Does anyone commute with a Brooks B-66?
 

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I'm thinging of buying one to soften the ride. Do they work well?

It's really a matter of taste. I've used B-66 styles on my city bike for years and really dig it. But most commuters classify springs with gel-seats. My advice would be to test one out - you should know right away which camp you're in.

I have the Flyer -B17 w/springs. I like it. The generally rule of thumb is -seat higher than handlerbars no springs.

I'd say springs are better than gel; gel actually does no good as it just sinks in. With a good saddle that doesn't sink in the springs will absorb the vibrations but not kill your tissue.

That said, be a man and take the vibrations with your knees and spinal cord!

I have a 66 on my Trike. Works great at taking off some of the bumps..

I'm curious about this, too. I want to put a Brooks on a 700c Townie. I have a B17 on a touring bike, but I'm guessing that will be weird with the crank-forward geometry of the Townie...so probably a B66 or one of the similar saddles would make more sense?

Sorry I cant chime in much, but its certainly a good looking saddle for upright riding. :thumb:

I've got a B-17 on my tourer. It's great (once worn in) but I'm looking for something a bit softer for those poorly maintained city streets.

No I don't but they sure do look COOL

not bad so far
 

I have a B67 (identical to the B66 except for the way it attaches to the seatpost, as far as I know) which has been pretty comfortable so far, but it's only been two weeks. I'll write a review up and have a little more to say about it in another 2-3 weeks maybe.

Haven't done the proofide stuff on it yet either.

The only thing I had trouble with, and I'm not sure how to describe this, but at first it seemed very uncomfortable for um, certain parts... but that seems to be getting better.

It replaced an old "Lepper" brand seat from Holland, and the Brooks is much better, the other one was very very squeaky.

I've been looking at those...

Have a Brooks Flyer (B67) - have put about 1,000 miles on it - the springs do take a little bite out of the bumps. Put it on after some lower back pains and it has smoothed out the ride. You need the B67 if you have a modern seatpost that needs a saddle with rails. Have Fun.

Yes, I use one on my regular commuter. It is good for when you miss seeing a pothole in the dark. When the days are longer I use another Brooks model without springs. I've used Brooks saddles since I was kid, they are the best there is. I have a cover over it, made from an old cloth bag that is torn. It would get stolen otherwise.

I love my Brooks Flyer on my touring/commuting bike. I use regular B17s on my other road bikes. My teenage son has even adopted one of my older (broken in) Brooks B17s, and I can't get it back from him now.

The Flyer has been the easiest break-in ever on a Brooks for me. It might add a bit of weight, but who really cares about a few ounces on long rides. All-day comfort is far more important.