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Originally Posted by Tim_Iowa
Yes, I tried a very similar bike saddle. I used it on a Chicago Schwinn 3-speed refresh.

The saddle was a loose, floppy mess. It moved so much side to side when pedaling, it felt like a hammock.

I've since used real Brooks saddles with springs (B17 Flyer), and while the Brooks is bouncy it's at least well-built and doesn't "sashay" like the knockoff. A knockoff saddle like this is only recommended for a show bike that never gets ridden.
This is the first time I have ever heard anyone call the Flyer "bouncy."

Most reviewers say one cannot really feel the springs work, just that they do absorb the worst road shock, and I have to agree.

I laced mine, however; perhaps that made a difference..?
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