Anyone know of a banana seat that is wide enough and padded enough to actually be comfortable for an adult? I'm thinking maybe like a wider pan (sort of like on my '71 Manta Ray) and thicker foam - maybe even someone who custom builds them? I'd love to ride some of my 20" and 24" muscle bikes, but they're murder on the old backside after a block or so...
Comfortable (even custom?) banana seat?
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Any one have any experience with an Ichi Banana seat?
Luke.
Luke.
I was thinking Ichi bike's seat too. However, I'm going to be trying my hand at repadding and possibly widening a 2-piece panned banana seat of my own by adding some 'cheeks' for my cheeks, like the Manta Ray
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If it's wide like a standard comfortable seat, it'll cause chafing if you keep to the banana seat design. I've ridden heavily padded ones, and it's the same result as the regular ones. Your sitting bones are usually wider than the seat.
Agreed, that's why I'm playing with widening the 'seat' area primarily. Basically, if I could graft in a cruiser pan without it looking 'goofy', ya know?
I too, would like to see if anyone else has accomplished this 'holy grail'.....[emoji38]
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It may look like it would cut you in half, but this is surprisingly comfortable:
Luke.
Luke.
You must have narrow non-child baring hips... Hahahaha
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The problem is that the shorter the cushion, the higher the necessary density, and there's not enough room to really pad it. That said, you could look into the kind of foam they use for kayak seats.
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-gear/kayak-seats-foam/minicell-closed-cell-foam.html
It's a closed cell foam that can be easily cut and shaped and is OK in a kayak for short terms. On a bike, it might be better as your weight is also supported by the pedals and—possibly—the handlebars.
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-gear/kayak-seats-foam/minicell-closed-cell-foam.html
It's a closed cell foam that can be easily cut and shaped and is OK in a kayak for short terms. On a bike, it might be better as your weight is also supported by the pedals and—possibly—the handlebars.
Very interested in this thread. I've been considering a build using a banana seat and almost everyone here says banana seats are uncomfortable as all get out.
I've been considering an Ichi seat but haven't yet seen feedback/testimonials from anyone who actually owns one...
I'm guessing one with really nice padding (from the pictures I've seen, they appear tapered, wider in back narrowing towards the front) combined with a shock absorbing seat post and sissy bar, might be an option to make it tolerable for short rides ?
That and the fact that they're made from wood (skateboard) and not a metal pan...
I've been considering an Ichi seat but haven't yet seen feedback/testimonials from anyone who actually owns one...
I'm guessing one with really nice padding (from the pictures I've seen, they appear tapered, wider in back narrowing towards the front) combined with a shock absorbing seat post and sissy bar, might be an option to make it tolerable for short rides ?
That and the fact that they're made from wood (skateboard) and not a metal pan...
Back in build off #10 http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/supercharged-gasser.91996/page-4
I added padded truck seat upholstery to an old nanner seat.
Looks nice but I just cannot convince myself to ride it tho - its just too painful.
I added padded truck seat upholstery to an old nanner seat.
Looks nice but I just cannot convince myself to ride it tho - its just too painful.
There is a bike company that offers what they call a "Fat Banana "
http://www.retrocruiserbicycles.com/fat-banana-extra-padded-banana-seats/
http://www.retrocruiserbicycles.com/fat-banana-extra-padded-banana-seats/
I have one of the fat banana seats, but I haven't ridden it enough to have any input. I do know that @Joe Conde has an upholsterer in the Phillipines building up banana seats for their club. Those things look plush and cushy!! You might contact him for some input.
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Don't know what I'm doing, gonna do it anyway.
I once added 3 inches of couch cushion foam to a seat I recovered, it looked all plush but it didn't take long before it got uncomfortable.
I like the idea Dr.T has, but not sure how it would look.
I like the idea Dr.T has, but not sure how it would look.
Hmmm...that Fat Banana looks like it might be worth trying. Thanks for that, JSparks, I hadn't heard of them before.
And Doc, if you come up with something that works with your Frankenseat idea, please let me know!
Thanks, guys!
And Doc, if you come up with something that works with your Frankenseat idea, please let me know!
Thanks, guys!
I rode a banana several miles this weekend, and it wasn't uncomfortable until the last mile of the cruise, and even then it was bearable. Note, I still ride a narrow racing saddle on my upright bikes, so my butt is used to a narrow platform.
Has anyone tried to make a leather hammock-style, like a Brooks? I imagine it would need to be helped by ties all along the sides and it would need some pretty stiff leather to make up for the length, but it's another option, maybe. A standard seat could probably even be used to mold the shape in the leather.
