C2 Seat Pads
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C2 Seat Pads
So I got myself a C2 seat pad after trying one out and I am actually finding my arse is more numb than without it .....do they need time to soften up?
First use was Thursday last week and I've had a bit of sciatic pain since then. Can't be sure it's the pad but wondering if others have had similar issues?
It certainly seems to help prevent chaffing do I'll stick with it a bit longer for now.
First use was Thursday last week and I've had a bit of sciatic pain since then. Can't be sure it's the pad but wondering if others have had similar issues?
It certainly seems to help prevent chaffing do I'll stick with it a bit longer for now.
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
Try turning it round the right way (cut-out at the rear of the seat).
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
That's the way I have it...I think it may be the 2 holes where the sitz bones go....around that area is more aching than without.
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
The holes for the sitz bones may not be in the right place to match your anatomy or it may just be a case of HTFU.
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
I just got seat pads to try too. I like them so far. I haven't got any rubs/sore since I starting using them. Are you suppose to remove the cutouts (circles)? I didn't.
56 yo, 6'3" 205# PBs (all since turning 50):
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
Re: C2 Seat Pads
So remove them?
56 yo, 6'3" 205# PBs (all since turning 50):
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
Mine came with holes in....nothing to remove .....it was from the C2 website
I like that it doesn't slide about on the seat meaning a better connection. Just need to see if my current botty bums ache is related
I like that it doesn't slide about on the seat meaning a better connection. Just need to see if my current botty bums ache is related
6'2" 52yo
Alex
Recent 2k - 7:19
All time 2k - 6:50.2 (LW)
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
Mine are from the C2 site too but the circles/holes have a cut-out that I left in place - guess I should remove them. I will try that and see how it like it - I bought a few so I can switch back if needed.winniewinser wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2019, 11:01 amMine came with holes in....nothing to remove .....it was from the C2 website
I like that it doesn't slide about on the seat meaning a better connection. Just need to see if my current botty bums ache is related
56 yo, 6'3" 205# PBs (all since turning 50):
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
Seems like the UK version comes with holes removed....and costs £12 vs the US version which is $3.50....always get fleeced in the UK!KeithT wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2019, 11:06 amMine are from the C2 site too but the circles/holes have a cut-out that I left in place - guess I should remove them. I will try that and see how it like it - I bought a few so I can switch back if needed.winniewinser wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2019, 11:01 amMine came with holes in....nothing to remove .....it was from the C2 website
I like that it doesn't slide about on the seat meaning a better connection. Just need to see if my current botty bums ache is related
6'2" 52yo
Alex
Recent 2k - 7:19
All time 2k - 6:50.2 (LW)
Alex
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
Yeah, they were very inexpensive for me, so bought a few. I will be thrilled if they continue to keep me from getting the chaffing sores.winniewinser wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2019, 11:18 amSeems like the UK version comes with holes removed....and costs £12 vs the US version which is $3.50....always get fleeced in the UK!KeithT wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2019, 11:06 amMine are from the C2 site too but the circles/holes have a cut-out that I left in place - guess I should remove them. I will try that and see how it like it - I bought a few so I can switch back if needed.winniewinser wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2019, 11:01 amMine came with holes in....nothing to remove .....it was from the C2 website
I like that it doesn't slide about on the seat meaning a better connection. Just need to see if my current botty bums ache is related
56 yo, 6'3" 205# PBs (all since turning 50):
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
1 min - 376m, 500m - 1:21.3, 1K - 2:57.2, 4 min - 1305m, 2K - 6:27.8, 5K - 17:23, 30 min - 8444m, 10K - 35:54, 60 min - 16110, HM - 1:19:19, FM - 2:45:41
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
I have seen the ones with holes, so I know what you mean, but I bought a rowing seat cushion--a big, fat memory foam one, about 3 inches thick, with elastic straps to attach to the seat--and I've loved it. I'm pretty bony, and I used to get terrible blisters from my tailbone. I had resorted to putting down folded up towels, but now I love my cushion.
Re: C2 Seat Pads
Google it and STFU. I just use a folded hand towel. Works better than all these highly touted aftermarket POS.
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Re: C2 Seat Pads
Gotcha...a folder towel didn't help me...in fact it made botty bum chaffing worse as it bunched up in the wrong areasEric308 wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2019, 8:30 amGoogle it and STFU. I just use a folded hand towel. Works better than all these highly touted aftermarket POS.
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