Bumper Guards on Saddles
11-30-08, 05:08 AM
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Bumper Guards on Saddles
I notice that some beach cruiser seats have what are termed "bumper guards". Were these used for something at some point or have they always been just for looks? I know they aren't useful for protecting the bike if you back up because you have a wheel behind you...so the only thing I could think of is that it would be some kind of protection for if the bike falls over?
11-30-08, 06:53 AM
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I think that all they do is give a small amount of scuff protection for the seat if the bike falls over. Plus, it's one more thing that can be chromed.
11-30-08, 09:30 AM
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I think it's meant to imitate the seat rail on old motorcycle "buddy seats".
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when we were kids and you gave your buddy a ride on the back of your bike it looked a lot better if he was holding on to the rail on the back of the seat instead of having his arms around your waist.now if you were giving a girl a lift on your bike it was better if she wrapped her arms around your waist.
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Except for the fact that all the rails I've seen in the past would easily bend if subjected to downwards stress.
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