Originally Posted by
jamesdak
I used to believe this too until the Gyes. Now having running both brands amongst the bikes for many years I just don't believe this anymore. With my 33" bike inseam on a 68" body I need a lot of setback on most of my bikes to keep the old knees happy. The short rails on the Brooks always caused me problems with normal setback seatpost which is why I originally went looking for a solution. If Brooks would lengthen their rails I bet they get more customers.
Do you have any experience with the Gilles Berthoud saddles (out of Montreal?) I bought mine exactly for the reasons you mention—Brooks were too short for all the positions you need for distance travelling. If these Gyes are long lasting and comparable to the Gilles maybe I can save $ on my next build. ....Gilles are spectacular though as that one “go to” saddle.