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Discussions by Rad Model => RadWagon => Topic started by: lindseytim on March 04, 2022, 06:12:37 AM

Title: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: lindseytim on March 04, 2022, 06:12:37 AM
I just added the Rad comfort seat to my Radwagon and this thing is super comfy I will miss the grab handle on the factory seat and the springs are a bit noisy though. Anyone found a solution to the spring noise?
Title: Re: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: Radding Along on May 16, 2022, 08:41:48 PM
The comfort seat is very noisy. I don't suggest anyone buy it. Cloud 9 (https://amzn.to/3ljButH) products on Amazon are far superior comfort wise and make no noise.

Sorry to hear you bought it. There is nothing you can do to get rid of the squeaking.
Title: Re: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: lindseytim on May 17, 2022, 03:52:59 PM
I put the factory seat back on. It wasn't all that uncomfortable, and the silence is appreciated.
Title: Re: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: Radding Along on May 17, 2022, 08:33:27 PM
Yes, Rad makes a great product, but the comfort seat sucks. It's only mildly better than the stock seat and the noise from the spring will drive you insane. Cloud 9 seats from Amazon are far superior. You will never want another seat.

Now the big drawback with Cloud 9 is they have so many different models. It's hard to choose what you need.
Title: Re: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: JimInPT on May 18, 2022, 08:24:45 AM
Quote from: Radding Along on May 17, 2022, 08:33:27 PM
Now the big drawback with Cloud 9 is they have so many different models. It's hard to choose what you need.

Agree with that!  Selecting the right seat is like buying shoes; everybody's different and you have to try until you're happy - I went through 5 aftermarket seats from different companies, including two different Cloud 9s before settling on this one:  https://amzn.to/3sSCZmZ

It works great for me (except I don't like the extra-long nose much, had to modify my dismount to compensate) but YMMV.
Title: Re: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: crorris on May 18, 2022, 08:46:30 AM
I agree with JimInPT as well. I only went through 4 new seats before landing on the one I like best.


I went with this one. It is an inch wider than the one that he got, but the nose/length is 2" shorter. I also added the the Cloud 9 gel seat cover below to it for some additional padding.

https://amzn.to/3mfrIJF

https://amzn.to/3zfT6ij
Title: Re: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: JimInPT on May 20, 2022, 07:51:02 AM
Quote from: crorris on May 18, 2022, 08:46:30 AM
I went with this one. It is an inch wider than the one that he got, but the nose/length is 2" shorter.
https://amzn.to/3Ny84El


Your post emphasizes the point about finding one to fit individual butts.  Yours is the other Cloud 9 I tried; those two raised cushion surfaces didn't fit right for me - the one I linked above is quite flat by comparison and felt better to me, but I have no idea why the nose is so long.  Gotta try 'em to find what works best for you, if you have the opportunity to do so; Amazon is quite good about returns.
Title: Re: Rad Comfort Seat
Post by: rabi on May 25, 2022, 06:36:12 AM
I need a handle at the end of my saddle or otherwise I am not confident that I can keep the balance of my heavy bike while I get off. This limits my options but at the end I am very happy with the Cloud-9 Metroline Airflow (https://amzn.to/3xk4mJ6). It is not significantly larger than the original seat but it gives me more comfort while still retaining a handle.