Thanks for this video, Steve. The hesitation that I have holding me back from trying this seat is that Infinity does not accept returns. According to their website, if you buy it, it's yours. Now I can understand this, but to ask buyers to lay out this amount of cash for a product that may or not be right is an issue for me, and I'm sure others as well. A couple of suggestions that Infinity might consider to mitigate this concern: 1. Have a rental "try before you buy" program, permitting people to try one out, and if they purchase, apply the rental cost to the purchase of a new seat. They could have a set of seats reserved for this purpose. 2ndly, set up a national retail distribution network so potential buyers can at least see the product prior to purchase instead of taking a leap of faith without even seeing it. I'd really like to try one, but I can't afford to lose $350+ if it ends up not being right for me. Just my thoughts, and BTW, I'm using Brooks saddles on my bikes. Have a great weekend, and happy riding!
Hi Dan, I appreciate your comments and will pass them along. Infinity is a small family owned business. They do have some bike shops that carry their seats. However, I believe most of their sales come from word of mouth and their acceptance by organizations such as Race Across America. As they continue to grow I believe more bike shops will pick up their seats. Any bike shop should have an exchange program, it’s good business. I’m sure Dr Vince will see your comment along with others. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
At 60 years old, I have cast iron nether regions from 45 years of riding/racing/touring. I can ride any Asian brand 130mm wide, medium-padded seat with a deep channel or hole in the middle.
Hi Thomas, I hope all is well with you. It's a great seat. Don't forget to use my code MYSEAT at checkout. The next Infinity seat I will buy is the EX1. The "hammock" like cover will make it even more enjoyable to ride. Take care, Steve
Always remember my first bike tour and had to buy a big gel seat cover to manage the pain. Sounds like a good investment though bought the brooks saddle last year so will try that out first. Keep well and thanks, your videos are joyful 👍
Everyone is a different in space required for saddle comfort, there is no saddle thats the best for all as no one size shoe fits all feet. Your video is nice thanks for your thoughts.
I recently bought an Infinity Adventure seat A1X because of pain in my sitz bones on long 5-6 hour rides. The A1x uses a marine grade vinyl instead of leather so no need to keep the seat from getting wet. The pain I had been experiencing was immediately gone after switching to the A1X. No break in needed. Also, I now ride without padded bike shorts and have been using regular pants with two pair of boxer underwear for padding. This means less clothes to pack on a bike tour. The seat is expensive but for me it is worth the price. I think Ryan Van Duzer now uses the A1X.
hello and thanks for the vert useful information. I currently ride a Brooks Seat, very comfortable but will look into the infinity. Thanks again/AES///
So Steve , How did you determine which Infinity seat is for you? I saw 5 different seats on their website. I didn’t see any explanations on the differences or why pick one over the other.
I will buy the EX1 for my next seat. The hammock design enables you to shift your weight around a little easier than a seat without the hammock. Not that I've found that to be a problem. If you look at the description of each seat there are subtle differences noted. I will speak with Infinity and mention that a side by side comparison matrix would make picking the correct seat more user friendly.
@@steveretiredandcycling Thanks for getting back to me Steve. It certainly would be nice, perhaps something similar to the “shoe finder” on the Hoka One One site. Although, admittedly they have a larger selection than infinity.
Steve, I had one of the early versions. My initial reaction was “great”. But over time, I decided that it doesn’t allow you to move your seat position, which, for long rides, is crucial.
Hi there and thank you for your comment. I know that the early version was hard plastic with no leather cover. And shortly after that they came out with a seat with minimal padding. The seats I use have more padding in the side and rear areas. During a long ride (30 miles plus) I raise my butt every now and then to make sure any of the minimal pressure is evenly dispersed. Works very well for me. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
Thanks so much for the video (and all your others)! I had one question that maybe you can help me with though: what is the saddle HEIGHT from the bottom of the rails to the top of the seat? I ask because I am trying to fit a suspenstion stem and have limited exposed seatpost, so knowing the seat height will help me see if my plan will work. Thanks!
