Have any of you done the LD upgrade offered by Monarch-McLaren? I am thinking about giving it a try, but am not sure if it would be beneficial.

I just sold my Brooks and purchased the an-atomica saddles. I like the shape better.. but yes the slot does make a difference, especially if you get numbness in that region. Since getting the an-atomica and slotting my other saddle I have no numbness at all.

I've ridden an B-17 Imperial (cutout) since the pre-market testing and it convinced me to make a cutout in my other B-17 saddle. I find it to be very beneficial.

I recommend it.

I had a Selle Anatomica and liked the slot, but the saddle itself was too soft for my liking. So I sent my B-17 to Monarch McLaren and got the cut out. I also had them put in their lining.



I punched a few holes along the bottom "skirt" and laced the saddle myself:


(Note - the photo is a little deceptive. That is NOT the angle that I ride that saddle: the bike, with sloping top tube is on a car rack. The saddle is actually a few degrees "nose up" on the bike)

This saddle is more comfortable, for me, than the B-17 without the slot, but it has not totally relieved the numbness problem. That being said, it's been on my bike for about 2200 miles now, and until I come into some money for something like a Selle SMP, it's what I'll be riding.

Thanks for the advice!
I was wondering if the alteration was effective and apparently it is. I guess I will be sending my B17 in to them soon!

Where on their website is the info about this?

https://www.selleanatomica.com/dollar%20buyer.htm
Scroll down to the bottom until you see:
'Brooks Upgrade Services'

Yes, very effective, and money well spent. I have ridden a Selle Italia SLC with a large cut-out, and also a Brooks Imperial (narrow). I prefer the MM modified B-17.

One other point: the turn around from MM was very fast. I think that I got my saddle back in about a week...YMMV