Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Brooks C17. Its the B17, but one letter more.
Seriously though, there is no break-in period, no covering it due to moisture, no pointing it nose up 20deg, etc etc. And its the same effective dimensions as a B17.
So far, I have really done well with the C17 on my old MTB with touring bars. I’ve had it for several months and done many rides on it. I ride on trails that are always dusty or muddy so I would prefer not to abuse a leather saddle with those conditions.
I tried the carved C15 on the road bike and it may be too narrow and/or maybe too flexible. Doesn’t seem as well suited. It’s just a matter of bothering to swap the C17 to the road bike and try it out, I suppose.
Otto