Early last month on one of the first nice riding days of the year I took the bike out for a spin.  I road until every bump felt like it was going straight to my bones.  When I arrived home the first thing I did was give a call to Corbin.

I had already decided what seat style I wanted, but I had questions about the coloring of the cords.  The customer service representative was very helpful, answered all of my questions and took my order right on the phone.  She told me that the standard order processing and manufacturing time was six weeks but because it was their slow season it arrive much sooner.  Two weeks later I had a package waiting for me when I arrived home from Corbin. 

Installing the seat was pretty easy, but still took some pushing and pulling to get all of the wholes to line up.  The new seat pan is a very different shape, but still fit nicely. 

On the short ride I took the seat seems really good.  Corbin is correct when they say the design seats for riding not standing.  The seat is awkward for standing around and could become uncomfortable if you had to stand for an extended length of time.  But as soon as you put your feet on the pegs it becomes worth it.  The seat gives a much more even support exactly as advertised.

There is only one thing the concerns me at this point.  Because of the different shape of the seat the seat top is closer to the pegs–meaning your legs are bent a little tighter.  I don’t know yet if this is going to matter.

All and all I’m happy with the Corbin seats fit and finish and I am eager to try it on a longer ride.