I need a new seat. Does anyone know of any seats that have a unique rail system (other than ibeam)? Maybe something where the rails curl in at the ends/loop together to protect the rider in case the rails break away from the seat?
If I can't find anything I think is suitable, I will be looking at the Chromag Overture or Trailmaster DT. I ride mostly FR/SS stuff, but also do DJs and AM rides on my Transition Bottlerocket, so I need an appropriate seat.
Background info:
Within the last year and a half, I have broken two seats from hard landings on them (no feet, just seat landings), and both times I had to go to the hospital. One of the seats nearly killed me, and both nearly caused permanent damage to my man parts. After 25 staples, 14+ stitches, 3 months on blood thinners, cardiovascular surgery in my leg, and over $100k in medical bills (thank god for good insurance), I am ready for a seat that wont break on me.
On my Bontrager seat, the rails ripped through the leather top and impaled me. My transition seat simply had a rail pop out when the rails bent (a much more desirable mode of failure imho) that cut me.
If I can't find anything I think is suitable, I will be looking at the Chromag Overture or Trailmaster DT. I ride mostly FR/SS stuff, but also do DJs and AM rides on my Transition Bottlerocket, so I need an appropriate seat.
Background info:
Within the last year and a half, I have broken two seats from hard landings on them (no feet, just seat landings), and both times I had to go to the hospital. One of the seats nearly killed me, and both nearly caused permanent damage to my man parts. After 25 staples, 14+ stitches, 3 months on blood thinners, cardiovascular surgery in my leg, and over $100k in medical bills (thank god for good insurance), I am ready for a seat that wont break on me.
On my Bontrager seat, the rails ripped through the leather top and impaled me. My transition seat simply had a rail pop out when the rails bent (a much more desirable mode of failure imho) that cut me.
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