Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Spring or not spring touring saddle?

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big50_1
03-02-11, 12:16 PM
Just wondered of the pros/cons of springs on a touring saddle?

AngelGendy
03-02-11, 01:12 PM
They look cool!
exile
03-02-11, 01:34 PM
Here is what Sheldon Brown (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/saddles/springs.html) says.

mulveyr
03-02-11, 02:48 PM
Just wondered of the pros/cons of springs on a touring saddle?


Pros: Lots of people find that they're more comfortable.

Cons: Sometimes you get stuck with a squeaky one.
jethro56
03-02-11, 03:45 PM
I just wonder if the springs are designed for a 150 lb rider.
socalrider
03-02-11, 04:46 PM
The brooks saddle springs are pretty stiff, fine for clyde..
CraigB
03-02-11, 05:57 PM
Here is what Sheldon Brown (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/saddles/springs.html) says.

That B90/3 looks like something you'd see in a sadistic dentist's office.
digger531
03-02-11, 07:25 PM
I ride a B17 and my wife rides the flyer. She is 140lbs give or take and doen't really notice the springs. She also is not very observant so who knows. Myself at 210 dont miss the springs. Now like Sheldon Brown says, my bars are below my seat and she rides more upright so thats probably why I dont miss the springs. I decided no springs purely on a looks.
Seve
03-02-11, 07:33 PM
That B90/3 looks like something you'd see in a sadistic dentist's office.
LOL

There is also NO danger of it ever blowing away in a wind storm either. :)