F3 seat question...

[smokedtires]

So I FINALLY test rode an F3 after lusting for one for a year now. I am a short guy and the foot pegs were obviously setup for someone of more average height.

So here's my question, when riding I noticed pressure on my prostate as if riding a bicycle with the seat pointed a bit to upwards. Has anyone esle noticed this? I know I was scooted forward to be able to shift properly so that may have played a role. With everything else being new and me being inexperienced on a Spyder I had a lot of other things to think about, but this was pretty obvious to me from the get go.

With the proper setup and me sitting further back maybe this won't be an issue. After all the u-fit is one of the big selling points to the F3.

 

[Sarge707]

So I FINALLY test rode an F3 after lusting for one for a year now. I am a short guy and the foot pegs were obviously setup for someone of more average height.

So here's my question, when riding I noticed pressure on my prostate as if riding a bicycle with the seat pointed a bit to upwards. Has anyone esle noticed this? I know I was scooted forward to be able to shift properly so that may have played a role. With everything else being new and me being inexperienced on a Spyder I had a lot of other things to think about, but this was pretty obvious to me from the get go.

With the proper setup and me sitting further back maybe this won't be an issue. After all the u-fit is one of the big selling points to the F3.

Make sure they fit you BEFORE you buy- I tested with the #3 Foot bars and Ordered the #4 Bars for when I picked it up and they were NOT long enough-I Needed the #5 Bars and Paid another $50 SOO - Get fitted before you BUY!!nojoke

 

[JkRbbt]

Scoot back! Bring the pegs back to you and enjoy! Once you get the right adjustment, you will have a blast! :thumbup:

 

[smokedtires]

That's what I'm hoping. I think I'll tell them to purchase and install the correct bar link lengths before I ride again next year before laying down the $$$$.

 

[Mike Ard]

That's what I'm hoping. I think I'll tell them to purchase and install the correct bar link lengths before I ride again next year before laying down the $$$$.

Depending on your height you might also consider the short reach handle bars. Rhat will allow you to sit further back in the seat.

 

[_..stiffler..]

I am in the market now for a spyder and I also test rode the F3. I found the same thing. Lots of pressure on my prostate. Something I have never felt riding for 15 years or soon sport bikes. Im going to try an rss and see how that feels next.

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[tjmcs64]

Bought this seat cushion, seems to help, able to ride a lot longer before prostrate starts bothering me

 

[smokedtires]

Well I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one but saddened at same time that I'm not the only one. The cushion looks like a viable option if needed.

So I've come to the conclusion that I will purchase the ~$30 linkage needed to the correct peg location when I'm ready for purchase and another longer test ride. That seems like a small price to pay before making such a large purchase.

At this point I will continue to envy those I see riding an F3.