Why Should You Consider Customizing Your Bike Seat For Long Rides?

Long bike rides need riders to take care of themselves as well. Getting ones bike seat customised can be the first step in ensuring that your back and body is happy even after long rides.

Long motorcycle rides, with wind streaming past your face, are appealing, but can be really bad for your back. Riding longer also affects your posture and can cause body pain. A bike's seat is the most essential part of the bike when it comes to staying comfortable while riding. Many people get their bike seats customised to reduce the effects of riding longer. Here are a few reasons why you should also consider getting your bike seat customised:

Improving comfort while riding

If you've been on rides longer than 5-8 hours you know the pain of sitting on an uncomfortable seat. Many riders prefer to use seat cushion to increase riding comfort. However, this also becomes an additional accessory that you need to keep with you. Getting a seat customised to your comfort with added cushioning can help prevent back pain during long rides.    

Maintaining the right posture while riding

Many times, bike seats may need to be customised to suit the biker's height. You need to be able to comfortably reach the handles to be able to ride longer and safely. The height of bike's seat can be adjusted to your comfort, so that you don't need to lean too much or too little. This will help you maintain the right posture while riding, which gets disturbed usually.  

Reducing and preventing chafing

You might experience chafing if you drive for too long as your legs rub against the bike's body. Getting your seat customised to your body can be helpful in preventing chafing. For instance, you could get a smaller seat or one that is broader depending on your needs. You could even customise you bike seat for one person and for carrying extra luggage.   

Better stability

When you are comfortable and are able to reach the bike handles properly, you will also be more stable while riding. Having a customised bike seat can also improve the stability of the bike itself. A well-adjusted seat helps you ride better by supporting your posture. It also keeps the bike sturdy on difficult roads as well.

Adding any other specifications you need

Getting your bike seats customised is just like having any other part of your bike customised. If you need more comfort for rocky terrains, you should get it. Increasing seat height, adding space for storing or tying up luggage, or getting the seat adjusted for any special condition you might have, is easy.

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Deciding to get your seat customised is the first step. You should consider the right modifying company to work on your bike. Make sure the specifications you're getting added are the ones you need. Also, make sure to test ride your new seat before finalising the changes and setting off on your journey.

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