Brooks B17 vs B17N (narrow)
05-03-10, 11:22 AM
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Brooks B17 vs B17N (narrow)
I'm building up a LHT and plan to get a Brooks B17 saddle. The saddle I have on my current bike is a 140mm Specialized that I've used over 10 years without any issues althoug its starting to show some signs of wear.
Am I likely to be more comfortable on the B17N (narrow model but still wider than my Specialized) than a standard width B17? In other words, does the width that is comfortable on a non-Brooks tell you anything about what width will be comfortable on a Brooks?
FYI, I am male, 5' 10", 156 lbs.
Paul
Am I likely to be more comfortable on the B17N (narrow model but still wider than my Specialized) than a standard width B17? In other words, does the width that is comfortable on a non-Brooks tell you anything about what width will be comfortable on a Brooks?
FYI, I am male, 5' 10", 156 lbs.
Paul
05-03-10, 11:31 AM
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I have a 140mm saddle on one of my commuters that feels fine. I have a B17 standard on my other commuter which also feels fine (not too wide). FTR, I'm 5'6", 140 lbs. I imagine either size will feel okay for you.
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