Touring - Brook saddle help

First time poster, long time lurker. After all the positive comments I have been reading about Brooks' saddles I am considering ordering one. Looking for feedback on single rail sprung vs unsprung saddles. Thanks in advance.

There are lots of threads on Brooks. Have you done some searches?

Hi
Go sprung, easyer on your buttom and on your rims.
cheers :)

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Single rail sprung might be a Champion Flyer (B-17 w/springs) or a B-67 (B-66 w/single rails). If you are a Clydesdale like me, a Flyer/17 is too narrow. I went with B-67's. There's a whole lot of stuff on the forums about this.

One thing that was pointed out to me on this board is that if you plan to use a decent sized saddlebag, you should probably get an unsprung saddle to prevent any funky, low mounting problems. Since I'm a big wimp and don't really plan any real tours and need a rack more to hold up a baby seat than anything else, I won't be using panniers, and I see a decent sized saddlebag in my future

I have ridden thousands and thousands of miles on unpaved, rough roads on my B17 (i own 3). I see no reason for a sprung saddle.

I have ridden thousands and thousands of miles on unpaved, rough roads on my B17 (i own 3). I see no reason for a sprung saddle.

I have to admit that my tush would like to try a sprung brooks, but I've had the same experience with my B17 as you - basically, the thing is muy comfy.