Wrights vs. Brooks Saddle
06-11-08 | 07:05 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Full Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 419
Likes: 27
Wrights vs. Brooks Saddle
Newbie question here, but what are the major differences between older Brooks vs. Wrights saddles? I've seen Brooks saddles listed on the Bay for a decent amount of money...I haven't seen many Wrights saddles, and the ones I do are cheap (compared to a Brooks). Are Brooks of a higher quality? I thought I read somewhere that Brooks once owned Wrights...(or vice-versa?)
Just curious is all....thanks for the input...!
Just curious is all....thanks for the input...!
06-11-08 | 07:39 PM
#2
Vintage French Bike Fan
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Peugeot UO-8, Peugeot 80's 12 spd
I don't know if Brooks actually owned Wrights at any point, but both were certainly associated with Raleigh's family of businesses. I believe SunRace actually now owns the Wrights name as part of the purchase of Sturmey-Archer, though SunRace do not make any products with the Wrights label that I know of.
As for the quality, I run several Wrights W3N saddles and have been very happy with them. YMMV. IMHO they are every bit as good as classic Brooks, but that's my opinion.
Karl
As for the quality, I run several Wrights W3N saddles and have been very happy with them. YMMV. IMHO they are every bit as good as classic Brooks, but that's my opinion.
Karl
06-11-08 | 08:49 PM
#3
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,936
Likes: 0
Wright saddles were Brooks' less expensive line. They came on lower end Raleighs, among others. Very similar to a Brooks but given that they were an economy model, they don't have much value today. I rode one for years without any problem, but it did eventually become an ass hatchet with a sharp ridge down the middle.
06-12-08 | 04:50 AM
#4
Membership Not Required
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 16,853
Likes: 18
From: On the road-USA
Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
From what I can recall Wright's started out as a separate company and was purchased by Brooks along the way. I have a couple of Wrights and the quality is certainly equal to the Brooks. One I have ridden for over 30 years and it was gently used when I purchased it out of the LBS bargain bin.
Aaron
Aaron
__________________
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
06-12-08 | 09:01 AM
#5
Vintage French Bike Fan
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Peugeot UO-8, Peugeot 80's 12 spd
From what I can recall Wright's started out as a separate company and was purchased by Brooks along the way. I have a couple of Wrights and the quality is certainly equal to the Brooks. One I have ridden for over 30 years and it was gently used when I purchased it out of the LBS bargain bin.
Aaron
Aaron
Karl
06-12-08 | 09:32 AM
#6
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 17,687
Likes: 12
From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
my current favourite saddle is a Wrights Swallow, it was produced
by Brooks, has a few minor differences in the leather (different method
of supporting the top, thinner leather) but has the same frame as brooks,
just not finished as nicely.
Overall a decent saddle if properly cared for.
marty
by Brooks, has a few minor differences in the leather (different method
of supporting the top, thinner leather) but has the same frame as brooks,
just not finished as nicely.
Overall a decent saddle if properly cared for.
marty
__________________
Sono pił lento di quel che sembra.
Odio la gente, tutti.
Want to upgrade your membership? Click Here.
Sono pił lento di quel che sembra.
Odio la gente, tutti.
Want to upgrade your membership? Click Here.
06-12-08 | 03:01 PM
#8
Membership Not Required
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 16,853
Likes: 18
From: On the road-USA
Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
Aaron
__________________
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
06-12-08 | 05:31 PM
#9
Vintage French Bike Fan
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Peugeot UO-8, Peugeot 80's 12 spd
Karl
