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Probably because bikes became popular when people still rode horses-just like Markk900 implies. You generally straddle a horse and a bike. Seat sounds just fine to me, but saddle is ok also. I would bet it was originally a saddle post, or maybe it was originally integral-saddle and post were one unit.
Maybe the saddle didn't originally have a post-you literally draped-saddled- it over the bike frame-ouch!! |
Originally Posted by Tundra_Man
(Post 10426766)
For the same reason you park in the driveway and drive in the parkway.
http://gallaghersmash.com/pictures/008.jpg http://www.bikeforums.net/pictures/thumb08.jpg |
Originally Posted by T-Mar
(Post 10431264)
Here's another way to look at it. You ride on a saddle. You drive in a seat. Driving implies control solely by mechanical means of control (i.e steering wheel, throttle brakes). Thus you drive a car, truck or tractor. Riding contains additional elements of control (i.e. balance, shifting of body weight). Thus riding is the preferred term for bicycles and motorcycles.
Ah but how often do you hear anyone talking about how comfortable the "Saddle" on their motorcycle is? On a motorcycle, the shape of the part you put your butt on is called the "Seat Pan" ;) |
Originally Posted by phoebeisis
(Post 10431546)
I would bet it was originally a saddle post, or maybe it was originally integral-saddle and post were one unit.
The nomenclature has evolved - for better or worse. |
Originally Posted by EjustE
(Post 10425640)
I thought it was a "pillar" :)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7...etyBicycle.jpg |
Well, that should about close it out.
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