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Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:57 pm
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I haven't ridden my RS since last october. Due to a hip problem, I had a replacement at the end of March. I am in my 10th week of recuperation and I can't wait much longer before getting back on my bike. The problem is I lost a lot of my butt and I need a little help to get more comfortable on the seat for the longer trips. I am looking at padded riding pants and I came to Moto Skiveez. Did any of you try anything similar or this actual product. I find this pricey but if any of you have other suggestions, I would like to hear them , thanks for your help.. https://motoskiveez.com/product/adventure-skiveez/
K100RS 1986
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Zitat von albrown im Beitrag #1 I have so many pairs of padded shorts from my bicycle racing days, I usually throw on a pair on general principle and just to wear them out. I recognize that a lot of weight is carried on the ischial tuberosities, and although a good firm seat might be able to distribute the weight over a slightly larger surface, soft padding doesn't do a lot. On the other had, your physical therapist will tell you it is not so much the loss of padding from your gluteus that will cause discomfort, but the lack of stability your gluteus provides to hip and lower back, which will worsen arthritis and related pain. I would talk to your physical therapist and get their recommendations. Chances are they will recommend some specific exercises and perhaps time on an exercise cycle or bicycle. As pointed out by one of our British contributors on the old forum, if you want to get your ass in shape for a long haul, then go spend some hours on a bicycle. (I might be paraphrasing a bit....) “A good man always knows his limitations.” |
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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #2Zitat von albrown im Beitrag #1 I have a wonky hip, not replaced. Physiotherapist has suggested the above plus some other load bearing exercises to build muscle mass and improve general fitness. I have a static bike and try to take a 30 minute lunchtime walk if in the office all day. Even my feeble efforts have helped. |
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Hi Al, I can’t comment on Motoskiveez pants, but I do have an arthritic hip and so far have managed to postpone surgery ( at 55 I’m a bit young if I should avoid several revisions). Anyway I recently purchased a Tourtec airseat to try and improve my comfort for longer rides. My findings are very good, my comfort over distances above 1 hour is greatly improved. The seat pad sits well on the RS saddle and looks just fine. I also added Ilium bar risers to allow me to sit slightly more upright. |
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I tried both cycling pants, with gel pads, and the Skiveez, but didn't feel big benefits from these. The thing that did help me to get comfortable for longer trips was a Wunderlich seat, in addition to MV bar risers, but that is a "bit" more expensive though. |
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You are right about frustration. I am trying to work on that because my spouse is not smiling much these days. If you can avoid the hip replacement for as long as you can, do so. I have a series of 16 different exercises of physiotherapy that I have to do twice a day and they are making all the muscles work pretty hard in the thigh and butt area. They need to be dose properly because too much of it put me out for a few days and we start over again. It is hard to rebuild a butt at 68 years old but I will get there at one point. Reading your response make me think that I have a Airhawk seat pad that I used on my Ducati. I will give it a try, that might be the right solution for now until I find my butt again.
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Zitat von albrown im Beitrag #7 I hope it helps, good luck! |
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albrown, I have several pairs of moto skivesz, and although they alleviate some rear end/back pain, it doesnt do wonder. I too have lower back and "ass" pain while riding for too long. The $70 skiveez are not all that worth it since they add padding mostly in the crotch area (good for cyclist) and not so much on the "butt cheek" area where it would be most useful.
2004 R1100S Boxercup
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I like the Klim shorts for long distance riding. Chamois for the butt and additional armor. |
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Al, another suggestion would be an airhawk. I've never had one, so I can't give it the thumbs up, but I know several forum members/riders that swear by them. Pretty adjustable, and fairly easy to install/remove. |
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Three things help me with joint pain when riding: careful ergonomic setup (to include the seat, handlebars, windshield, and footpegs), a stretching regimen, and daily use of Ibuprofen while riding. At 62, this allows me to travel 8-10 hours a day and to be able to completely recover overnight. Exercising your "core" and regular aerobic activities help also. A body in motion stays in motion...
“I would rather be ashes than dust!" ~ Jack London
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #14 Hi Blackshirt, I agree Ibuprofen is a great help and a cheap solution, I should remember to take it more often, to help me do that I put some in my helmet box last week! |
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