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Bates Wintec Saddle
Are these saddles similar in style and function?
I really love how comfy the wintec all purpose saddles are and they fit my long legs well, but I want a nicer looking leaher saddle. I saw the bates all purpose on line. Is it basically the same in the styling (other than the fact that it is leather)?
Um, I know you have to try out saddles. I'm not new to horses. Although, my saddle I have now, my dad found in some people's basement and bought it for $50. It turned out to be a perfect fit for me!
I really only want to know about the bates as I like the wintec, but want a quality leather saddle instead of synthetic.
Bates and Wintec are made by the same company. The Bates Caprilli a/p will ride a bit differently than a Wintec a/p. You can order the Bates saddles with a longer flap if you need more room for your leg. Bates/Wintec saddles tend to work best for a horse with a flatter back (front to back) to one with a moderate wither, but the trees are too flat and the panel isn't deep enough in the front to accommodate a really dippy back or high wither.
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spinning is tough the first few times…make sure you bring a gel-seat cover (you can get one at target for like $15). newbies' butts always get chafed at first. just be patient.
heck, you could end up being among those who never have a problem. i've seen people come in and they're just fine.
me, it killed me the first few times. i couldn't stand out of the saddle for very long. but you just keep at it and one day soon, you'll be like everyone else.
good luck!
where are you spinning?
I’ll give you a review of my bike and maybe this will give you a better idea of what to look for. I have a [BMW and to be perfectly frank, I have mixed feelings about it. The paralever (one sided rear) suspension is just cool. The short wheelbase is nice, it is moderately light for a tourer (620LBs, I believe) and handles very nicely especially for it’s age. I love that it has floating rotor, integrated ABS, this bike stops *very quick and very surely*. It’s running strong at 118K miles and it has some nice (albeit not all unique features for a tourer) such as heated grips, an electric windshield, and neat turn signal controls on either grip. This bike does have some major drawbacks, though. The gearbox is *clunky*, and that’s not just mine; the bimmer crowd describes this as *”very German”* as opposed to a “smooth Japanese box”, I think this is BS, and simply not up to par. Many “R”-series bimmers, apparently, also had a problem with throttle “surging”, though I have not experienced it. But most importantly, for you it seems, I don’t find the saddle very comfortable; — it looks good, but after an hour or so your butt gets sore and your legs get tired, and I’m only 5’9″. To be honest, in many respects, my Suzuki gs550 (a standard) generally felt better on long rides (YMMV). Another problem (which may be endemic of touring bikes in general), the seat is wide (and I’ve tried both the original and short version) and this makes it very difficult to park if you’re on any grade of hill. It’s also very difficult to work on. To change the battery, I had to take off both side fairings (about 20 screws) and lift the tank. I was going to change a fuel line until I read the manual and saw step 3, “(See gearbox removal)”. Hopefully this will give you some perspective, if you have any questions, just ask. TLDR; My BMW has some nice features and impressive longevity, but it is not the end-all-be-all of motorcycles. I’d go with something moderately light weight, with comfortable geometry in a style you like. I’d also highly suggest lurking around forums of bikes you considering to see what particular problems people experience with that model.
spinning is tough the first few times…make sure you bring a gel-seat cover (you can get one at target for like $15). newbies' butts always get chafed at first. just be patient.
heck, you could end up being among those who never have a problem. i've seen people come in and they're just fine.
me, it killed me the first few times. i couldn't stand out of the saddle for very long. but you just keep at it and one day soon, you'll be like everyone else.
good luck!
where are you spinning?