Hi Wayne, the dimension from the bottom of the rail to the area your behind will nest is only about 1.5". Because the seat "cradles" the behind, it sits a little lower than a conventional saddle. I hope this helps. If you do decide to purchase an Infinity seat don't forget to apply my discount code MYSEAT. Thanks Wayne.
@@steveretiredandcycling Excellent, and thanks for the info! I am wanting a suspension seatpost and my limited exposed seatpost amount (90mm or so) is limiting my options, but a lower profile seat will give me a little more wiggle room.
You asked what saddle viewers like. Planet Bike's "Anatomic Relief System" is a great saddle (with a sophomoric name: ARS...get it? Yuk! Yuk!) Perfect firmness: not too hard and not too soft, center cutout to relieve pressure and ride drier, lasts forever - just $30. I love mine! 😃
Hi Jackie and thanks for confirming Ryan's seat. I believe he has the seat with the "hammock" covering the two holes. Should be very comfortable. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Ok, I agree finding a good saddle is important. But you said you tried several that didn't work for you. So what happened to all those seats? You spent all that money on them. Did you get refunds? Did you sell them? Are they sitting unused in a box? See my point?
Hi Matt, you make a good point. What I didn’t mention was that my seat collection is from many years and many bikes. The past ten years when I’ve purchased bikes, the first thing I do is change the seat. Never got a refund. I should probably dispose of that pile of uncomfortable seats. Thanks, Steve
The best and permanent fix for the issue is to ride a recumbent. Takes all the pressure off wrists, shoulders, neck, low back, hips and crotch area. Once you ride one you’ll never go back to the old upright bike.
Mark, never ridden one but you got me curious. There’s a recumbent manufacturer 8 miles from my house. I really need to pay them a visit. Thanks, Steve
I've had prostate issues and some complications after treatments. A regular saddle would cause some aggravation to the prostate and cause swelling that would bring about some blockage. This saddle relieves all pressure in that area and I have had no swelling or problems since I started using it. I have one on my road bike, gravel bike, TT bike, and MTB. I highly recommend this saddle for anyone who has prostate issues and to anyone. It is the most comfortable saddle that I have had. BTW I have been riding and racing since the 1990's. The money is worth the comfort.
Yes, I believe Ryan did get the Infinity seat. He mentioned how he had a custom made bike, and now needed to invest in the most important item for his butt! :
The two,wheel,recumbents are lousy hill climbers and not as easy to get leverage at slow speeds. I ride recumbent racingbttikes like the Catrike700. You can climb a mountain in one safely as you get tremendous leverage pushing back against a fixed resistance seat. Can stop.on any hill and restart. Beyond stable and comfy. 30 gears…3x10 for fabulous riding anywhere.
Thanks for this video, Steve. The hesitation that I have holding me back from trying this seat is that Infinity does not accept returns. According to their website, if you buy it, it's yours. Now I can understand this, but to ask buyers to lay out this amount of cash for a product that may or not be right is an issue for me, and I'm sure others as well. A couple of suggestions that Infinity might consider to mitigate this concern: 1. Have a rental "try before you buy" program, permitting people to try one out, and if they purchase, apply the rental cost to the purchase of a new seat. They could have a set of seats reserved for this purpose. 2ndly, set up a national retail distribution network so potential buyers can at least see the product prior to purchase instead of taking a leap of faith without even seeing it. I'd really like to try one, but I can't afford to lose $350+ if it ends up not being right for me. Just my thoughts, and BTW, I'm using Brooks saddles on my bikes. Have a great weekend, and happy riding!
Hi Dan, I appreciate your comments and will pass them along. Infinity is a small family owned business. They do have some bike shops that carry their seats. However, I believe most of their sales come from word of mouth and their acceptance by organizations such as Race Across America. As they continue to grow I believe more bike shops will pick up their seats. Any bike shop should have an exchange program, it’s good business. I’m sure Dr Vince will see your comment along with others. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
My thoughts exactly!
I found one used for 120. I think this seat is not for everyone so it should be easy to find one used.
