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I don't have that many miles on my Wee (2295) but I have been studying all the seat mod threads trying to determine what the best, most cost effective, budget minded upgrade could be employed to improve my ride. I'm 6'3" and weigh 215#s, mostly in my legs, so, like many, I wanted a little more leg room.
I found a stock Vee seat in the market place here and jumped on it! Delivered for $70 and I felt like I had made a great deal. (Thanks grantizzle!) However, after I installed it and rode for 250 mile trip, I am amazed at the difference. Someone else reported that the foam in the stock Vee seat is of a higher grade than the foam in the Wee seat and I agree that the foam is definitely different. The seat is marginally wider, especially at the waist, and much firmer with good support that makes it ride great. I don't feel like the seat is scooped as much and I am not pushed onto the gas tank near as much. The ride increased my seat height about one inch, and I know that doesn't sound like much but when you factor in the better foam that doesn't sag as much, I feel like there is a dramatic difference between the two seats.
I am impressed, so much so, that I don't think I will be changing anything else about my seating configuration.
That's real good news to my wallet because some of those custom seat upgrades are real expensive. Of course, I will need to put a few more miles on this new to me seat configuration, say maybe 1000-2000 miles, but so far I am really impressed.
I have a great seat on a great bike for a great ride. Yah, I don't have that many miles on my 2011 Wee but I am in love all over again. This bike is just great! :beatnik:
I found a stock Vee seat in the market place here and jumped on it! Delivered for $70 and I felt like I had made a great deal. (Thanks grantizzle!) However, after I installed it and rode for 250 mile trip, I am amazed at the difference. Someone else reported that the foam in the stock Vee seat is of a higher grade than the foam in the Wee seat and I agree that the foam is definitely different. The seat is marginally wider, especially at the waist, and much firmer with good support that makes it ride great. I don't feel like the seat is scooped as much and I am not pushed onto the gas tank near as much. The ride increased my seat height about one inch, and I know that doesn't sound like much but when you factor in the better foam that doesn't sag as much, I feel like there is a dramatic difference between the two seats.
I am impressed, so much so, that I don't think I will be changing anything else about my seating configuration.
That's real good news to my wallet because some of those custom seat upgrades are real expensive. Of course, I will need to put a few more miles on this new to me seat configuration, say maybe 1000-2000 miles, but so far I am really impressed.
I have a great seat on a great bike for a great ride. Yah, I don't have that many miles on my 2011 Wee but I am in love all over again. This bike is just great! :beatnik: