Originally Posted by
Iride01
How often do you ride? With only 600 miles on the Brooks, the saddle wasn't even broken in much less your butt. If you don't ride often, then your butt won't like a road bike saddle.
If you are doing short commutes, then a road bike IMO really isn't the right bike. Many of us that ride road bikes a lot will be comfortable on a road bike for commuting. But if you ride infrequently and then do several rides all at once, your butt will make you pay.... in saddles.
Every other day I ride in the week but try to take a longer route home on a Friday night. Sometimes meet with pals and do a longer 35 mile ride.
My bike isn’t a road bike it’s probably what you would call a rigid mountain bike. Steel frame with 2.15” tyres. I sold my road bike as I didn’t enjoy being crouched over all of the time. This bike is very much upright with a slight forward position. Built for commuting and tame bridleway trails I would say.
I do have the sit bone dimples on my brooks, so would you say to give the brooks more of a chance? Given that it may get more comfortable?