I used the Brooks leather for years. I switched to the Infinity E1X and took a chance. I would never go back to the Brooks.
At 60 years old, I have cast iron nether regions from 45 years of riding/racing/touring. I can ride any Asian brand 130mm wide, medium-padded seat with a deep channel or hole in the middle.
I recently bought a road bike and am thinking of getting a new seat I might try this one.
Hi Thomas, I hope all is well with you. It's a great seat. Don't forget to use my code MYSEAT at checkout. The next Infinity seat I will buy is the EX1. The "hammock" like cover will make it even more enjoyable to ride. Take care, Steve
Always remember my first bike tour and had to buy a big gel seat cover to manage the pain. Sounds like a good investment though bought the brooks saddle last year so will try that out first. Keep well and thanks, your videos are joyful 👍
Hi John and great to hear from you! The Brooks may serve you well once broken in. Take care, Steve
Everyone is a different in space required for saddle comfort, there is no saddle thats the best for all as no one size shoe fits all feet. Your video is nice thanks for your thoughts.
You are exactly right, everyone's choice in a seat is different! Thanks for your comment.
Because of your Key West ride videos, I bought the seat. Thank God, and you! This is the only seat the works with my hip replacement.
Hi Chris, glad the seat is working out for you! Happy I could help. All the best, Stev
@@steveretiredandcycling Let me know if you get back in South Florida.
I recently bought an Infinity Adventure seat A1X because of pain in my sitz bones on long 5-6 hour rides. The A1x uses a marine grade vinyl instead of leather so no need to keep the seat from getting wet. The pain I had been experiencing was immediately gone after switching to the A1X. No break in needed. Also, I now ride without padded bike shorts and have been using regular pants with two pair of boxer underwear for padding. This means less clothes to pack on a bike tour. The seat is expensive but for me it is worth the price. I think Ryan Van Duzer now uses the A1X.
Hi Ronald and thanks for sharing! I totally agree with your experience. Best seat ever and worth it. Thanks, Steve
Thanks for the video Steve. I was waiting for you to review this seat for a bit now. Was it instant relief? Cam
Hi Cam, been thinking about doing this video for some time. Happy to finally get it published. Hope all is well! Take care, Steve
hello and thanks for the vert useful information. I currently ride a Brooks Seat, very comfortable but will look into the infinity. Thanks again/AES///
Thanks for the great video Steve!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching
Just trying a Selle smp Well S. Seems to fit me well, I have 100 mm. Sit bone width.
So Steve , How did you determine which Infinity seat is for you? I saw 5 different seats on their website. I didn’t see any explanations on the differences or why pick one over the other.
I agree completely with you David, which is also one of the reasons behind my comments below.
I will buy the EX1 for my next seat. The hammock design enables you to shift your weight around a little easier than a seat without the hammock. Not that I've found that to be a problem. If you look at the description of each seat there are subtle differences noted. I will speak with Infinity and mention that a side by side comparison matrix would make picking the correct seat more user friendly.
@@steveretiredandcycling Thanks for getting back to me Steve. It certainly would be nice, perhaps something similar to the “shoe finder” on the Hoka One One site. Although, admittedly they have a larger selection than infinity.
Steve, I had one of the early versions. My initial reaction was “great”. But over time, I decided that it doesn’t allow you to move your seat position, which, for long rides, is crucial.
Hi there and thank you for your comment. I know that the early version was hard plastic with no leather cover. And shortly after that they came out with a seat with minimal padding. The seats I use have more padding in the side and rear areas. During a long ride (30 miles plus) I raise my butt every now and then to make sure any of the minimal pressure is evenly dispersed. Works very well for me. Thanks again and have a great weekend, Steve
Thanks so much for the video (and all your others)! I had one question that maybe you can help me with though: what is the saddle HEIGHT from the bottom of the rails to the top of the seat? I ask because I am trying to fit a suspenstion stem and have limited exposed seatpost, so knowing the seat height will help me see if my plan will work. Thanks!
