Seijun
07-10-10, 05:30 AM
...I gave in to temptation. Just bought a Brooks b-67 s saddle. In a week I'll find out what all the hype is about.
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five0fan
07-10-10, 06:14 AM
I have had my eye on that seat also. I hope you let us know how you like it.
meanwhile
07-10-10, 06:34 AM
...I gave in to temptation. Just bought a Brooks b-67 s saddle. In a week I'll find out what all the hype is about.
It might be a little longer - many riders find that their Brooks and their butts take a while getting to know each other. You may well fall in saddle love instantly, but if not:
http://www.esande.net/features/newbrooks.html
Don't forget: the real advantage of a Brooks is that it should re-mould itself to you given the opportunity. So give it time if it needs it.
It might be a little longer - many riders find that their Brooks and their butts take a while getting to know each other. You may well fall in saddle love instantly, but if not:
http://www.esande.net/features/newbrooks.html
Don't forget: the real advantage of a Brooks is that it should re-mould itself to you given the opportunity. So give it time if it needs it.
Seijun
07-10-10, 03:08 PM
Thanks for the link--I'm just tired of feeling like my sit bones are being wedged apart every time I try to relax!
Tom Bombadil
07-10-10, 04:37 PM
I hope it works out for you. It does for many, but not all. Definitely give it some time.
Seijun
07-15-10, 05:09 PM
Got my Brooks yesterday! Naturally, the first thing I had to do was fumble the bike after a dismount, giving me a nice dime-sized roadburn on the saddle's corner and also scratching my handlebar with the keys I had been holding.
This saddle is about the same comfort level as the vinyl/foam saddle that I had been using. It's definitely better than my stock saddle though. Very heavy and WIDE, but that's ok for me (maybe once I loose some weight I will upgrade to a Flyer).
The first thing I noticed riding was how slippery the saddle's surface is. Will that lessen with use?
The second thing I noticed was the fact that my crotch was NOT getting smashed by anything.
The third thing I noticed was the feel of the springs under me. Those springs DO make a difference! Not bouncy, but whenever I hit a bump or crack on the pavement it felt soft instead of hard.
And fourth, the saddle just looks awesome on my bike.
This saddle is about the same comfort level as the vinyl/foam saddle that I had been using. It's definitely better than my stock saddle though. Very heavy and WIDE, but that's ok for me (maybe once I loose some weight I will upgrade to a Flyer).
The first thing I noticed riding was how slippery the saddle's surface is. Will that lessen with use?
The second thing I noticed was the fact that my crotch was NOT getting smashed by anything.
The third thing I noticed was the feel of the springs under me. Those springs DO make a difference! Not bouncy, but whenever I hit a bump or crack on the pavement it felt soft instead of hard.
And fourth, the saddle just looks awesome on my bike.