# Handle saddle cushion ideas
**URL:** https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772
**Category:** Unicycles and Equipment
**Created:** [June 10, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772 "2021-06-10T20:31:38Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Brian87](https://unicyclist.com/u/Brian87)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/22 "2021-07-21T17:55:40Z")
Could you show a few up-close pictures, please?
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### Author:  [@Vogelfrei80](https://unicyclist.com/u/Vogelfrei80)
#### Post date: [July 29, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/23 "2021-07-29T20:34:57Z")
After a lot of months I’m gonna get my 29er wheel back! So it’s time to complete the saddle. Bad pics but easily understandable. Remember to be careful or you’ll tear an hole in the cushion like I just did!
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### Author:  [@toutestbon](https://unicyclist.com/u/toutestbon)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2021, 9:04am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/24 "2021-07-30T09:04:56Z")
Very inspiring! I just order one second hand ISM adamo prologue saddle. 🙂
EDIT : I order two second hand ISM saddles : 1 ISM adamo prologue & 1 ISM PR 1.0 😅
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### Author:  [@Setonix](https://unicyclist.com/u/Setonix)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2021, 9:52am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/25 "2021-07-30T09:52:22Z")
> [@Vogelfrei80](#):
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> Don’t you know how ciclysts piss while racing without losing precious race time?
I reckon there is a bottle holder underneath the hole then.
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### Author:  [@toutestbon](https://unicyclist.com/u/toutestbon)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 10:16am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/26 "2021-08-03T10:16:28Z")
I’ve been looking at ISM saddles quite a bit since I saw your setup with the rivets. Do you have any advice on ISM saddle models? On the settings? In your opinion, is a 40 density foam the best? I know these are very subjective things, but I’m interested.
You didn’t have too much difficulties to find the right front/back adjustment for your saddle (either in terms of saddle inclination, and positioning of the ISM saddle on the handlesaddle?)
Finally, can you tell us what kind of rivet you use (size and material) ?
I have a friend who builds bike trailers, he installs rivets all day long, I think I’ll go bother him a bit.
I can’t wait to try 🙂
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### Author:  [@Vogelfrei80](https://unicyclist.com/u/Vogelfrei80)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 12:04pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/27 "2021-08-03T12:04:21Z")
I bought a cheap riveter (so the included pieces should be alu or iron), the cheapest thriathlon saddle I found on ebay and tested them. No more than that. The handle saddle is a bit larger than the front part of the saddle, so one could try to enlarge it. I just applied force and the result is not greatly balanced. I tested also without the plastic base and the saddle was slowly collapsing inside. The handle saddle adjustable angle is still a problem that M4O seatpost cannot completely solve. Maybe I’ll use an hard plastic piece to increase the saddle front height.
Latest cushion idea is still untested, I’m building the wheel these nights, but I’ve got too many things running, so don’t know when I 'll test it
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### Author:  [@Duff](https://unicyclist.com/u/Duff)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/28 "2021-08-03T12:24:47Z")
I found the same issue with saddle angle on my handle saddle. I just stacked washers up to adjust it and did nothing to correct for the slight angles the bolts now contact the saddle at. That was about a month ago and I’ve been riding muni about 5 days a week with no problems yet.
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### Author:  [@Vogelfrei80](https://unicyclist.com/u/Vogelfrei80)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 1:30pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/29 "2021-08-03T13:30:25Z")
I used large nuts first, than washers, both useful but not pretty at all. That’s why I’m going on using different materials
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### Author:  [@WeaponizedBacon](https://unicyclist.com/u/WeaponizedBacon)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/30 "2021-08-03T15:52:42Z")
I think if I were looking for ways to attach that saddle to the handle saddle I would try a heavy duty or industrial-strength double sided tape first. It’s amazing what that stuff can hold.
I would slot the plastic base directly over where it sits on the handle saddle tube (two slots about 1/2” apart and thread a hose clamp through and then clamp it to the handle saddle tube to back up the double-sided tape
Just an idea
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### Author:  [@Duff](https://unicyclist.com/u/Duff)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/31 "2021-08-03T17:00:12Z")
When I mounted a handle saddle to my Nightfox I used huge stacks of washers to get the angle right and they looked ghetto. Later I machined some aluminum risers to replace them.
On my muni however, the washers are barely visible and are bright and shiny anyway. So far it’s worked well, but if I have any problems down the road I’ll make a more precise adaptor.
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### Author:  [@fetzenschorsch](https://unicyclist.com/u/fetzenschorsch)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/32 "2021-08-21T12:50:09Z")
**How to convert a Mad41 handlesaddle size M in ducttaped ghetto finish into a primitive skill leather saddle!**
First of all you have to hunt a deer, skin it and braintan the hide into a buckskin.
