I rock the elliptical and it helps me burn a ton of calories without damaging my effed-up knees.

I would love to start biking again, but my main issue is bicycle seats. I recently tried a half-hour introductory Spinning® class and couldn't deal with the seat (even with a cushion slipped over it). A few years back I injured my tailbone (it took MONTHS to heal) and it's been pretty sensitive since then.

Any recommendations on comfortable bicycle seats for a wide-load *kitten* like mine? I don't think I'll be able to do any serious cycling until I find a solution. I play drums (or used to, anyway) and I've found a few drum thrones that are pretty comfortable -- maybe I can get creative ... anyone know how to weld?

Guys, I'm at 380. What do you recommend bike wise thats not going to cost me a grand or more.

I have a Norco mountain bike, (i thinks its a Katmandu) i keep the tires at full pressure and put on stronger pedals. I think I paid $600 Canadian for it. Ive been riding it since I was 450lbs, I'm 380 right now. I have to get the rear wheel trued up again as it has a bit of a wobble, no big deal.

I can't do the treadmill at all. It screws with my already operated on meniscus. The elliptical can be good but your body needs new challenges and changes to the routine to keep you from hitting a plateau. My gym has a couple different kinds of elliptical machines that I try to rotate through and use the random or manual programs to keep it fresh. I also go to a spinning class. Nothing I've done so far has me dripping in sweat more than a 45 minute spin class. There are guys bigger than me in the class and I've got nothing but respect for them!