Review of Bell Gel Base Bicycle Seat Cover

Bell Gel Base Bicycle Seat Cover
By: Bell Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 26
More Information

Works great

On: 2009-10-26

I used this seat cover on my moutain bike for about two and a half years. I road at least 20 miles daily during the summer and about 15 miles four days a week the rest of the year. I still have the seat cover, unfortunatly it has been in storage with my bike since I enlisted in the Navy.

All in all, I loved cover. The seat that came with my bike was just too hard for long rides on pavement, the little gem made it much more comfortable. Personally I havent had a single problem with it, and it has done its job very well.

poorly made

On: 2009-09-12

came apart the second time i rode my bike------------it is junk so please dont waste your money

Soft Sitting...

On: 2009-09-06

If youre looking to soften the seat youre sitting on, this works. It is a little big (hangs a bit over the edges) but works well, and after quite few hours on it, the gel has stayed where its supposed to. Recommended - especially given the (pretty low) cost.

This really has saved my, well, you know

On: 2009-09-04

Very comfortable. The gel pad has taken away all pain and made riding quite enjoyable.

However, after about 200 - 300 miles, the seam came apart and shows some of the gel. Not really a complaint, but it would be great if this lasted longer. I still consider this a good deal for $[...]

Came apart at seam quickly

On: 2009-08-16

I really liked this seat cover, it works great on my Giant spin cycle, however I bought it in mid April and havent ridden my bike more than about 25 times since (unfortunately), but it already has started to come apart at the seam. It started opening in the back and now the side is splitting and the gel is oozing out. I wrote the seller to see if I could get a replacement, hoping it is defective or a fluke thing. If thats the case, I would be otherwise happy with the cover. In case youre wondering, Im not obese and it was normal wear and tear/riding of the spin cycle, so this cover should have held up.

Fabric ripped

On: 2009-08-12

I weigh close to 240 and started using this in late July. i found this seat to be good, but the fabric on it has already ripped

cush' for the tush

On: 2009-07-30

Ill be honest...after spin class, well, you feel a little uncomfortable....

This bicycle seat cover is perfect for spin class or just riding a bike. Protects your bum and helps you feel a little bit more normal after your bike dismount.

Its worth a try.

Bell Gel Base Bicycle Seat Cover

bicycle seat cover

On: 2009-07-30

Ill be honest...after spin class, I walk like a cowboy....

This bicycle seat cover is perfect for spin class or just riding a bike. Protects your bum and makes you walk a little bit more normal after your bike dismount.

Its worth a try.

Bell Gel Base Bicycle Seat Cover

Horrible

On: 2009-06-17

I am extremely disappointed with this product. I only bought one because my recent seat was stolen. I had it for easily 1-2yrs and it was still in pretty good shape. The one I recently purchased is horrendous. I will have to purchase another after only a months use. It has ripped at the sides, the gel is coming out. I do not understand how all the previous gel seats I have bought have consistently lasted for at least a year and this one did not last even a month. This was the worst purchase made.

Does what it says, but wears out quickly

On: 2009-06-14

I bought this item on June 1 to soften my experience on the hard seat of a Dahon Matrix. It works well, and far better than another competitors seat which failed to protect my tailbone. The problem is, after only 3 rides (about 50 miles total) it has already begun to wear out. The stickers and wording are already almost gone...

[...]

...and the edges of the seat are already wearing out. For only $15, I was not expecting miracles. But I was expecting it to last more then 3 weeks before showing significant wear.

Wears thin quick

On: 2009-05-31

This seat cover is very comfortable, but if your saddle is not the same size as the cover then the sides will wear thin quickly and the gel will seep out.

Within 2 weeks the gel started to come out the sides.

good until it melts

On: 2009-05-25

I had a little trouble getting this saddle cover to fit tightly, it took some effort to get the ties real taught and to cross tie them under the seat. It worked pretty well for a while, but then over time it felt like the gel was breaking up and then I left the bike in the sun and the gel started to melt an ooze out of the material. That was it, it was ruined. It lasted one season of riding. Felt good when it worked.

Not for bicycles

On: 2009-05-12

I did a search on Amazon for bicycle seat cover. I saw the picture for this and the price and it looked perfect. Unfortunately, I scanned the reviews too quickly. What I thought I read was that it was a bit too tight so I was thinking this would be perfect for a road bike. But in reality it apparently is perfect for a STATIONARY bike. One of those with the huge seat on it. For a bicycle this thing is too big, at least for standard seats.