Best reading instructions first.
Joking aside, I had such a piece of leather left over from a past hobby.
I made a paper template, transferred it to the leather, punched holes in it, soaked it in water and laced it onto the ghetto saddle and let it dry.
Note: the paper template is not the final version. I made a few changes in the front area with the scissors directly on the leather.
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### Author:  [@Rob86](https://unicyclist.com/u/Rob86)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/33 "2021-10-08T17:12:40Z")
Has anyone tried putting a traditional 4 bolt saddle on top of this? Like a stadium or freeride? It looks possible using longer bolts and maybe some spacers in between the handle saddle base and the saddle itself.
I plan to set up my new muni up for packing and it would be nice to have a handle that I can not only put my weight on but also have a bag strapped underneath. I thought about the handle saddle extension but I’m afraid there will be too much leverage on the mounting bolts. Another advantage with this setup would be having the back loop to strap to. Any thoughts or ideas are much appreciated!
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### Author:  [@MrImpossible](https://unicyclist.com/u/MrImpossible)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/34 "2021-10-08T20:13:40Z")
> [@Rob86](#):
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> Has anyone tried putting a traditional 4 bolt saddle on top of this? Like a stadium or freeride? It looks possible using longer bolts and maybe some spacers in between the handle saddle base and the saddle itself.
There was a setup like that at the STOMP munifest in 2018, we talked about it a little in this thread
> [@STOMP Muni Fest 2018 Video](https://unicyclist.com/t/stomp-muni-fest-2018-video/127014):
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> [https://youtu.be/R3h\_0XEoWrA](https://youtu.be/R3h_0XEoWrA)
Not sure if the guy who made it is on the new forum. I’ll be going to STOMP next week - if he’s there, I can ask for more details, or see if he’s got an improved version.
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### Author:  [@Rob86](https://unicyclist.com/u/Rob86)
#### Post date: [October 9, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/35 "2021-10-09T04:01:32Z")
Thanks so much. I like the idea of mounting the front and rear bumpers to the handle as well. This is going to turn out better than I initially thought!
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### Author:  [@Duff](https://unicyclist.com/u/Duff)
#### Post date: [October 9, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/36 "2021-10-09T04:50:37Z")
I’ve been riding handle saddles for the past 6 months or so and what I’ve seen is that the leather bumpers and handle wraps are great for muni, but for street/flatland/trials they slowly get chewed up. When leather hits dirt very little damage happens, but when leather hits concrete or asphalt damage gets done.
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### Author:  [@Rob86](https://unicyclist.com/u/Rob86)
#### Post date: [October 9, 2021, 7:10am UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/37 "2021-10-09T07:10:00Z")
I saw someone on here mount a tennis ball as a front bumper. I love that.
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### Author:  [@JimT](https://unicyclist.com/u/JimT)
#### Post date: [October 9, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/38 "2021-10-09T15:16:05Z")
Yes, one thing missing from the handle saddle and add-on commercially available handle’s is a tough and durable bumper.
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### Author:  [@Brian87](https://unicyclist.com/u/Brian87)
#### Post date: [October 9, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/39 "2021-10-09T16:44:56Z")
> [@JimT](#):
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> handle’s is a tough and durable bumper.
Also the reason that im very careful about were I place the break.
I started placing it up-side down.
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### Author:  [@mowcius](https://unicyclist.com/u/mowcius)
#### Post date: [October 9, 2021, 9:50pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/40 "2021-10-09T21:50:25Z")
Yeah I was always careful that my brake lever wouldn’t hit the ground first, rather be a couple of mm off.
One day after a deep clean I messed up reassembly, got it too far forwards (and noticed immediately but decided to leave it until I got home again) then shattered the carbon composite lever on a UPD…
It was an expensive UPD.
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### Author:  [@MrImpossible](https://unicyclist.com/u/MrImpossible)
#### Post date: [October 20, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://unicyclist.com/t/handle-saddle-cushion-ideas/269772/41 "2021-10-20T12:13:30Z")
> [@MrImpossible](#):
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> Not sure if the guy who made it is on the new forum. I’ll be going to STOMP next week - if he’s there, I can ask for more details, or see if he’s got an improved version.
So there’s an improved version now; here are a couple of photos. The saddle mounts to cross pieces welded to the handle; there is another crosspiece, with a stub of tubing to mount the brake. The brake mount is placed farther forward than before, so that there is space to grab the handle close to the saddle part, for pulling up while climbing etc.
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