July 30th 11, 09:59 PM
posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.rides
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OT - Pillion Position
Michael Press writes:
In article ,
Dan wrote:
Some flattrack bikes used to be configured with a solo saddle behind
the tank for cornering, and a *little* pad (pillion?)on the rear fender
to set your butt on when tucking down on the straightaway.
Pil"lion (?), n. [Ir. pillin, pilliun (akin to Gael. pillean, pillin),
fr. Ir. & Gael. pill, peall, a skin or hide, prob. fr. L. pellis.
See Pell, n., Fell skin.] A panel or cushion saddle; the under pad
or cushion of saddle; esp., a pad or cushion put on behind a man's
saddle, on which a woman may ride.
As for girlfriends on the back, the main thing is that they hang on in
case of unexpected wheelie.
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