Baldwin saddle, anybody used one?

[captain chaos]

If I'm going to keep this bike for the long run I'm going to need a better saddle for my Firebolt. I love doing trips on the bike but my posterior is less than pleased with the stock seat (my butt was SCREAMING after that 1500mi trip).
Has anyone tried Baldwin saddle? They will re-foam and re-cover your stock seat for $200-400(depending on the material you chose). If their a decent quality, it seems like it would probably be worth it.

I saw that Corbin also carriers a new seat but I've read a lot of negative about poor fitment and lousy customer service from them.
Any thoughts?

 

[xtreme]

I am gonna be geting a baldwin when I do my tail swap.

 

[Miami78]

Just do a search on here for Baldwin and you will find lots of posts from his customers.

I have a touring seat made by Baldwin and love it. Excellent workmanship and he stands behind his work...highly worth it.

 

[PwrHse]

Their seats are good quality . I like mine , but have not had any rides on it over 100 miles . Great for short rides , much nicer than stock . Mine is the leather with gel insert . I also kept stock height , if you do not mind seat being taller you can have them add extra gel . The leather version will cost more than you are looking to spend . Color stitching makes it look nice .

 

[xtreme]

I think I am gonna go with the vinyl and gel insert.

 

[Livers]

Leather and gel and the whole enchilada.

 

[dmp0001]

does the gel get hot??

 

[Agate]

Like seat, it has Gel and is alot better than stock,May have to send back to get some gel removed lost about 3/4 to inch now on tip toes.

 

[Livers]

does the gel get hot??

No more than any seat. Like Agate, I gained seat height, an inch or so. I was tippy toe before the change. Loren narrowed the front and it's really no different now. Except my ass feels much better.

 

[captain chaos]

Nice lookin' seats. [up]
The extra height doesn't bother me bit. I'm 6' with a 33-34" inseam. I have no problem hitting the ground. I've ridden enough dirt bikes that being on my tip toes at a stop doesn't concern me either.

Anybody taken a really long trip on one of those Baldwins, like 1000mi+? How's it feel after a few days in the saddle?
I can ride 500mi on the stocker w/o too much trouble but once things start going downhill my butt gets hurtin' bad, quick! After it gets that bad it takes a full day off the bike to recover.

 

[rah7777777]

I had Baldwin install a gel pad, wrap it and trim it down a bit.

Love it! I've had a few different seats and I'll be keeping the Baldwin as long as I have the bike!

I got the Baldwin in and shortly after I sold my Corbin and select seat.

 

[03xb9er]

I love my balwdin! 350 miles saturday and i felt like i could ride another 500. I have the gel and am very happy.

 

[Agate]

03xb9er The blue looks great,nice match![cool]

 

[Agate]

Gel seat Put 375 miles on yesterday,seat was great til about 150 by 300 couldnt wait to get off.Going to call Balwin to see if he can make it softer.Anyone out there have same problem?