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banana seat

American  

noun

  1. an elongated bicycle seat that is tapered toward the front and has a gentle upward curve at the back.


Etymology

Origin of banana seat

First recorded in 1960–65

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From a distance, there’s something utterly nostalgic about that long banana seat and low-slung frame that speaks to me, or least to my inner 10-year-old and his sparkly green Schwinn Stingray.

From The Verge Aug. 22, 2022

In addition, the Chopper is sporting many customized features: a long-and-low banana seat that’s supported by a custom stainless-steel sissy bar, and a high-rise handlebar that creates a comfortable riding position for laid-back cruising.

From The Verge Aug. 9, 2021

The upright handlebars, long banana seat, parallelogram-shaped frame, and Day-Glo green accents are a noticeable contrast to most DIY e-bikes, with their rat’s nest of wires and comically incongruous parts.

From The Verge Mar. 9, 2021

Like our trio of nerdy protagonists, I rode around my woodsy neighborhood on a one-speed bike with a banana seat, and chattered with my pals on Realistic brand walkie-talkies.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2016

It had high-rise handlebars with black rubber grips and its famous banana seat.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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