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Zotefoam Seat Pad

Discussion in 'Gear and Equipment' started by WardJ, Mar 29, 2011.  |  Print Topic

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  1. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481
    WardJ, Mar 29, 2011
    #1
  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Interesting read and at $76.00 (w/shipping included) not a bad price compared to the other options out there. I agree with his philosophy about the larger vent-channels, let us know how it works out. What type of cushion are you riding with now?

    I've looked at the Ventisit Seat Pad a bit for M5 seats...

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    pricey at $99 though, for no more than they are. Apparently it's made of a material called ACS10 (Air Circulation Mesh), which can be bought in larger (i.e. cheaper) pieces if you're up to crafting your own.​


    Another option is Bacchetta's EuroMesh/Carbon Seat Foam Cover, but note that's just a cover for your existing seat foam...​

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    Btw, I tripped across this interesting question, reading about Zotefoam:

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    Stansport Pack-Lite Camping Pad​

    A: "I have Zotefoam, and I have the Walmart camp mat. The Walmart camp mat is shiny plastic and the cells are larger than the Zote, which is matte in finish and has smaller cells. For a cheap seat cushion the Walmart pad is fine..."

    ​
    FWIW, they also sell an Extra-Thick Sleeping Pad as well...



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    A.D., Mar 29, 2011
    #2
  3. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481
    I have the Ventist seat pad on my Sea Dragon and really like it. Its comfortable, and extremely cool in the Georgia heat. However, I slide really easily on it and the Venom at speed suggests that I use something that helps me stay put.

    Right now I have the filter pad and it has become compressed so I thought I would try the zotefoam. It also has a very cool factor to it. The pad from walmart is also slick once you start sweating, I am hoping the channels in the zotefoam will prevent that. I'll post more when I have the data.
     
    WardJ, Mar 29, 2011
    #3
  4. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Is the Ventist sewn closed, or does it have a zippered port to remove/wash the foam? I ask, because...

    /-Weird question sited ahead

    George (Reynolds) made "...a seat cover of astro-turf which is very durable but not padded," I have to wonder if a mixture of the Ventist seat and some astroturf (stuffed inside) would help it from being so slick?

    /-Weird question complete
     
    A.D., Mar 29, 2011
    #4
  5. tmason54

    tmason54

    Region:
    Middle
    State/Country:
    NC
    City:
    Lexington
    Ride:
    Ice sprint trik
    Name:
    Brick
    I have the euromesh and it allows the air to circulate very well. It is great for summer riding
     
    tmason54, Mar 29, 2011
    #5
  6. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481
    The Ventist that i have is sewn closed, just two layers with no pad in between. However, I tried it with a bit of the walmart pad inside. Didn't need it. I don't think the astroturf would really add any padding or make it less slick.

    I had a Corsa with the Euromesh, and it was nice and cool but didn't work for my back.
     
    WardJ, Mar 29, 2011
    #6
  7. BlazingPedals

    BlazingPedals

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Haslett
    Ride:
    M5CHR
    Name:
    John
    I've got the zotefoam pads on my M5 and NoCom; but I have the earlier, thinner version. Zotefoam is firm and doesn't breathe much even with the channels, but it also doesn't hold heat in. It provides just enough padding to prevent bruises. The new ones look nice. Don brought a couple of them to the Michigan HPRA meeting a few weeks ago. I don't care about the inserts, but if I decide I want to shorten up the seat-to-pedal distance on the NoCom, I might get one of the new ones.
     
    BlazingPedals, Mar 29, 2011
    #7
  8. B-Savage

    B-Savage

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MI
    City:
    Marion Springs
    Ride:
    Giro 26, CA-2
    Name:
    Dennis
    Ward, you just missed on on the Bacchetta forum.
     
    B-Savage, Mar 31, 2011
    #8
  9. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481
    Dennis, you lost me?
     
    WardJ, Mar 31, 2011
    #9
  10. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481
    Got the Zotefoam mounted on the trike just in time for a Century ride Sunday
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    WardJ, Apr 29, 2011
    #10
  11. TK4108

    TK4108 Supporter

    Region:
    North
    State/Country:
    MD
    City:
    Westminster
    Ride:
    No Bike Now
    Name:
    Matt
    Hi Ward,

    How did the Zotefoam work for your Century?
     
    TK4108, Jun 7, 2011
    #11
  12. WardJ

    WardJ

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    GA
    City:
    Columbus
    Ride:
    Windcheetah SS #481

    It did okay, I have had to add some additional padding under it and its pretty comfortable now. The cool factor must be taken into consideration also.
     
    WardJ, Jun 7, 2011
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