Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Brooks B17 Narrow or B17 Narrow Imperial

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unionmade
09-30-12, 06:05 PM
Hi all,
I've got a Brooks Flyer on my flat bar Jamis Coda Sport. I'm not quite ready to put one on my cf road bike (trying to fight the weight weenie tendencies, but still), but I do want to get a Brooks for my new Jamis Sputnik (2010 631 frame model). So, I'm pretty sure I want to go with narrow instead of the standard B17. My question is whether the features off the Imperial (cut out, laces) are worth the extra cash ($135 v. $110). Thoughts?
Thanks,
Bryan

Nagrom_
09-30-12, 06:07 PM
$25 isn't much of an upcharge if you take into account that the saddle will last longer than you will.

Just get what you want.
bfloyd6969
10-01-12, 07:29 AM
If you prefer to have a cutout saddle, then the Imperial is the one for you. IMO, the extra $25 is nothing in terms of what is comfortable and what works for your butt. Do you know if you prefer a cutout or not?

sheepdog84
10-04-12, 06:47 PM
+10 to what the other guys said.

I've had my narrow for about two months now with about 30+ miles on it and it's breaking in more and more everyday.

me gusta.
hairnet
10-04-12, 06:49 PM
I've had my narrow for about two months now with about 30+ miles on it and it's breaking in more and more everyday.

I hope you meant 300+ miles.
sheepdog84
10-04-12, 07:25 PM
clarification: 30 million ;)
hairnet
10-04-12, 07:36 PM
Brilliant
Higher Class
10-05-12, 07:43 AM
the Imperial is the one type of Brooks saddle that I would recommend you try before you buy if at all possible. people either love them or hate them