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I have read many posts about using these. I am considering replacing the stock Q45 2021 model seat - my main complaint is recumbutt, but I also have significant back/neck issues. Among other issues, I can't recline much more without neck trouble. Attached is a photo of me with the current...

I was wondering if the new seat would help with the S40 recumbutt issue I've been having this year. I had no problems at all last season when the seat pad was new but now that it has squashed down I have butt issues after about 40 miles. I also discovered that riding in regular bike shorts...

...touring ride compared with the S40, if any at all, but when the bags came off I'd notice that speed difference right away. I've never had recumbutt on my V20 even doing 7-8 hour rides, and I think that is likely because of the reclined position getting more of my upper body weight on the seat...

...selling point for the S40. It gives people an all round bike at a lower price point above the price of the Q45 but below the V20C price. I can only think of one tweak to improve the S40 and that would being trying to solve the recumbutt issue some people have. Maybe a collaboration with Thor...

Which Thor seat/seats have you put on your CruzBike? TomM

...its not as fast as the v or the s, but its really a different type of bike. there are also quite a few people who swear that they get recumbutt on the s40 and not on the v20. i think this is valid. but i ahve thor seats on both v and s and i dont have a problem. one thing about the sofrider...

...I like the wider tire options on the S40 for Texas roads, but couldn't get really comfortable with the 40 degree seating... I got recumbutt, so sold the S40. I've seen a couple local folks Bikepack on a Vendetta, but as Robert said, the S40 is built more for that... Blessings, DocS (Rudy)

...monkey with the recline throughout the year. The stock Volae pad was a combination of closed and open cell. If I sat more upright, I’d get recumbutt. Last year I had back problems and used a mesh seat on RAGBRAI. I needed the 3 inches of foam on the bottom. This year I’ve switched to CB...

Update on my S40 recumbutt problem. I stuffed my Ventist seat cushion with 3/4 inch foam I bought on Amazon. It made the back softer but the seat was still hard as the foam wasn't stiff enough and it flattened out after 10-15 minutes. I purchased a seat cushion for a rowing machine on...

...configured at an angle as far down as it could go to put him in more of a horizontal position which he said helped him reduce possible "recumbutt" issues. I've ridden the past 10 years on a Sun EZ tandem and prefer to be more upright. So I moved the seat all the way to it's most upright...

I already tried three Thor seats with a half dozen cushions, mostly Ventist. I'm well informed on the cause of recumbutt on the S40. I'm just hoping someone came up with a novel solution, aside from losing a massive amount of body weight. That won't happen. I'll keep playing with cushions...

Definitely seat back layback angle is a major factor with recumbutt. However equally important is seat pan shape and to a lesser extent seat back shape. For example a bowled seat pan distributes your weight more evenly as opposed to a mostly flat seat pan that concentrates body weight at a...

Yeah, I hear about recumbutt on seat angles that are higher but I hope you can get it sorted. My tailbone was pressing through the Ventisit pad as well, so that is why I added it. 1 shop where I buy my padding was going out of business so I bought a few extra 30cmX30cm sheets on sale. The thing...

...That didn't fit me at all. Last night I purchased the Thor Carrier seat, which has very wide shoulders. I doubt that will help with the recumbutt, but at least my shoulders won't hurt. I'll try layering foam pads under the seat cushion to see if that helps. I'm building quite an inventory...

I did buy the Medium Volae for my S-40 in hopes of curing recumbutt. Helped in that I don't feel like I'm sliding off the front of the seat. Also helped in going further up my back for more support but still had some issues with recumbutt. Eventually added more length to the front & cushion &...

Sorry about the late reply. I road about 8700 miles on the tour, then went home. My butt hurt the whole way. I did use the trick you mentioned by lifting my butt using the pedals. I used that every day, all day. It does help. Also, my butt did get in a little better shape, but never got...

Great info! thanks so much for all the feedback Mathew

...the beginning of a sit up and a little uncomfortable. I know the end result for these long rides with the more horizontal position avoids recumbutt. But does holding your head up ever cause any neck/back issues? Again, thanks so much for your input” 1) Yes, I rode the GAP with the V20...

Thanks for the input. Is the Thor seat at 35 degrees more laid back than the stock version?

I do like my Q45 for touring, but have to admit I don’t have any other model Cruzbike. My solution to minimize recumbutt was to install a Thor seat which I have set at about 35 degrees. I did have some butt problems with the stock seat. I see the new Q45 has a different design seat, so that...