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Originally Posted by Squeezebox
(Post 19569820)
If it ain't broke!!
I'm currently looking at SQ labs probably the 610. They have quite a selection. Thanks I will check this company |
Originally Posted by DNZ11
(Post 19570632)
I installed a Gilles Berthoud Mente over 1,000 miles ago to replace my sagged B17. Comfortable, and no evidence that this one will ever sag.
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Originally Posted by john_mct
(Post 19571524)
It should cost over 100 pounds, be made of dead animal, be ridden at least a 1000 miles before it's comfortable, and weigh at least 2 lbs...
But seriously, if you are comfortable for long times and distances, it's the right saddle for you. |
Originally Posted by Aushiker
(Post 19572220)
My choice of saddle is a Brooks B17 on my Surly LHT (has a flyer on it but prefer the B17) and my Salsa Mukluk, but of course it is a personal choice so you really need to work out what works for you.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2938/3...b1ef15d5_b.jpg Holland Track Day 2: Salsa Mukluk at Granite Rock Outcrop |
Originally Posted by Hypno Toad
(Post 19573612)
Love that set-up!
Another vote for the B-17: I have a B-17 on my gravel-grinder, using it for rides like the Almanzo 100 and Westside Dirty Benjamin (a few of us make this the Royal Benjamin - 150 miles). Never had a perineal issue. Attachment 562730 I'm slow getting to it, but there are more Brooks in my future... won't purchase any other saddle. edit - I ride 15 to 25 hours a week through summer and 10-15 hours per week through the winter. Thanks again |
Originally Posted by fietsbob
(Post 19573233)
another what saddle thread , that up to 2000 of them now?
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Originally Posted by elcruxio
(Post 19575331)
There's been so much brooks tourting that I need to at this point rein in the circleobscenity and point out that a B17 or any other brooks will only work if you have good back flexibility, (and I suspect, don't have anterior pelvic tilt as a posture issue) and your sit bones are narrow enough. They way one sits on a brooks or any other leather saddle for that matter is with the ischial tuberosities so it's one of the few saddles where the "buttometer" test quite relevant. This of course because you cannot really lean forwards with a leather saddle. A B17 is actually quite narrow even if the measured width is around 175mm. Due to the iron rail under the saddle the suspended leather is only around 135mm wide and the outsides of one's sitbones need to fit there. If your sitbones are 135mm outside to outside they most likely will not be wider than 115mm center to center. More likely they'll be 105mm or narrower. That's pretty dang narrow.
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Here is a photo of my touring bike Saddle
Again it feels good no problem so far |
Originally Posted by aperezy
(Post 19575721)
Sorry about it i did not see any where the medical ergonomic aspect was the main subject
this is not a medical/ergonomic forum... just a place that so many want to read about other's choices.. Really you have to make your own choice , by trying a bunch out, yourself. |
Originally Posted by fietsbob
(Post 19575886)
this is not a medical/ergonomic forum... just a place that so many want to read about other's choices..
Really you have to make your own choice , by trying a bunch out, yourself. |
I can list my favorites, from my experience over decades of riding my bikes on my tours, will that help you?
But, you don't have my pelvis. |
SMP extra the one they rec. for touring to wide for me.
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Cambium C17 Carved! I have 2 currently and will be getting another 1 and probably the new wider C13 for a road bike (because lightweight right?)
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
(Post 19577341)
Cambium C17 Carved! I have 2 currently and will be getting another 1 and probably the new wider C13 for a road bike (because lightweight right?)
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Originally Posted by aperezy
(Post 19583235)
Thanks so much Cheers
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