Old 09-21-11 | 08:38 PM
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From: chicago burbs

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If you are riding upright, the B-67 is great. The break-in was tough, then I noticed a flaw in the leather on the underside of my first one. It was replaced under warranty, and I had the pleasure of breaking in a second one right away. That having been said, I love it on a cruiser style bike that I ride all the time, to the store, work, farmer markets, etc.. Not a fan of sprung saddles for more serious riding, but the B-67 rocks for commuting and errands, and cruising around at night with my wife. Adjustments make a huge difference with that saddle, tilt and front-back movements change the ride alot.

My eldest son hated my B-67 last season, told me it was the worst seat he ever tried. I just bought him his own about a month ago, after he rode mine again (now that I broke it in and got it set to my favorite position). He's hating his new one for now, but I'd bet $50 he will love it by next year...

I mostly ride different brands, such as Ideale, Norex (made by Ideale) BIM (also made by Ideale), Wrights (made by Brooks), Middlemore (English), Dolomiti (Italian B-17), and so on. My experience with Brooks racing saddles is very limited. My son in law and another son both swear by their Imperials, another of my sons felt at home immediately on his brand new B-17.

If you plan to do some serious riding, (again, everybody's experiences are unique), I would steer clear of sprung saddles. The springs mess with my pedaling rhythm big time. YMMV.
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