Anyone Here Ride Without a Saddle?

[matticus]

The Elliptigo riders seem to be fine without a saddle.

... but far slower (for the same energy input) than regular bikes.

It would be an interesting study, which is more efficient:
- Elliptigo, vs
- "regular" bike with no post/saddle.

 

[kingrollo]

Maybe in the future.

Not enough room in my garage at the moment.

Fair enough.

Don't dismiss recumbents because of what you read - there are many different flavours - low, high, touring, 700c - It lifted my spirits when I thought traditional cycling was no longer viable. Had some great fun on it - and going down a sweeping hill on a recumbent is something everyone should try once. total hoot.

 

[craigwend]

Is it riding without a saddle / seat?

ride verb
UK /raɪd/ US /raɪd/

rode | ridden

A1 [ I or T ]
to sit on something such as a bicycle, motorbike, or horse and travel along on it controlling itsmovements:

 

[Paulus]

BMX riders seem to do it the majority of the time. The saddle seems largely redundant.

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

BMX riders seem to do it the majority of the time. The saddle seems largely redundant.

Yes. Seems to be for shorter durations at high intensity though.

Do they ride 20-30 miles at a time?