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Date: 21 Feb 2006 06:31:21
From: stratrider
Subject: M5, EuroMesh, or ReCurve Seat?
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Some three years ago I purchased my Strada with the optional fiberglass
M5 seat. With the proper adjustment, I have found it to be fairly
comfortable. Now comes the but.... It is NOT breathable! On a hot
summer ride, I will generate enough sweat between my back and my seat
that it will pool up at the bottom. I have drilled additional holes
for drainage. Last year at BROL's ride in NY I rode k Colliton
Strada with the new EuroMesh seat (standard on the Corsa). It's very
nice..... Any thoughts on the EuroMesh vs the standard Recurve?
Jim
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Date: 22 Feb 2006 06:08:34
From: stratrider
Subject: Re: M5, EuroMesh, or ReCurve Seat?
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Thanks for the insight Hull.... I am leaning strongly to replacing my
M5 fiberglass seat with the Euromesh.
Jim
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Date: 22 Feb 2006 17:20:48
From: Hull 697
Subject: Re: M5, EuroMesh, or ReCurve Seat?
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stratrider Wrote:
> Any thoughts on the EuroMesh vs the standard Recurve
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> Jim
I rode the Euromesh and the standard recurve on my test rides. I fin
the standard seat a little bigger on the seat so have to plant my leg
a tiny bit further apart when stopping
The recurve seems to absorb bumps better, and the mesh back is LOT
cooler which is very important to me, living in the South. So,
ordered my Strada with the recurve mesh
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Hull 697
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Date: 21 Feb 2006 14:41:47
From: Peter Clinch
Subject: Re: M5, EuroMesh, or ReCurve Seat?
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stratrider wrote:
> Some three years ago I purchased my Strada with the optional fiberglass
> M5 seat. With the proper adjustment, I have found it to be fairly
> comfortable. Now comes the but.... It is NOT breathable!
The "airflow" cushions available on many European recumbents these days
aren't a complete solution, but they are a definite improvement. With
the better support of a hard shell my personal favoured setup is a hard
seat with an airflow cushion.
Pete.
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Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer
Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
net p.j.clinch@dundee.ac.uk http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/
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