I rated it for the quality and price which is good. The description is misleading.

Great product

On: 2009-04-19

Fits very easily over the seat and provides a lot more cushion. Fits nice and tight with the adjustments and easy to tuck in.

If it fits - you really can't go wrong

On: 2008-12-01

Obviously youre looking for an improvement to your seat (no?)... Well this will be definitely that - gel is really a wise choice for comfort. If its the only choice - Im sure thats the million dollar question but for now gel is a step in the right direction...

But just make sure it fits - other wise your having to make do with what you end up with and you wont wanna return it because its just not worth your time... Like the old saying goes "desperate times are worth desperate measures" (Im sure weve all been there).... Ha, ha, ha....

Excellent value in a gel seat cover.

On: 2008-11-03

This is my second gel seat cover. Im already a huge believer in gel seat covers because I used to find riding my bike very uncomfortable and using a gel seat cover allowed me to bike a lot more with a lot less discomfort for a small investment. The gel padding takes the edge off the pressure on the pelvic bone and allows me (a heavy guy - 300+ lbs) to bike for hours. My last seat (not Bell) lasted 3 years - until the gel started to lose its integrity (and form loose chunks under the cover. I was a little nervous about the Bell Gel Base because its so inexpensive. I was afraid it would smaller or thinner or somehow compromised - but no problems. The Bell Gel Base is just as good as any gel seat cover Ive seen and fit both my large seat and my wifes small seat just fine (via the adjustable pull cord). The Gel is firm but deep and works great.

The concept with a seat cover is you just put it over your existing seat. The possible downsides are that it might slip a bit to one side during use. I periodically have to straighten mine out - but no big deal. The upside (over buying a special gel seat) is that its less expensive and when it wears out you just buy another.

Helpful but not Miraculous

On: 2008-09-25

The seat cover fits my seat very well, and it stays very secure while I ride. There is a lot of cushion, and it definitely helps make my bike less painful to ride, however it is not a 100% improvement. The covered seat is still a bit hard to sit on, but I can ride comfortably for much longer periods of time than I could without it. I would recommend this product.

Comfy Seat

On: 2008-08-04

The seat of my bicycle is already well padded, but I found that the bikes in the spin center had much narrower and uncomfortable seats. I can take this gel base seat cover into the spin room with my water and towel, slip it on, and enjoy a more comfortable spin session!

Comfort for starting bike riders

On: 2008-07-21

I have finally committed to getting back in shape after my baby. Though I love riding in the morning, placing myself on an uncomfortable, unyielding seat was rough and just impossible! The gel seat has solved my problems and alleviated all my rear-end discomforts so I can enjoy my workout!

Bell Seat Cover....

On: 2008-06-24

Before I got this product on, my rear end was quite unhappy with the hard, slender seat of my new bike. But since, its been amazing. No more aching backside any more. This product is good for all, especially people like me who are a few pounds overweight. I do recommend this one.

My bottom is happy

On: 2008-05-05

Believe it or not, I ordered my bike two days before I even ordered my bike seat and my seat arrived days before my bike did. I immediately placed my gel seat over the original bike seat and have had no issues and my bottom is happy and comfortable.

Caveat Emptor

On: 2008-02-16

This really is a very nice seat cover, only it is made for thin seats and did not fit the exercise bicycle seat that it was advertised with. I was a little shocked that it was so obviously too small for the wide exercise bicycle seat. No one could have even tried to fit this seat cover. I would suggest that Amazon have a real human try to fit these things before pairing a seat cover up with an advertised exercise bicyle.

Again, the exercise bicycle and the seat cover are really nice. The seat cover just does not fit over the seat that comes with the exercise bicycle.

Squishey butt

On: 2007-08-15

This definatly adds much more jelly padding to your behind. I used to ache for days after a long bike ride. This fits quite snugly over your existing seat, then you pull a drawstring to make it secure. IT will also make your seat just a little bit larger. It stays in place and does not slide around. An excellent investment.

Squishey butt

On: 2007-08-14

This definatly adds much more jelly padding to your behind. I used to ache for days after a long bike ride. This fits quite snugly over your existing seat, then you pull a drawstring to make it secure. IT will also make your seat just a little bit larger. It stays in place and does not slide around. An excellent investment.