alecburns
Finally riding a big boys bike
I'm rounding up the finishing touches on my Sears collegiate, and I'm about to redo my first, double pan, saddle. After some research on here, I went to JoAnn's Fabrics and got 1/2" Airtex brand High-Density Foam. According to the website, the company claims the foam is good for outdoor applications. However, the foam isn't extremely firm like memory foam. It feels softer, and even though I understand 1/2" thickness is standard for seat recovering, I am curious if others have had success with 1". This bicycle is meant to be a good rider, so I wouldn't mind sacrificing authenticity with comfort. I just don't want the seat to look like s**t.
I already have one layer glued to the seat pan. I'm consider whether or not I can add another layer, and compress the foam by pulling the leather over the foam as tight as possible, making it shape the best to the seat pan and possibly shrink the overall thickness to somewhere around 3/4". Has anyone else used 1" foam? I so, can you post your seat?
Additionally, here is a photo of the pan as it sits. Does someone have a photo of how the foam is suppost to be shaped to the seat? Keep in mind I have already seen bunchobikes' tutorial. Thanks
Please ignore the messy workbench
I already have one layer glued to the seat pan. I'm consider whether or not I can add another layer, and compress the foam by pulling the leather over the foam as tight as possible, making it shape the best to the seat pan and possibly shrink the overall thickness to somewhere around 3/4". Has anyone else used 1" foam? I so, can you post your seat?
Additionally, here is a photo of the pan as it sits. Does someone have a photo of how the foam is suppost to be shaped to the seat? Keep in mind I have already seen bunchobikes' tutorial. Thanks
Please ignore the messy workbench