Tandem Cycling - Brooks Saddles

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Craigthor
07-06-08, 02:10 PM
Anyone using brooks saddles on their tandems? Looking at maybe getting a set of Champion Flyer specials for me and the wife. My seat is not real comfortable for the tandem long rides as it was on my single bike and want something else and something nice.

Craig

lmzimmer
07-06-08, 03:31 PM
Yes -B17 for me (captain)
bschoen
07-06-08, 04:33 PM
B-17 for me. Ordered it for my Tarmac because of the legndary confort factor. Couldn't do it tho, the Tarmac just looked UGLY with a B-17 on it. I kept it for the tandem. Works there. 1K on it now and its more comfortable than when new - as advertised.

Retro Grouch
07-06-08, 05:21 PM
I've got a Team Pro and I'll never go back. I don't feel like my butt has been bruised after longer rides and no um - numb manhood.

I asked my wife if she wanted to try a Brooks but she's happy with what she has (Serfas Rx with a Thudbuster seatpost). If she's happy, I'm happy.
mschol17
07-06-08, 07:25 PM
I've got a B.17 in front and a Flyer S in back. Supposedly with a Flyer you don't need a thudbuster.
bh357
07-06-08, 08:17 PM
I ride a B17 on our tandem (captain spot), and ride a Team Pro on my road bike.
My wife rides a Serfas RX, and really likes it.
2372ighost
07-06-08, 09:04 PM
I ride a Flyer on the front(sprung B17), Stoker rides a Champion S. Best move we made. I talked her into it since I ride Brooks saddles on my other 6 bikes, including a Conquest on the Mtn bike.
Craigthor
07-06-08, 10:33 PM
Thanks guys you've helped me make the decision, now where is the best place to get them?

Craig
swc7916
07-06-08, 10:40 PM
Thanks guys you've helped me make the decision, now where is the best place to get them?

Wallingford Bicycle Parts. They have a 6 month guarantee; return any Brooks saddle within 6 months for exchange or full refund.

www.wallbike.com (http://www.wallbike.com)
donnamb
07-06-08, 10:45 PM
Thanks guys you've helped me make the decision, now where is the best place to get them?

Craig
So do you know for sure that the Champion Flyer is wide enough for your wife's sitbones?
rosiewoodboat
07-06-08, 11:48 PM
Team Pro for me on all my bikes including the Tandem. Stoker uses a Champion Flyer Special, and she loves it.
Aemmer
07-07-08, 12:35 AM
B17 Narrow. I like it and it looks nice. Not for the weight concious though. Try the bay for decent buy it now prices on new.
Ashen
07-07-08, 10:28 AM
So do you know for sure that the Champion Flyer is wide enough for your wife's sitbones?


This is worth repeating. The women's specific Brooks saddles are quite different shape than the men's. My wife LOVES her B17s, but I doubt she could ever get comfortable on a B17, which I think is just awesome.
Craigthor
07-07-08, 05:23 PM
I plan on getting the womens version for her saddle.... I need to call and see what the measurements are on them.

Craig
Pista Largo
07-08-08, 08:30 AM
We have b-17's on the tandem. Marcia (My stoker) loved hers from day one. I'm at peace with mine, but it's not may favorite saddle.