Wow! One thing I don't like about the Electra seats though is that the springs are the kind that have an inner bolt going through them. These creates friction and a very annoying chirping, screaching noise when you pedal. Add to this an alloy frame that multiple noise and vibration and you've got yourself a very bothersome problem. I do like the cover of my seat though. So I'm thinking of putting the same covering over a Townie seat which has elastomer shock absorbers instead of springs.