Brooks Flyer Saddle
08-23-14 | 09:47 PM
#3
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Joined: Apr 2013
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Bikes: '72 Mondia Special, '80s Bridgestone MB-4, '97 Trek 970, '08 Pake Rum Runner, 90s Trek 820, '94 KHS Montana Trail
I have one, but can't tell much difference between the flyer and my B17 as far as how much more springy or cushioned it is vs the non-sprung saddle. I don't ride it too much, so maybe it's not as broken in as my other brooks seats. One thing to look out for is the bolts that hold the rail to the spring can come loose. I had one fall out and had to replace it with something similar from home depot.
08-23-14 | 09:50 PM
#4
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Farmington, NM
Bikes: Giant Cypress SX
My own experience is that the springs are so hard that they don't enter the decision. Now, if you had to go through a 3' static drop, they might well save a painful event. Also, the flyer (Mine is called the Champion Flyer) is much more difficult to attach a seat bag to.
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08-24-14 | 12:04 AM
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Novi Sad
Bikes: Heavy, with friction shifters
Roads in my town are bad and when you hit a bump you didn't see in time, the springs work and save pain in the back. Apart from that - you don't feel they exist - which is good - don't like bouncy feeling of soft springs when pedaling.
