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    Has anybody used the Biker Beads on their Spyder? Goods and Bads. I thought it would be good to keep my backside cooler on those HOT days. Thanks in Advance
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    Some like them. Others say they make the rider feel a bit unstable.

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    We have the biker beads and we will never be without them truthfully..! I understand that they’re not for everyone but for us they work to help keep our backside from getting hot/sweaty and uncomfortable..! Nothing worse than getting off after a run and experience the uncomfortable feeling you get from getting a bit sweaty and very uncomfortable..! I give them a big thumbs up ��
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    Never considered 'em. When it's hot, riding ATGATT as I always do, all of me gets sweaty; nothing a post-ride shower can't cure.
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    Good for air flow for dry bottom. A bit unstable on 2 wheelers in the twisties. On a 3 wheeler, IMO it would be fine. cueman

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    I use them in the summer, they work for me, cool and dry. I will ride with them on for a few hours, and then take them off for an hour, repeat all day The variation is good, pressure points are different and get a break as well.

    The beads are ceramic, and quite smooth and slippery. I gave mine a light sanding with 600 grit sandpaper, helps reduce sliding.

    I take them off below 70 degrees.

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    I like the beads for coolness. Mine are wooden.

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    Where are y'all purchasing you biker beads please?

    I admit, I chuckled a bit when I read the title, I thought it was a Mardi Grass thing! Lol

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    Beadrider.com I will also say I wouldn't ride in the heat without mine. But I have a buddy that bought the same and he didn't like it. Was able to sell it to another spyder rider as soon as he wanted.
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    Dumb question, how do they stay on? Are there ones specifically for size of spyder seat? Kind of interested.
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    They have elastic cords that go under the seat pan. I modified mine to make them easy to pop on and off. On their website they do have a select by bike and Spyders are in their, I think 14" x 14" for the drivers saddle on an RT.
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    I just bought a car seat wooden bead seat cover at Walmart for $15 and cut it down to fit the seat. It isn't that hard to do.
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    Here is a much better way to keep your back side cooler in summer and warmer in the winter,
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2013REDRTS View Post
    Has anybody used the Biker Beads on their Spyder? Goods and Bads. I thought it would be good to keep my backside cooler on those HOT days. Thanks in Advance

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    I prefer my Airhawk. It's cool and comfortable.

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