Originally Posted by
AlexTaylor
Just got back from my first ride, a quick 15 miler.
Never ridden a Brooks before. If it gets better with time then Oh. My. God.
I set off then after about a mile I had to readjust saddle and post, then I thought that I hadn't tightened up the clamp enough due to the flex. Then I realised it was clamped mega tight. Then I rode.
I am very very impressed indeed! I have no pains in the 'perineal' area although it was a short ride, but straight from the off it was probably the most comfortable saddle I have tried. One issue that might present itself on a long ride is that the insides of my thighs rub a little near the nose of the saddle, we'll have to wait and see.
Looking forward to many miles of riding now
Alex
What did you do, if anything, to prepare the saddle? I have read a number of posts, in this and other fora, where riders rub neatsfoot oil into the saddle.