Brooks for a '07 Schwinn Town & Country Trike

[Sirrus Rider]

I know this critter is a little unusual for a commuter/utility vehicle; however, for hauling a couple sacks of groceries and a case of soda it works better than anything else in my stable. The problem and the question arises with the saddle. Originally, I had planned to leave this trike bone stock; however, this POS saddle has a severe slope to the right (I'm sure it's just the saddle and not the trike frame) so I'm thinking of replacing it with a Brooks. The problem is I'm not sure which Brooks to replace it with. I know it will have to be a sprung saddle, but which one??? Conquest/Flyer or B66??

[donnamb]

I'd go with the B-66 or even one of the other B's that have more springs. The Conquest/Flyer seems like it's meant for a more aggressive riding position than what you would get on that trike.

[stevel610]

I'm getting a B-17 for my birthaday this Saturday! I know this has nothing to do with your bikes saddle, but I'm so excited I just had to tell someone! Ok, I'll make it about your bike- I'd suggest a b-17, I (think I'll) love mine.

Good Luck

Steve

[Juggler2]

I've been wanting a trike for quite awhile now, but everytime I bring it up, the wife gets these uncontrollable giggles! Oh well...

I go with a B-66.

[donnamb]

I've been wanting a trike for quite awhile now, but everytime I bring it up, the wife gets these uncontrollable giggles! Oh well...

I go with a B-66.
Even when you tell her that she can ride on the back?

[KnhoJ]

I've got the B67 on a touring bike. It's like a B66, but with one set of rails instead of two so it'll stick to standard seatposts. Not as boingy as you might expect! There's some boing to take the bad bumps, but it's stiff enough that a little spinning when it's necessary won't have you bouncing all over the place if you're smooth about it.

And that trike is definitely not unusual for a utility vehicle! Trikes are about as utilitarian as pedal powered conveyances get.

[Sirrus Rider]

I've got the B67 on a touring bike. It's like a B66, but with one set of rails instead of two so it'll stick to standard seatposts. Not as boingy as you might expect! There's some boing to take the bad bumps, but it's stiff enough that a little spinning when it's necessary won't have you bouncing all over the place if you're smooth about it.

And that trike is definitely not unusual for a utility vehicle! Trikes are about as utilitarian as pedal powered conveyances get.

Actually the Cruiser saddle that it came with is a double rail so the B67 would need a seat sandwhich. The B66 should go on no trouble..

[graywolf]

Could go with a B33-- http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/saddles/brooks-b33.html

Interestingly eveyone is selling them with black metal work, but the Brooks website (I could not see anyway to link directly to the B33 there) has it with chrome.

Nope, I have not ridden on one, but they are the thing that used to come on the top of the line Roadster Bicycles. I have a B72 and a B66. Had the 72 forever, and got the 66 just before the prices went up out of sight. Funny thing is back when I bought the B72 it was old stock at the LBS they could not sell to the kids. Now everyone wants a Brooks.

[AllenG]

The B33 would be a perfect saddle for that trike.
It's made for an upright ride like that and it is a ridiculously comfortable saddle even compared to other Brooks.

The other saddle I owned and would recommend would be the B135. It's not as wide as the B33 (which is why I would recommend the 33 over it) but just as an appropriate saddle.

[tfahrner]

B66/67 would be the default choice. B135 for people wanting super suspension. B33: I can see it only for people weighing #225 - 400. crazy wide and heavy. Conquest/Flyer I think of more as a special-case for tandem stokers or maybe certain hardtail MTBer's.

[HauntedMyst]

I think the B-72 would be the best choice.

[Sirrus Rider]

Even when you tell her that she can ride on the back?


Yeah, but he's going to have to leave off the part about the T-shirt that says: "If you can read this, my old lady fell off!" :D