Originally Posted by
Chombi1
Interesting that much more people are now coming out with positive reviews on the Gyes saddles.
I still remember how many quite hated the saddle, the first few years it was issued in the bike market, with the biggest complaint, being, the saddle was almost impossible to break in, because of the fabric reinforcing bonded to the bottom of the leather seemed to keep the leather rock hard, permanently.
How come I don't hear this mentioned on this thread? Did Gyes do something different to get rid of this problem??
Yeah, maybe that was speculation vs actual experience? I just use Proofhide on both my Brooks and Gyes. I don't really see a difference with either of them in terms of breaking in or comfort. In fact I tend to forget which is which brand on the bikes. The just seem the same to me.
I've got a Guv'nor on order that will be coming with a Brooks Ti railed saddle. In my mind I'm already wondering if I'll need to swap in the Gyes for no other reason than to get enough setback. I did go with the "larger" 22.5 Guv'nor based on common fit guidance so in this case the frame may work for me with a Brooks.