Best touring saddle for under $50?
11-04-06, 03:59 PM
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Best touring saddle for under $50?
Hi all,
I want to buy an inexpensive saddle to use until I get a Brooks. I'd like to just wait until the new Brooks models come out, but I want something to sit on while training in the winter.
Thanks!
I want to buy an inexpensive saddle to use until I get a Brooks. I'd like to just wait until the new Brooks models come out, but I want something to sit on while training in the winter.
Thanks!
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11-04-06, 05:39 PM
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https://parts.spicercycles.com/page.c...ils&sku=SA1212
How about a B17 for $55.45? Call Gene at Spicer Cycles--he's good people.
Look through his site and see if he's got something you like or can live with till you get the Brooks.
How about a B17 for $55.45? Call Gene at Spicer Cycles--he's good people.
Look through his site and see if he's got something you like or can live with till you get the Brooks.
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11-04-06, 10:26 PM
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The B17 may not be the Brooks saddle you are waiting for, but I bought a B17 from Nashbar last year for $55 delivered. It could be your "inexpensive, high quality saddle". 
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I'm a dyed in the wool brooks rider myself, but look at the Specialized Indie. $39.99 at your local. Need a little wider? Serfas Cosmos, real leather cover, 50 bucks.
both are kinda like a broken in Brooks, they are quite flexy.
both are kinda like a broken in Brooks, they are quite flexy.
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11-05-06, 11:22 AM
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Do you guys know if Brooks only distributes the Black and Honey colored saddles here in North America? I thought that they discontinued the Antique brown color, but I can see it is available in the UK (on the B67 for example - a newer saddle).
11-05-06, 05:28 PM
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I bought my B17 from Nashbar for right at $55 delivered. I have since added a Pro at about twice that cost.
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[QUOTE=guruguhan]Hi all,
I want to buy an inexpensive saddle to use until I get a Brooks. I'd like to just wait until the new Brooks models come out, but I want something to sit on while training in the winter.
A possibility:
https://parts.spicercycles.com/page.c...ils&sku=SA1020
I use Brooks almost all the time but when I know rain, snow and other splashy, salty crud is a strong likelihood I use a NON-leather saddle, usually a fizik Rondine.
I do not own THIS Lookin, but I do have another Lookin that I like. Saddles are so personal...kind of have to get what YOU like. I just mention this one as a possibility as it meets your criterium - inexpensive. Cheers.
I want to buy an inexpensive saddle to use until I get a Brooks. I'd like to just wait until the new Brooks models come out, but I want something to sit on while training in the winter.
A possibility:
https://parts.spicercycles.com/page.c...ils&sku=SA1020
I use Brooks almost all the time but when I know rain, snow and other splashy, salty crud is a strong likelihood I use a NON-leather saddle, usually a fizik Rondine.
I do not own THIS Lookin, but I do have another Lookin that I like. Saddles are so personal...kind of have to get what YOU like. I just mention this one as a possibility as it meets your criterium - inexpensive. Cheers.
