I have owned two C&C seats. First one was leather with no backrest with inlaid alligator flames. Sold it because the inlay stitching would grab my jeans causing oitching and I wanted a backrest. Second one is vinyl ostrage with backrest. I have to say the leather is more comfortable then the vinyl. I am getting ready to order a third C&C seat in dark brown distressed leather with orange flame stitching to match the antique gunstock and hot citrus paint scheme of my CVO. Of course it will have a backrest...can't seem to be able to ride very long without one.

 

Leather. I haven't had the gel.

 

I opted for the C&C Sport Touring with gel done in Mercedes leather,,the leather cuts down on the swamp *** in 100 degree weather..

 

Ive owned 3 C & C fastbacks all in Vinyl and all look like new to this day. The seat on my 05 fatboy is 7 yr old and has over 55,000 miles on it , the seat on my Road Glide is 1.5 yr old and 20,000 miles and good as new.

I dont use the gel inserts, IMO they make the seat hoter and I live in So Ca desert area and summers are 90+. So for me the standard seat is great.

C & C are a quality product with great service!