Beads that go over your saddle. Which is cooler?

[BuzzCap7]

WHICH of the beaded seat covers (goes on TOP of your saddle) is better?

The one made out of WOOD or CERAMIC?

Thank you!

BuzzCap7

 

[bigbubba402]

Im hoping the ceramic from what i read on their web site cause that is what i ordered 2 days ago.Have not recieved them yet

 

[TripleJ]

While I will not go as far as to say the ceramic ones will keep you cooler, I do believe the ceramic ones will look newer for a longer period of time.

The woods ones probably perform just as well but from what I have seen the color (paint) wears off of them where I do not see that happening with the ceramic version because the color is constant throughout the bead.

 

[Breeze3at]

I just got my WOODEN beads a week ago, and am trying to determine if I like them or not. Now you tell me there's ceramic ones available.:newsmile093:

 

[67wizard]

I get the wooden ones from Wal-mart made for a car and cut it dow to fit the bike seat. Sure you lose some beads but for the price just try it, you can make several from one car seat.

 

[BUBBIE]

MY thoughts on this after a "Way too long in the saddle feeling"

Do they make FOAM beads? Not joking, Firm Foam?

I might need to try something for the long Hot rides I want to do, but don't want permanent Body markings even where they don't show.:newsmile036:

signed....BUBBIE

 

[whocares]

i've tryed them all,and the sheepskin is in my opinion the best.just my opinion!!

 

[trike lady]

MY thoughts on this after a "Way too long in the saddle feeling"

Do they make FOAM beads? Not joking, Firm Foam?

I might need to try something for the long Hot rides I want to do, but don't want permanent Body markings even where they don't show.:newsmile036:

signed....BUBBIE

They make this stuff: Convoluted Foam.
Never sat on it, so I don't know how good it is.

 

[R.Bingham]

While I will not go as far as to say the ceramic ones will keep you cooler, I do believe the ceramic ones will look newer for a longer period of time.

The woods ones probably perform just as well but from what I have seen the color (paint) wears off of them where I do not see that happening with the ceramic version because the color is constant throughout the bead.

He's talking about mine. I've had mine since 07 and yes they do look a little faded. TripleJ's does look black and shiny compared to mine. When I ordered mine all they had at the time was wood beads. I can't say that if i was to order new ones that I would get the ceramic ones. I guess I'm just used to the way the wood ones look. :s

Here is mine after 4 1/2 years and about 37,000 miles of use.(sorry pics are from phone camera)

Compare to pillion beads which have little use.

HTH,
Randall

p.s. I bet Glider spots the can of pledge.

 

[R.Bingham]

MY thoughts on this after a "Way too long in the saddle feeling"

Do they make FOAM beads? Not joking, Firm Foam?

I might need to try something for the long Hot rides I want to do, but don't want permanent Body markings even where they don't show.:newsmile036:

signed....BUBBIE

SIR BUBBIE, I can tell you that after 4 1/2 years and about 37,000 miles you will not have any permanent markings or even temporary markings that I have noticed. What I have noticed is a bottom that can sit in the saddle for hours longer, and my bottom doesn't get a heat rash in 100+ degree heat.

You can actually feel the air moving through the beads if you ride on say a 50* day. It will be noticeably colder. On hot days I can't say I feel the air but I don't get a hot bottom either. I have friend who takes his off in the winter. I just leave mine on year around.

It is probably the best $60 (rider & pillion set) that I have ever spent on accessories.