andreaelassar
07-30-06, 02:16 AM
I'd like to ask has anyone switched from a recurve to a euromesh seat, and if there was any lower back pain with the recurve was it reduced by switching to a Euromesh seat?
I have a Recurve seat on my Giro 26 and while on a long ride started to have lower back pain, so I had the seat tilted back further, and this made me think I may as well switch to a Euromesh seat.
When I used to drive a lot I had problems with most car seats, which are supposed to be designed for comfort, but which only made my back sore. Where I'd expect the seat to tilt forward to support the lower back in a car seat it typically goes back, so you are supposed to sink into the seat. With the recurve seat, I find myself wanting to slide forward on the seat--and yes, I have moved up the seat. It seems the L connection on the recurve seat leaves a small space between your back and seat, and this isn't the case on the Euromesh seat.
My back problems are basically worn disks and probably a slightly herniated one or two according to the chiropractor I've been seeing.
Thanks for any responses!
I have a Recurve seat on my Giro 26 and while on a long ride started to have lower back pain, so I had the seat tilted back further, and this made me think I may as well switch to a Euromesh seat.
When I used to drive a lot I had problems with most car seats, which are supposed to be designed for comfort, but which only made my back sore. Where I'd expect the seat to tilt forward to support the lower back in a car seat it typically goes back, so you are supposed to sink into the seat. With the recurve seat, I find myself wanting to slide forward on the seat--and yes, I have moved up the seat. It seems the L connection on the recurve seat leaves a small space between your back and seat, and this isn't the case on the Euromesh seat.
My back problems are basically worn disks and probably a slightly herniated one or two according to the chiropractor I've been seeing.
Thanks for any responses!