Replacement for Brompton saddle?
06-19-14, 06:17 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Replacement for Brompton saddle?
Hello
I chose the Brompton saddle instead of a Brooks because 1) I wanted to give it a try before shelling out more, and 2) Brooks saddles get stolen a lot and, being made of leather, must be kept from the rain.
But with the Brompton saddle, even when just riding in the city for a couple of hours, my butt starts aching, and there's no way I could do a 100km daytrip.
I was wondering what other, non-leather saddle to get for day-long riding.
Thank you.
I chose the Brompton saddle instead of a Brooks because 1) I wanted to give it a try before shelling out more, and 2) Brooks saddles get stolen a lot and, being made of leather, must be kept from the rain.
But with the Brompton saddle, even when just riding in the city for a couple of hours, my butt starts aching, and there's no way I could do a 100km daytrip.
I was wondering what other, non-leather saddle to get for day-long riding.
Thank you.
06-20-14, 06:14 AM
#3
The Recumbent Quant
There is the Brooks C17 which is water-proof and doesn't need to be broken in.
I have heard good things about it, but I'm really the wrong person to ask... (And it's not cheap)
(I am currently commuting on an upright DF bike to/from train station and all I have to say is that it's literally a pain in the @$$, but otherwise a lot of fun.
- more on that later...)
I have heard good things about it, but I'm really the wrong person to ask... (And it's not cheap)
(I am currently commuting on an upright DF bike to/from train station and all I have to say is that it's literally a pain in the @$$, but otherwise a lot of fun.
- more on that later...)
06-20-14, 09:24 AM
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks for the tips.
Since it's cheaper, has a lot of great user reviews, and is less likely to be stolen when parking the bike on the street, I'll give the Selle SMP TRK a try.
Since it's cheaper, has a lot of great user reviews, and is less likely to be stolen when parking the bike on the street, I'll give the Selle SMP TRK a try.
06-20-14, 12:14 PM
#5
master of bottom licks
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Lou-evil, Canned-Yucky USA
Posts: 2,211
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 111 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
IMHO a treated and cared for leather Brooks will stand up to rain just like leather rucksacks, briefcases, bags, boots, shoes, jackets...
06-20-14, 01:12 PM
#6
Banned
I've got a WTB SST on mine(a take-off from the LBS) , but why not spring for a Brooks C17?
I bought a couple of Fizik for Brompton Vitesse HP saddles .. they were an option on their past X -Ti featured bikes..
cover on those is less durable than the stuff covering the one (velo) made for WTB ..
then again there's the classics https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/u...e/rp-prod68746
There is a lot of Selle Italia Turbo Knock offs too.. TaiBo out of Merry Sales [SOMA] is one.
Your arse gets the final vote, of course..
I bought a couple of Fizik for Brompton Vitesse HP saddles .. they were an option on their past X -Ti featured bikes..
cover on those is less durable than the stuff covering the one (velo) made for WTB ..
then again there's the classics https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/u...e/rp-prod68746
There is a lot of Selle Italia Turbo Knock offs too.. TaiBo out of Merry Sales [SOMA] is one.
Your arse gets the final vote, of course..
Last edited by fietsbob; 06-24-14 at 11:34 AM.
06-20-14, 02:25 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 121
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 15 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Winfried
Hello
2) Brooks saddles get stolen a lot and, being made of leather, must be kept from the rain.
Thank you.
2) Brooks saddles get stolen a lot and, being made of leather, must be kept from the rain.
Thank you.
If your trying to tell us that you leave your Brompton outside then it won't matter what seat you get.It and the seat you finally get won't be your's for to long.
07-05-14, 08:01 AM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Western Washington, USA
Posts: 97
Bikes: Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc, Brompton M6
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have a B17 for mine and a cover for the B17 when transporting the Brompton. If it's raining or threatening rain I leave the cover on while riding—simple.
07-05-14, 04:42 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,583
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 603 Post(s)
Liked 342 Times
in
220 Posts
Though I have a Brooks on my Brompton, a saddle I would recommend is the Specialized Avatar. Comes in three widths and a cut out if that is what you like. It is a pretty flat saddle, so nothing extreme. I purchased this saddle in 155 as I am in a more upright position on my bikes and I love the saddle.
