't think it looks as good, but have to admit it is much more comfortable.

Tom
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