Yen

Hi everyone, I'm almost 4 months into riding now. I'm considering getting a Brooks 67 saddle for my hybrid. I'm considering the 67 because they tout it as being comfortable for "upright-style" cyclists.

I'm interesting in others' experiences with this saddle on an upright bike. If I decide to keep it, no doubt it will last much longer than most saddles with materials that wear out sooner.

scocrys

I have one and it's the only saddle I feel comfortable on. I commute about 6 miles each way to work on it with no pain from the saddle and I am over 300lbs. I ride a Univega hybrid.

Yen

Thank you... How long did it take you to get comfortable on it? I've had some sit bone issues on my new saddle (not rock hard, but not a pillow either) and am just getting them worked out. I've read/heard that it can take many months to feel comfortable on a new Brooks. Our longest ride is 24 miles and we plan to go further.

donnamb 

I have it on my Breezer and I just adore mine. I only had 2 weeks of discomfort. In the 4 months that have followed, it just gets more comfy every day. I suspect that it takes less time for an upright rider to really get the break-in process going, and even less time for a Valkyrie like me.

I would encourage you to get it from Wallingford. That way, you have 6 months to try it out and if you're one of those people who need a B-67S, you can easily exchange it. Bill, the owner, also is full of good advice about fitting Brooks saddles - even for women riders. Who knows, he may come up with an entirely different suggestion for you.

momof4greatkids

I had a Brooks 67 on my Trek 7.5 fx hybrid. I rode that thing for at least several hundred miles, almost 5 month (albeit off-season months). I ended up returning it to Wallingford under their 6 months, no questions asked return policy. It was starting to break in, but it just didn't feel comfortable. I thought I gave it a good try, I was really hoping it would live up to my expectations. I ended up going w/a Terry liberator and I've been happy w/it. It's also recommended for more upright style of riding.

Colleen

Yen

Donna: Thanks for the tip about working with the owner. Why do you think it takes less time to break in for an upright rider? I thought the opposite would be true.

Colleen: I'm getting happier with my new Specialized saddle now.... and the more I ride on, the more I think I should just stick with it.

Jen

maxwell48

I have the Champion Flyer special on mine. Best thing i've done lately. Took about a week to get used to it but it only gets better. The springs are stiff but forgiving , no bounce or spongy feel at all.

donnamb 

Because we're putting more weight on our sitbones. Check this out. I'm stealing the drawing from the blog of a LBS.



You see how as you become more upright, there's more pressure on your sitbones? You're putting a lot more weight on the saddle upright as compared to "perching" on a rode bike.

Sci-Fi

Have a Brooks B66, which is similar to the B67, on the cruiser since it has the pipe seatpost instead of the microadjust 2-rail seatposts found on other bikes. Very good and classic touring saddle for an upright riding position and the cruiser is shared/used by just about everyone...lol. Might switch it out for the Brooks B135 for even more comfort on bumpy roads and/or longer excursions. Here's what the B135 looks like:
https://www.wallbike.com/b135.html