How about adding a layer of foam, like the ones WalMart
sells for under sleeping bags? A cloth cover would help hold
it in place. Take it off when it gets warmer and you have
saved the price of a new seat.

Dale

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From: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com
To: bentechriders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [bentechriders] Digest Number 292
Date: 12 Jan 2006 14:16:28 -0000

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> 1. Cold backside?
> From: Phil Prosser <p.prosser@...>
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> Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:13:53 +0000
> From: Phil Prosser <p.prosser@...>
> Subject: Cold backside?
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> My Bentech has the standard mesh seat. It's really
> comfortable, so I've been using it to get to work and
> back a lot lately.
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> The only thing is - my backside gets really cold! I guess
> I'm sitting on and compressing my clothing under there,
> and the mesh seat provides no protection... and there's a
> lot more airflow around one's buttocks on a 'bent than on
> a conventional bike!
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> Anyone else noticed this, and what, if anything, can I do
> about it?
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> I'm considering trying a hardshell seat from these guys:
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> http://www.dutchbikes.nl/bodies/onderdelen.htm#004
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