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I modified my stock seat almost immediately. Had gel added, some shaping on the front to eliminate sharp edges, and a widing of the rear. For long rides, I was getting too much pressure on my tailbone. Recently I bought a used Russell of the forum. It is at least 1" taller than stock. It was very comfortable. But with my 29" inseam, I was on my tiptoes in the low position and barely touching in the high. It was also almost impossible for be to get my leg over the seat.
I disassembled my modified stock and started comparing it to the Russell.
P.S. If you are tall and would like a Russell, $300 shipped to Continental US
I disassembled my modified stock and started comparing it to the Russell.
- I prefer the nose shaving that I had done. On the Russell, I was getting a hot spot on the thighs where it transitioned from the seat to the thighs.
- My modified seat has a seam right along the edge between the top and sides all the way to the front. The Russell is similar but the seam is about 1/2 down on the sides. I like the looks of the Sargent seats better, they drop the seam down before it gets to the thigh.
- The Russel is a little higher (1/2') at the nose. My modified seat has a loose spot here, so I think I'll build the top of the nose a small amount.
- Here is the biggy. There is an 11 degree difference in the slope of my modified seat (which is essentially the stock profile) and the Russell. That is 1" in 5" drop difference. Wow. This is why I have pressure on my tail bone. Interesting the actual butt area for the Russell is only about 6" from front to back. This leaves about a 4-1/2" nose and about 4" tail which slopes up. I've marked this butt area on my modified seat and am going to remove 1" from the back of the butt area and then slope and shape to the front.
P.S. If you are tall and would like a Russell, $300 shipped to Continental US