Hi Wayne, the dimension from the bottom of the rail to the area your behind will nest is only about 1.5". Because the seat "cradles" the behind, it sits a little lower than a conventional saddle. I hope this helps. If you do decide to purchase an Infinity seat don't forget to apply my discount code MYSEAT. Thanks Wayne.
@@steveretiredandcycling Excellent, and thanks for the info! I am wanting a suspension seatpost and my limited exposed seatpost amount (90mm or so) is limiting my options, but a lower profile seat will give me a little more wiggle room.
I like brooks. They work very well for me.
Good to know! Thanks for your comment. Take care, Steve
You asked what saddle viewers like. Planet Bike's "Anatomic Relief System" is a great saddle (with a sophomoric name: ARS...get it? Yuk! Yuk!) Perfect firmness: not too hard and not too soft, center cutout to relieve pressure and ride drier, lasts forever - just $30. I love mine! 😃
@ 03:04 I posted a comment for RVD's recent RAGBRAI video and asked about the new saddle - it's an Infinity (although he didn't say which model).
Hi Jackie and thanks for confirming Ryan's seat. I believe he has the seat with the "hammock" covering the two holes. Should be very comfortable. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
I have the E3 model and I agree it’s the most comfortable seat I’ve ever ridden. My only complaint is that mine makes an awful creaking sound.
I've not experienced creaking on my saddles. Possibly an email to Infinity for suggestions?
What padded cycling shorts or underwear do you use with this saddle?
I use ZOIC liners. They are top quality and very durable.
Taking your seat on vacations sounds like something that should become hugely common!
So true
I scared of looking at the INFINITY Bike Seat. Chances are I might look at it . . . FOREVER?
Ok, I agree finding a good saddle is important. But you said you tried several that didn't work for you. So what happened to all those seats? You spent all that money on them. Did you get refunds? Did you sell them? Are they sitting unused in a box? See my point?
Hi Matt, you make a good point. What I didn’t mention was that my seat collection is from many years and many bikes. The past ten years when I’ve purchased bikes, the first thing I do is change the seat. Never got a refund. I should probably dispose of that pile of uncomfortable seats. Thanks, Steve
Just looked at the price of these saddles! Wow.
Yes, very expensive, however worth spending the extra money for me. I won't ride anything else on a long distance tour. Thanks, Steve
The best and permanent fix for the issue is to ride a recumbent. Takes all the pressure off wrists, shoulders, neck, low back, hips and crotch area. Once you ride one you’ll never go back to the old upright bike.
Mark, never ridden one but you got me curious. There’s a recumbent manufacturer 8 miles from my house. I really need to pay them a visit. Thanks, Steve
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Looks to me the center rear... the part that comes forward from the rear in the center.... is a prostrate killer!
Hi Will, when riding the seat I don't feel that area of the seat. It's very flexible and adds to the comfort.
I've had prostate issues and some complications after treatments. A regular saddle would cause some aggravation to the prostate and cause swelling that would bring about some blockage. This saddle relieves all pressure in that area and I have had no swelling or problems since I started using it. I have one on my road bike, gravel bike, TT bike, and MTB. I highly recommend this saddle for anyone who has prostate issues and to anyone. It is the most comfortable saddle that I have had. BTW I have been riding and racing since the 1990's. The money is worth the comfort.
Yes, I believe Ryan did get the Infinity seat. He mentioned how he had a custom made bike, and now needed to invest in the most important item for his butt! :
Hi Edinelson and thanks for your comment! Hats off to Ryan for picking the seat that I'm sure he will talk about in up future videos. Take care, Steve
$357.00. Eeks!
Hi Kevin, yes as I mentioned it's very expensive. But worth it for long distance cyclist's. Especially if unsatisfied with a current seat.
The two,wheel,recumbents are lousy hill climbers and not as easy to get leverage at slow speeds. I ride recumbent racingbttikes like the Catrike700. You can climb a mountain in one safely as you get tremendous leverage pushing back against a fixed resistance seat. Can stop.on any hill and restart. Beyond stable and comfy. 30 gears…3x10 for fabulous riding anywhere.
Hi Mark, sounds like an awesome ride. Take care, Steve