Originally Posted by carno
I'm going to order a b17 for my new cross check -- when I rode horses my English saddle was nothing more than thick leather stretched over a frame so no worries about comfort there. The main question I have is whether I should get the b17 or the b17 narrow. How did current Brooks owners choose?
The B-17 is usually more comfortable for those of us who ride in a more upright position and for larger riders. I'm 5'11" and 182-190 lbs so the wide B-17 was the best choice for me. For more aggressive riding or skinnier riders or those with narrow sit bones, the B-17 narrow might be a better choice.