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My only dislike about the RoadSofa-LS is where the seat meets the back support. I\u2019m just not a huge fan of the sharp transition in that area. A small complaint, and one that I would probably make with the majority of the seats on the market, but it\u2019s something I feel should be said.<\/p>\n
Passenger:<\/strong> This was, hands down, my wife\u2019s favorite seat, and it\u2019s no wonder why. Saddlemen gave the passenger section just as much cushion and attention to detail as it gave to the rider. The seat has plenty of room in every direction, with the back of the seat flaring out slightly to ensure the passenger\u2019s sit bones will still be in contact with the Gelcore innards. The only negative for the passenger, and this is situational, is that due to the size and width of the RoadSofa, the passenger is no longer able to use the grab strap, which is about an inch too short. Again, not necessarily an issue for most riders and their passengers. For me and my wife, it was no problem. If you were on a date, it\u2019d be a great barrier break to maybe get a little closer. However, if your buddy\u2019s bike broke down and you were going to give him a lift back to get a truck, well, get comfortable and find somewhere to hold. I speak from experience\u2014it\u2019s happened to me twice. Once, I was able to hold onto the bike\u2019s grab handles. The second time it was love handles.<\/p>\nLike the other two seats, the Saddlemen RoadSofa-LS has fantastic craftsmanship and excellent attention to detail for both rider and passenger. Something else to note: This was the only seat of the three that allows use of an optional rider backrest and an optional heated seat (which were not tested here).<\/p>\n
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With so many seat options on the market, any of the three that were tested would be a good buy for anyone looking to upgrade the one spot on the bike you\u2019ll be getting really personal with. Lucky Daves, Saddlemen, and Le Pera each can fulfill a rider\u2019s need in their own unique ways.<\/p>\n
For my personal taste, I preferred Lucky Daves\u2019 bagger seat for its eye-catching style. I really liked how the seat held me in place no matter how I turned and moved. I also appreciated how I was able to use the edges of the seat to steer and transition the bike while riding. As for the design of the seat, it\u2019s just modern enough to give the Road Glide more of an aggressive look and separate itself from the touring bike that it is.<\/p>\n
If long-distance riding is your plan, or if you often carry a passenger (that you care about), the Saddlemen RoadSofa-LS is on the money. It has all the bells and whistles one would expect when buying a seat fit for a tourer: gel cushioning, wide footprint to distribute weight, optional backrest, and optional heating available. The construction and design of this seat bridges the gap between the growing popularity of the step-up-style seats and classic touring seat.<\/p>\n
For anyone on the taller side, or those who want the stunt-style look, the Le Pera KickFlip Gripp Tape step-up-style seat is for you. The ideal rider for this\u00a0seat would be someone with longer legs than torso, who would want the extra legroom without the discomfort of an extended-reach seat putting strain on your back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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