Originally Posted by
rollagain
How they look isn't as important as how they feel. Tell us about that (and maybe the prices).
I can!
The price is much better, much, on the Gyes. Oh and the Gyes have longer rails. In the past I've had trouble getting Brooks to fit on some bikes due to the need for a large setback saddle post because of the shorter rails.
Comfort wise I don't notice a difference for the most part. I have both Swallows and GS-06's and like them pretty much equally. I will say that I'm runniny my Gyes level while the Brooks are just a tad nose up. With the Brooks level it has too much weight on my hands. I've always assumed that just means one saddle tigh is tighter than the other from the factory because they pretty much look the same.
For me I'll get a Brooks if it's used, in good shape, and cheap. Otherwise I've been opting for a new Gyes.
Brooks nose up.
Gyes, more level now than in this picture.
Brooks more nose up.
Gyes, level