Dogmaticjoe Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I feel like I will be able to copy the very simple shape of the very expensive shape of the $70 seat for the KS18XL, but I am wondering what material would be the best to make it out of? I'm maybe thinking of using some sturdy high density foam and cutting that into the shape but not sure if that would work too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmaticjoe Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 thinking of those yoga foam blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Yes, Yoga Blocks are great, at least if you like sitting on a stone hard material. 👌😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawpie Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) I don't know if the 18XL seat is made of the same dense foam, but the very expensive factory seat for my 16X is super nice and cushy although it is a bit slippery. Rolling over normal road bumps on stone hard material seems like it would get old really quickly—I've seen liberal application of the baby bumper stuff (multiple layers) on local yoga block seats. Edited August 30, 2021 by Tawpie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 A yoga block would be a good base, but cut it slightly small and add some softer foam as an outer layer to pad it a bit. Then put something durable around the outside - leather would be good (maybe a bit "slippy") or some tough neoprene... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Maybe place soft padding in the pants if using yoga block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Paul A said: Maybe place soft padding in the pants if using yoga block. Depends... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmaticjoe Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 Just noticed some posts about the 18xl not having a custom seat from the begining due to the shell not being able to support the weight as well as others, but is it fixed now that there is an official seat? Also seen people say that the seat is only ok on the ks18xl for lower weight riders and that the heavier riders could still damage the wheel during sitting riding. Just wondering (240 lbs btw). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 If you open up the KS18XL, you can see how the metal pedals and metal pedal hangars are strong, and attached to the wheel/axle. These are designed for load bearing the body weight of rider.  The plastic, exterior casing shell then slides over the wheel, and attached by bolts. Placing heavy body weight onto the plastic casing might damage it directly. Might also possibly cause cracking at the plastic shell/metal bolts juncture.  Plastic casing purpose seems to be mainly to house the control board, wiring, and batteries. Probably not really for load bearing rider weight.  Just an opinion, others may have more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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