I often see people cycling around with a plastic bag over their bike's seat.
Why do they do this?
2006-07-27 08:14:30 · 18 answers · asked by Wax Crayon 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
I see people with them on while they're riding, and they don't look like particularly serious cyclists.
2006-07-27 08:25:17 · update #1
I've always wondered the same thing...
2006-07-27 18:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by Hidden 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hm I do have a covering on my seat too, though it's swimwear material more like, and fits the saddle like a glove. It protects the leather surface underneath, and cools it down too.
An actual plastic bag is stupid though: it doesn't breathe, which will cause your bum to transpire a lot more. On top of that it makes noise, and it's slippery even when you're wearing jeans. I imagine it's a bit like people covering their leather sofas with plastic - it keeps the leather in good shape maybe, but you can't enjoy the sofa at all.
A plastic bag over the seat may keep it dry, but there's downsides to be reckoned with: more bum-smell, more cramp in the upper legs for slipping off, and more noise to make the ride more pleasant.. :S
2006-07-30 03:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by McAtterie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't think of an answer to that one! I'm a serious cyclist and I wear shorts with absorbent padding that wicks perspiration away and also stops saddle chafe. My saddle is a good one and fits me and I can't think of anything worse than doing a century ride with a plastic bag under me. The wrinkles must cut you to pieces!
Being a man it's bad enough keeping one bag out of the way without putting another one in the way deliberately!!!!
2006-07-28 11:54:10 · answer #3 · answered by tony_rly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dual purpose,
It waterproofs the seat protecting it from rain which can make it shrivel up and when a cyclist sweats it wont soak into the seat making it uncomfortable by causing chafing.
2006-07-27 08:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by mrogynist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It water proofs the saddle, stopping any water from getting into the foam.
If your seat gets wet it can lead to chaffing on longer rides.
Personally I would only but one on my seat if I was locking my bike outside when it might rain, I would take it off to ride the bike.
2006-07-31 01:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by Gaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen this. My seat is carbon fiber so I wouldn't think I would need to keep it dry. Maybe they are good people and they pick up trash when they see it.
2006-07-31 06:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by cannondalerick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To stop the seat getting wet,I guess.If it rains when its parked up,they just take it off and its dry underneath.You already know this one don't you.
2006-07-27 08:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water proofing?
2006-07-27 08:17:22 · answer #8 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they don't get the ball sweat all over the seat.....( that stuff is so hard to get out)
2006-07-27 08:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by mrselange 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so your but does not get wet and it keeps your bcycle saddle looking clean and so the colour fades away.
2006-07-29 01:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they don't want the saddle to smell! Sorry had to say that.
2006-07-27 08:18:03 · answer #11 · answered by claire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