BigBear Posted July 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 24, 2009 So...I'm torn between an Air Hawk seat cushion or a beaded seat cover. I live in Central Florida and ride the RSV to work in the morning when it's nice and cool. Often times, I have to ride between sites. When I get off the bike (because of the high high temps and humidity), my butt is soaked! Does the Air Hawk provided enough air flow to keep the "sweat factor" at a minimum? Or are the beaded seat covers really the way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted July 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 24, 2009 No experience with the AirHawk, but the bead rider definitely allows the air to move better than the stock seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted July 24, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 24, 2009 The AirHawk doesn't help much with airflow, but does wonders for the sit bones. A sheepskin is nice for airflow. Never tried the beads, but have heard good things about them relative to airflow. Also, a little bit of GoldBond in the shorts does wonders. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted July 24, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 24, 2009 I'm 6'5", 250 lbs. I ride year-'round in all temps (lots of 100+). I never had any problem with sweaty butt, but then again I started riding 45 years ago in the Mojave dessert, so maybe I just don't notice it. I made myself a beaded seat cover to get a little extra height on the seat. Took my 24 hr. non-stop comfort range from 600 miles to 1,400 miles with the stock pillow-top seat. I don't ride my RSV without the beads now. Occasionally I do notice a bit of ventilation under there with the beads, but it is not enough to bother me even when riding in 15 degree weather. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBear Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted July 24, 2009 Yeah....with jeans, the sweathy "butt-print" isn't as noticeable. However, Dockers are a completely different story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted July 25, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 25, 2009 Try a natural sheep skin. I have had one on my RSMV for four years now and it works great in summer and winter. Yes I have cleaned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted July 25, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 25, 2009 YEP, Natural Sheep Skin is the way to go BAAAAAAAAAAAA BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA:crackup::crackup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonehunter Posted July 25, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 25, 2009 I thought I was the only one who got sweaty butt! I will have to try the beads. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonehunter Posted July 25, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 25, 2009 I understand how the beads work but why sheep skins? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted July 25, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 25, 2009 I understand how the beads work but why sheep skins? Jeff Sheep skin has natural lanolin in it, and the fabric (wool) is a natural fibre that "breathes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonehunter Posted July 25, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 25, 2009 Annie Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusty1300 Posted July 25, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 25, 2009 I had one of these: http://www.airventusa.com/ Really let a lot of air in. I highly recommend it. I also have beads and sheepskin, I liked this better. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted July 25, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 25, 2009 Being from Saltspring (sheep country ) I used sheepskin. It works great. Unfortunately I sold it with my last bike and haven't got a new one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barend Posted July 25, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 25, 2009 I had one of these: http://www.airventusa.com/ Really let a lot of air in. I highly recommend it. I also have beads and sheepskin, I liked this better. Tom They are out of stock and do not know when they will be able to restart production. something about suppliers. They are refunding unfilled orders and not even giving a tentative restock date. Should i read that as "we're out of business" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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