Wordsmith Talk |
About Us | What's New | Search | Site Map | Contact Us | |||
Register Log In Wordsmith.org Forums General Topics Q&A about words Ride with me
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
i read somewhere the reluctance to the new split seats (two rounded pad)
As one who has put more than a few miles "in the saddle" of a bicycle, I can assure you that the so-called "comfort seats" for bikes are designed for those who have physical limitations that preclude sticking a proper saddle between their legs. Studies have shown that the most efficient position for extracting the most power from the human body long-term is the classic cyclist's position, i.e. with the torso bent at about 45 to 60 degrees, legs outstrecthed at the bottom ot the stroke to within six to ten degrees of flexion. It may hurt for a while, but if you want to go long-distance or fast on a bike, that's how you'll do it best. The human-powered airplanes all use the classic cyclist's position for their "engines." So, are the two-pad, or tractor seat-style bike seats "saddles" In the loosest of connotations, I recon so, but there IS a difference!
Bean and DXB, I think you're on the right track with regard to bucket seats! (Only the lady in the Britcom pronounces it "Bouquet!) My understanding is that it devolved from the design of WWII fighter aircraft seats, which had a "bucket" into which the parachute went, and the pilot sat on it. Those seats closely resembled post-war sports car seats, thus the name.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Ride with me Angel 05/25/02 11:39 PM Re: Ride with me Father Steve 05/26/02 05:36 AM Re: Ride with me lusy 05/26/02 08:44 AM Re: Ride with me RhubarbCommando 05/26/02 10:57 AM Re: Ride with me wwh 05/26/02 01:46 PM Re: Ride with me Wordwind 05/26/02 01:52 PM Re: Ride with me wwh 05/26/02 01:59 PM Re: Ride with me of troy 05/26/02 03:43 PM Re: Ride with me Geoff 05/27/02 01:53 AM Re: Ride with me Faldage 05/27/02 12:53 PM Re: Ride with me Geoff 05/27/02 01:48 PM Re: Ride with me of troy 05/27/02 02:19 PM Re: Ride with me Bean 05/27/02 02:33 PM Re: Ride with me dxb 05/27/02 04:18 PM Re: Ride with me of troy 05/27/02 10:15 PM Re: Ride with me Geoff 05/27/02 04:41 PM KeivaCarpal 05/27/02 04:33 PM Re: Ride with me Geoff 05/27/02 04:45 PM Re: Ride with me wow 05/27/02 05:23 PM Re: Ride with me wwh 05/27/02 06:36 PM Re: Ride with me Geoff 05/27/02 10:00 PM Re: Ride with me wwh 05/27/02 10:34 PM Re: Ride with me of troy 05/27/02 01:23 PM Re: Ride with me Angel 05/28/02 01:35 AM Re: Ride with me Sparteye 07/21/02 02:20 PM That long, lonesome highway musick 08/03/02 01:50 PM
Moderated by Jackie
Link Copied to Clipboard
Forum Statistics Forums16Topics13,913Posts229,430Members9,182 Most Online3,341
Dec 9th, 2011
Newest Members Ineffable, ddrinnan, TRIALNERRA, befuddledmind, KILL_YOUR_SUV
9,182 Registered Users
Who's Online Now 0 members (), 610 guests, and 1 robot. Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Top Posters(30 Days) A C Bowden 19
Top Posters wwh 13,858Faldage 13,803Jackie 11,613wofahulicodoc 10,598tsuwm 10,542LukeJavan8 9,922Buffalo Shrdlu 7,210AnnaStrophic 6,511Wordwind 6,296of troy 5,400
Forum Rules · Mark All Read Contact Us · Forum Help · Wordsmith.org