11-11-2013, 06:03 AM
Good points here.
Stock seats rarely cut it.
Wind deflection is pretty significant for long rides at least for many.
Good posture and having the right ergonomics for the individual rider is probably the most important part of "picking" a bike or at least setting it up from individual use.
I had a BMW one time and the leg position was what I refer to the "jockie position" at the time I had a knee that was giving me some trouble and my knee would get so stiff and sore in about 30 minutes that I was afraid I'd be unable to straighten it out when stopping. Had to sell the bike.
Lastly getting older isn't a help at all but the alternative is worse.
Stock seats rarely cut it.
Wind deflection is pretty significant for long rides at least for many.
Good posture and having the right ergonomics for the individual rider is probably the most important part of "picking" a bike or at least setting it up from individual use.
I had a BMW one time and the leg position was what I refer to the "jockie position" at the time I had a knee that was giving me some trouble and my knee would get so stiff and sore in about 30 minutes that I was afraid I'd be unable to straighten it out when stopping. Had to sell the bike.
Lastly getting older isn't a help at all but the alternative is worse.