That's more or less the shape of the Citius Remex.
After the ones I tried, I'm sort of convinced it's more a matter of shape than of padding, stiffness, tickness etc.
That's more or less the shape of the Citius Remex.
Interesting... I've had this exact same issue in my foot, which I feel could be nerve related. Doesn't always happen, but I blimin know about it when it does, have cut a few sessions short as a result. Must admit, I don't pay too much attention to how I sit, I do just get on and row.p_b82 wrote: ↑October 5th, 2024, 7:18 amfor me the main issue is pinching of my nerve around my sit bones, not pain in the glutes themselves - it causes my foot to go numb and then transfer up the leg (right one only). If I get it wrong it takes about 20 mins to become extremely uncomfortable - made worse with any over-compression at the catch too.
A big fan of Home Bargains!Dangerscouse wrote: ↑October 5th, 2024, 1:24 amI'm biased with Home Bargsins. It's a Liverpool based business, that is probably nationwide now but not international. I was friends with the owner's daughter when I was younger
Off topic? It is directly related to seat problems being discussed here.p_b82 wrote: ↑October 5th, 2024, 7:18 amre the shirt/rollers issue that this took this OT for a while - I'm in the camp that it's not an issue that needs to be solved by the machine/manufacturer. It is so ridiculously easy to just wear more appropriate upper clothing - EG not so long it hangs down below the seat.
With all due respect, to extrapolate 13% from this amount of people is wildly presumptive, not least because you're literally the only two people I've ever heard of having this issue. Admittedly I've never asked, but if it was 13% of the erging population, I'd definitely have heard quite a lot of people moan about it, or at least mention it looking for a solution.Slidewinder wrote: ↑October 5th, 2024, 12:49 pmOff topic? It is directly related to seat problems being discussed here.p_b82 wrote: ↑October 5th, 2024, 7:18 amre the shirt/rollers issue that this took this OT for a while - I'm in the camp that it's not an issue that needs to be solved by the machine/manufacturer. It is so ridiculously easy to just wear more appropriate upper clothing - EG not so long it hangs down below the seat.
Fifteen people have posted on this thread. Two have reported getting clothing jammed under the seat roller (I and Alex9026). That is about 13% of the posters here. If a similar percentage of users in the big wide world have experienced this, it translates into thousands of people.
Tecnically, I've had this happen with a pocho I wear when it is cold before I row (I row with fully opened windows, even in freezing conditions). As it is knee-height, I realize nothing will prevent it from being caught up and I should pay attention.Dangerscouse wrote: ↑October 5th, 2024, 2:23 pmWith all due respect, to extrapolate 13% from this amount of people is wildly presumptive, not least because you're literally the only two people I've ever heard of having this issue. Admittedly I've never asked, but if it was 13% of the erging population, I'd definitely have heard quite a lot of people moan about it, or at least mention it looking for a solution.
Not sure why the hostility towards proper rowing clothes. Next we'll be pointing out problems with swimming in boots and winter jackets, and urging pool makers to design around them.Slidewinder wrote: ↑October 5th, 2024, 12:49 pmTwo have reported getting clothing jammed under the seat roller ... It is an obvious design flaw.
Interesting. Their website claims it helps improve posture, which is an issue for me on long (90+ mins) rows. Any experience with its effects by any chance?
I have a Citius and it has definitely helped me. Pelvis is raised allowing sit bones to position within the seat design. It's raised where it needs to be and lower where it should be. Solved my rubbing issues for my tailbone and also helped on comfort for longer rows.JaapvanE wrote: ↑October 6th, 2024, 3:00 amInteresting. Their website claims it helps improve posture, which is an issue for me on long (90+ mins) rows. Any experience with its effects by any chance?
The first few times I used it I had the distinct feeling of it making me more aware of "where/how I was sitting on it": things like leaning back too much, sitting with the pelvis rotated too forward (sitting on your tail bone) etc. I've read somewhere on their website the proper term for that is proprioception.
Thank you and winniewinser for the great info. Their website says you can get a full refund within 50 days of trying, so I'll try this one.HornetMaX wrote: ↑October 6th, 2024, 6:30 amAs said by others, it worked for well for me, it may/may not work for you. But I'd say that if you spend time on the rower (let's say north of 3h/week) and you're currently having issues with your bum / sit bones / tail bone and maybe even lower back, it's probably worth to invest the money. Worst case, you can probably sell it second hand for little loss.
Typical disregard and lack of consideration of others on display in this thread.
You only need to wear a shirt short enough, that's it.Slidewinder wrote: ↑October 6th, 2024, 9:01 amTypical disregard and lack of consideration of others on display in this thread.
Not everyone who uses, or wants to use a C2 rowing ergometer, is an athlete. They do not wish to put their fleshy rolls on public display, but because of the design flaw I have described, and Concept 2's refusal to fix it, they are forced to wear a tight fitting top and suffer embarrassment.
There are others whose modesty is unrelated to their level of fitness. Certain religions consider modesty to be virtue. For adherents of those religions wearing a tight top in public would be a violation of their faith. The predominant attitude of forum members here is, "Who cares about their faith-based notions of virtue. They can wear a tight top like everyone else!"
In my own case, I just don't like the feeling of tight clothing. I never have. I wear loose fitting garments. It is a matter of personal style. If I were to put on a tight top and look in the mirror, I would say, "That person is not me."
Why should I, and people like me, and people who are embarrassed about their body, and modest people of faith, be forced to wear a tight top because Concept 2 can't be bothered to fix this simple mechanical problem?
BTW after my session today I tried to scientifically measure if the Citius Remex is any softer/squishier than the c2 seat: according to my calibrated measuring device (my finger), it isn't. They are just as stiff or very close to (maybe the CR is a tiny bit squishier than the c2 seat, but really it's a big maybe and if, just barely). I think it's the shape that does the trick.