Well, Richard, I'm a nerd. It's only a 3 speed and I don't have riding gear, etc. But what you say about the seat and handle bars makes sense because I kept sliding forward and when I shifted my weight, the stabbing pain in my tailbone appeared. When I bought it, the seat felt fine but then it's probably like buying new shoes. They feel great in the store but later on they hurt. No, I won't let him talk me into an expensive seat because the bike itself didn't cost that much.