Originally Posted by
InTheRain
I would think that a used brooks would be a perfect fit... for the person that broke it in! I'm not sure why you would sell a used brooks unless it's sagging like a hammock - in that case, it's of no use to anyone.....
Au contraite mon amie...
I have purchased 3 different Brooks B17 saddles on e-bay and all 3 have hardly been used. I bought them for myself and my 2 boys, but only I presisted with the bicycling/touring. The sons have other interests right now - but the Brooks are waiting for them to mature and change their ways......
The 3 saddles were hardly used at all, which makes me think that the original owners became ticked off with the break-in period.... Lets face it, breaking in a Brooks takes some Proofide and some riding - but if you just wanna quick fit then the Brooks ain't gonna work .... and you will probably think about getting rid of it.
I took mine on a 6 week tour on northern Australia's outback and a LOT of sweat certainly helped the breaking in process. It was not broken in when I started the tour, but it certainly was after a couple of weeks and 700 km of travel. When riding, by mid-morning the leather was damp, but my butt did not feel any worse for wear. In fact on some hot days I felt a certain "coolness" shall I say ;-)