Classic low style seat question

[Ancient Order]

I'm trying to convert my cruiser into a classic looking board tracker. I've already cut the handlebars and got a shiny new headlight, but I can't seem to find the types of seats where the post hole is up at the front. Is there a way to do that to a normal seat or can you get them somewhere?

Thanks!

 

[chainmaker]

A lay-back seat post is prob. what you are looking for, they put the rider position back a few inches.

 

[Ancient Order]

something like this

 

[JohnThomas Sorrels]

Yep, that's a layback seat post. They are very simple to make if you can weld, otherwise Sportsman Flyer sells them.

 

[Ancient Order]

Yep, that's a layback seat post. They are very simple to make if you can weld, otherwise Sportsman Flyer sells them.

Ahhhh much thanks!

 

[truckd]

You might even try an alternative to the brooks saddle as well, try a Gyes you can get them at either
www.crowcycleco.com
[custommotoredbicycles.com[
I have 5 of the Gyes Cruiser at 11"x10" and they are Waaaayyy Better! then a Brooks

 

[harry76]

Waaaaaayyyy better then a Brooks????? "What you talkin bout Willis?"

 

[truckd]

Did you read the whole thread?? Saddles, seats, buttbusters, drawJammers, I don't know what you call them over there in Australia.
Yha Waaayyy!! Better

 

[harry76]

They are "Seats" here in OZ, I know the Gyes is real leather but IMO they don't look anywhere as good as a Brooks, I can't comment on the feel of them as I've never sat on one, but I think the leather looks cheaper on the Gyes. But hey I'm no expert, just an observation.

 

[truckd]

The leather is thicker and is even covered with Kevlar on the bottom Gyes are Great saddles stop wasting bigg $$ on a brooks at least check them out I ordered one from the Gyes Co over seas and they went out of there way to get me a saddle of my choice and color as a result of their effort to service me I now have the only one of that particular design and color in the whole world, left my camera in Los Angeles at my nieces house or I'd take a picture of it and post it
My bikes are quality Harry as you've seen and I won't put crap on them or recommend crap either I think A.O. should check them out

 

[harry76]

I haven't even spent as much as a Gyes, I buy them secondhand and restore them.... $30 is the most I've spent, and they have way more character IMO..... But you may very well be right about the Gyes. I have enough seats at home that I'll never buy a new one. But your right AO should check them and make his own mind up