Recumbent - Any Ideas on a Recumbent Seat

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LvRecumbents
06-25-06, 11:23 PM
I home built a LWB recumbent, but as far as a home built seat most have not worked. I am interested in locating and inexpensive recumbent seat..........like the picture posted, Thanks

CATZ
06-26-06, 07:07 AM
The seat you have pictured is available on eBay. When I was looking for a seat, I believe the Bicycleman had some on special for about $100. You'll have to email him.
http://www.bicycleman.com/
Nightshade
06-26-06, 09:22 AM
Ever consider a bucket seat from a very small car in a junk yard??
Might be just the ticket........cheap. ;)

bentrox!
06-27-06, 10:59 PM
Ever consider a bucket seat from a very small car in a junk yard??
Might be just the ticket........cheap. ;)

...and sweaty, too!
Nightshade
06-28-06, 10:03 AM
Nah mate, not sweaty at all. Just use a wood bead seat like I do. :D :D
Shaman
06-28-06, 10:36 AM
This is the seat on my trike and it is way comfy:
http://www.actionbent.com/ASSEMBLY_MANUAL/FRP_Seat.htm

or the one on the right of this link:
http://www.actionbent.com/ASSEMBLY_MANUAL/ABSeats.html

This style seems to be used on many recumbent bikes and trikes