My First Brooks Saddle
#26
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Posts: 5,058
Bikes: 2013 Haro FL Comp 29er MTB.
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1470 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 45 Times
in
35 Posts
I rode for about 2.5 hours yesterday. No soreness. No numbness.
I think I need to shift the seat forward a bit, though, as I feel myself resting on my 'taint', and not on my sit bones. I can't really tilt the nose up any further, since it's already starting to interfere with my sensitive parts.
I think I need to shift the seat forward a bit, though, as I feel myself resting on my 'taint', and not on my sit bones. I can't really tilt the nose up any further, since it's already starting to interfere with my sensitive parts.
#27
Old fart
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Appleton WI
Posts: 24,842
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
Mentioned: 154 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3617 Post(s)
Liked 3,453 Times
in
1,960 Posts
After I found the Cutout saddle than worked for me it took no break in time and will more than likely be my future saddle of choice. If I were to consider a touring saddle however an Imperial or whatever that company that has made a Brooks like cutout saddle for years.
#28
working on my sandal tan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CID
Posts: 22,638
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Mentioned: 98 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3873 Post(s)
Liked 2,574 Times
in
1,581 Posts
Good one, John.
One of the first things I did after installing a Brooks on my Diamondback was to remove the QR cam lever and cap from the seatpost clamp. Just use a washer to give the bolt a good surface to bear against, and then your saddle will be a little harder to steal.
One of the first things I did after installing a Brooks on my Diamondback was to remove the QR cam lever and cap from the seatpost clamp. Just use a washer to give the bolt a good surface to bear against, and then your saddle will be a little harder to steal.
#29
Banned
Mudguards help..
Proofide goes on the bottom side of the leather , keep a plastic bag or 2 on hand
to keep it dry from Condensation-Dew and Rain from above ..
Proofide goes on the bottom side of the leather , keep a plastic bag or 2 on hand
to keep it dry from Condensation-Dew and Rain from above ..
#31
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Milpitas, CA
Posts: 981
Bikes: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Disc; Trek 7.5 FX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#32
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: St Peters, Missouri
Posts: 30,225
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
Mentioned: 16 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1572 Post(s)
Liked 644 Times
in
365 Posts
You're going to be good.
Honestly, I think that many of the stories about "breaking in" Brooks saddles are overstated. Don't ride on it if it's sopping wet and give it a shot of Profide once or twice a year and you'll be fine.
Honestly, I think that many of the stories about "breaking in" Brooks saddles are overstated. Don't ride on it if it's sopping wet and give it a shot of Profide once or twice a year and you'll be fine.
#33
Rocketship Underpants
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 328
Bikes: '94 RS Bikes Stampede (commuter), Scattante XRL Team road bike (formerly '05 Cannondale R5000), '05 Cannondale Prophet 1000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I've been thinking for a while about switching to a Brooks on my commuter. Right now I'm using an Adamo Race, not bad, but I get sore spots by the end of the week (I'm 5'10", 175lbs, not much fat).
Anyway, I was considering the B17, but I read that if there's a significant saddle top bar drop, one should consider the B-17 Narrow instead. Thought I'd snap a picture and get some opinions.
Anyway, I was considering the B17, but I read that if there's a significant saddle top bar drop, one should consider the B-17 Narrow instead. Thought I'd snap a picture and get some opinions.
#34
Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Selangor, Malaysia.
Posts: 26
Bikes: A hardtail mtb and a roadbike *** commuter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I had mine for a while now... maybe theres is 300-400 km on it. It was a New Old Stock from ebay. Made in 1977 with the nose slightly bending left. It took >200 km before the saddle comform to by bum. I had experimented on the tilt a couple of times. When using drop bar, it is almost level. But now I am using straight bar and raise the height on the stem, I had to tilt the nose up slightly, to avoid feeling cramped between the saddle and the cockpit.
The best thing for me in using the B17 is how my gonad does not feel hot nor numb after riding in the saddle even for long rides. This is the biggest difference I felt after changing from myriads of saddles before, and I notice the difference even before the B17 was broken in.
The best thing for me in using the B17 is how my gonad does not feel hot nor numb after riding in the saddle even for long rides. This is the biggest difference I felt after changing from myriads of saddles before, and I notice the difference even before the B17 was broken in.
#35
Pretty rigid member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: The 951
Posts: 506
Bikes: Sycip Unleaded, Raleigh SS, Trek 1.5, IF Crown Jewel, QR Kilo
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Love Brooks. I wouldn't use anything else.
#36
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Milpitas, CA
Posts: 981
Bikes: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Disc; Trek 7.5 FX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I went for a couple of rides on my MTB (with the old gel Serfas RX saddle) - totaling about 3 hours of saddle-time yesterday. I'm convinced that I need to get a leather saddle for that bike, too. Just 35 minutes into the first ride, and I started getting uncomfortable, and had to stand & pedal for a while, shift positions, etc.
Got back on the Brooks this morning for my commute, and it felt great. Went for a quick ride at lunch to pick up some food...I found out wearing jeans isn't ideal for this type of saddle, but it was bearable.
Not sure if I'll get the same saddle (B17), or try a different make/model. I've been wanting to try out the Selle An-Atomica Titanico - but the price is pretty steep at $180. They had them on sale for $50 off a couple months ago...I should have pulled the trigger.
Got back on the Brooks this morning for my commute, and it felt great. Went for a quick ride at lunch to pick up some food...I found out wearing jeans isn't ideal for this type of saddle, but it was bearable.
Not sure if I'll get the same saddle (B17), or try a different make/model. I've been wanting to try out the Selle An-Atomica Titanico - but the price is pretty steep at $180. They had them on sale for $50 off a couple months ago...I should have pulled the trigger.
Last edited by ChrisM2097; 10-15-12 at 01:14 PM.
#37
Rocketship Underpants
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 328
Bikes: '94 RS Bikes Stampede (commuter), Scattante XRL Team road bike (formerly '05 Cannondale R5000), '05 Cannondale Prophet 1000
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I decided to try out the B17N, I'll have it tomorrow, can't wait to try it out on Thursday's commute to work.
#38
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Milpitas, CA
Posts: 981
Bikes: 2007 Specialized Rockhopper Disc; Trek 7.5 FX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'm going to have to put some lock-tite on the seatpost bolts. I found out one of them was a bit loose on my commute home yesterday, and threw off the angle of the seat when I hit a pothole (nose down). I stopped a couple miles later to adjust it, but I over-adjusted, and put the nose too far up. The commute home wasn't very comfortable, but it was OK. Gotta re-adjust it before my next ride.
At least I know the angle that works good for me - nose 1" higher than the rear. I place a screwdriver handle (about 1" thick) on the rear of the saddle, and a level from the nose to the screwdriver handle. Bubble should be centered.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
robertj298
Classic & Vintage
28
07-11-19 04:37 PM