07-11-14, 01:02 PM
#12
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks for the tip on the Specialized Avatar.
The Selle SMP TRK was OK, but after ten days of whole-day riding, my butt was beginning to hurt.
I wish some bike store would offer to rent a few saddles for a day before making an informed choice.
The Selle SMP TRK was OK, but after ten days of whole-day riding, my butt was beginning to hurt.
I wish some bike store would offer to rent a few saddles for a day before making an informed choice.
07-11-14, 01:41 PM
#13
Senior Member
+1 for Brooks.
It may not be the most waterproof - apply their recommended waterproofing and get a cover or just have a plastic bag around for emergencies - and it might be more theft prone - looping a cable or chain through it helps - but it's way more comfortable than most other saddles. And at end of the day, if your butt hurts and the discomfort ruins your ride, well, so much for biking, eh?
It may not be the most waterproof - apply their recommended waterproofing and get a cover or just have a plastic bag around for emergencies - and it might be more theft prone - looping a cable or chain through it helps - but it's way more comfortable than most other saddles. And at end of the day, if your butt hurts and the discomfort ruins your ride, well, so much for biking, eh?
07-11-14, 11:14 PM
#14
Banned
A version of the Fizik Vitesse .. made for Brompton.. I have 2 I use on other bikes
Brompton Saddle Vitesse - QSADVIT - £16.00
rail bend is different for more setback adjustment. ..works with the B Pentaclip.
[Its not like I was putting the clip ahead of the seatpost on the 1st place]
Brompton Saddle Vitesse - QSADVIT - £16.00
rail bend is different for more setback adjustment. ..works with the B Pentaclip.
[Its not like I was putting the clip ahead of the seatpost on the 1st place]
Last edited by fietsbob; 07-12-14 at 11:30 AM.
07-11-14, 11:59 PM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Albany, WA
Posts: 7,392
Mentioned: 16 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 321 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
6 Posts
Originally Posted by fietsbob
A version of the Fizik Vitesse .. made for Brompton I have 2 I use on other bikes
Brompton Saddle Vitesse - QSADVIT - £16.00
rail bend is different for more setback adjustment. ..works with the B Pentaclip.
Brompton Saddle Vitesse - QSADVIT - £16.00
rail bend is different for more setback adjustment. ..works with the B Pentaclip.
07-12-14, 12:05 AM
#16
Banned
weight bias .. take it off the hands .. got rid of a Zero setback seatpost too.. steep 73 degree seat tube..
they arent on Bromptons Now ..
Used the SAP on the Mk2 Brommy the longer top tube length of the Mk4 It was not needed
I just dont like the current Brompton Nose Handle saddles Put it on the Mk2 when I sold It.
they arent on Bromptons Now ..
Used the SAP on the Mk2 Brommy the longer top tube length of the Mk4 It was not needed
I just dont like the current Brompton Nose Handle saddles Put it on the Mk2 when I sold It.
Last edited by fietsbob; 07-12-14 at 12:12 AM.
07-12-14, 09:35 AM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,522
Bikes: Trek 730 (quad), 720 & 830, Bike Friday NWT, Brompton M27R & M6R, Dahon HAT060 & HT060, ...
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 755 Post(s)
Liked 288 Times
in
215 Posts
Originally Posted by Winfried
The Selle SMP TRK was OK, but after ten days of whole-day riding, my butt was beginning to hurt.
I wish some bike store would offer to rent a few saddles for a day before making an informed choice.
I wish some bike store would offer to rent a few saddles for a day before making an informed choice.
07-12-14, 12:47 PM
#18
Senior Member
RIDO saddle, look them up! do a touring version and a race version, built especially for those with sore arses! RIDO: a unique design concept in bicycle saddle design and cycling comfort.
07-12-14, 12:52 PM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NYC
Posts: 2,380
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 151 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
8 Posts
Originally Posted by dezzie
RIDO saddle, look them up! do a touring version and a race version, built especially for those with sore arses! RIDO: a unique design concept in bicycle saddle design and cycling comfort.
07-12-14, 01:10 PM
#20
Senior Member
they also have a facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/RIDO-...957676?fref=ts
