Thank you so much. It's good to know that it did work for you. Just one question, 'rail trails', is that what I would know as gravel trails or are they similar to road surfaces? I understand that this seat wouldn't be suitable for the downhill mountain bike trails. However, he used to ride his gravel bike off-road through countryside pathways, for example, so loose stones, dirt tracks. I'm wondering whether this seat could work for this type of riding? A recumbent wouldn't work for us as we live in part of the UK where the roads are so busy, you would be risking your life if you road ride around here! I really do appreciate that you've taken the time to reply.