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Hey guys,
i just wanted to share my experience with the lightweight seatfoams by Thinktechnology.
I'm from Switzerland and got my first foam in 2013/14 when i was building a very trick and ultralight Honda CR 125 AF. The seatfoam alone saved 550g (!) so this was very positive. I also mentioned it in my build-threads on various forums.
Well - it lasted only about 1/2 a year then it started to "shrink" and the cover would make wrinkles. It was obviously time for a new one which i ordered. No issues. The seatfoam arrived and was used for the next year. Since i own several 125cc bikes that specific bike gets used just so little that the seatfoams do a year or even more. But again - it lasted only about 20 hours before it started to loose shape and would "shrink" inside the seatcover. I have to mention that i always remove my seat when washing the bike. I never use it in muddy weather as well so the foam simply goes away from sitting on it.
There is indeed a massive advantage in loosing weight, especially this high up on the bike. But these seatfoams really don't last all that long.
I had some issues with Dan from Thinktechnology but he just responded to me today! It turns out it was a misunderstanding on his part. And since they moved production in-house they do only the modern, new bikes now and no more the older ones like mine. Too bad - the weight savings is much appreciated and i was willing to pay the price for new seatfoams but it turns out they won't do them anymore.
When you had the chance to throw a leg over a really light bike it translates in a completely different ride. I'm riding 125cc all my life and when i ride a 4-stroke i can't believe how heavy and sluggish ALL those bikes are. My ultralight 125 reall rides ike a bicycle.
So all good - i'll have to look out for a different make for the seatfoam then.
My stock seat before (Honda CRF 450 '09):
Same seat with Thinktechnology seatfoam:
My Honda CR 125 AF - i managed to save a total of 8,5 kilos / 18,7 lbs to bring it down to just 87,5 kilos (193 lbs):
i just wanted to share my experience with the lightweight seatfoams by Thinktechnology.
I'm from Switzerland and got my first foam in 2013/14 when i was building a very trick and ultralight Honda CR 125 AF. The seatfoam alone saved 550g (!) so this was very positive. I also mentioned it in my build-threads on various forums.
Well - it lasted only about 1/2 a year then it started to "shrink" and the cover would make wrinkles. It was obviously time for a new one which i ordered. No issues. The seatfoam arrived and was used for the next year. Since i own several 125cc bikes that specific bike gets used just so little that the seatfoams do a year or even more. But again - it lasted only about 20 hours before it started to loose shape and would "shrink" inside the seatcover. I have to mention that i always remove my seat when washing the bike. I never use it in muddy weather as well so the foam simply goes away from sitting on it.
There is indeed a massive advantage in loosing weight, especially this high up on the bike. But these seatfoams really don't last all that long.
I had some issues with Dan from Thinktechnology but he just responded to me today! It turns out it was a misunderstanding on his part. And since they moved production in-house they do only the modern, new bikes now and no more the older ones like mine. Too bad - the weight savings is much appreciated and i was willing to pay the price for new seatfoams but it turns out they won't do them anymore.
When you had the chance to throw a leg over a really light bike it translates in a completely different ride. I'm riding 125cc all my life and when i ride a 4-stroke i can't believe how heavy and sluggish ALL those bikes are. My ultralight 125 reall rides ike a bicycle.
So all good - i'll have to look out for a different make for the seatfoam then.
My stock seat before (Honda CRF 450 '09):
Same seat with Thinktechnology seatfoam:
My Honda CR 125 AF - i managed to save a total of 8,5 kilos / 18,7 lbs to bring it down to just 87,5 kilos (193 lbs):
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*I tested this foam throughout last year, probably 60 hours of use on this foam, without any compromises to its firmness or shape.
I also use their VS (Velcro system) seat covers which can be easily removed where you can clean the foam. The foam doesn’t absorb water but sometimes a layer of moisture is caught between the cover and foam, which can be easily dried by removing the cover.
Nono - those Mugens remain where they are.They never let me down after almost 30 years now.
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