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aperezy 05-11-17 08:04 AM


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

aperezy 05-11-17 08:13 AM


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.

thanks on my list as well

aperezy 05-11-17 08:14 AM


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.

Thanks

aperezy 05-11-17 08:15 AM


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

Thanks for the advise and photo! great bike

aperezy 05-11-17 08:18 AM


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.

One of the aspects about Brook saddle is that I so not see and relief area for the perineal as I see with other Saddles, it looks very sturdy. I better understand the SMP design. I will see if I can try one

Thanks again

aperezy 05-11-17 08:19 AM


Originally Posted by fietsbob (Post 19573233)
another what saddle thread , that up to 2000 of them now?

Sorry about it i did not see any where the medical ergonomic aspect was the main subject

aperezy 05-11-17 08:22 AM


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.

Thanks for the explanation...I can see that, I am a little reluctant to Brooks saddle, but I have to consider it due to many positive comments. I am leaning more toward SMP ...I will see

Cheers

aperezy 05-11-17 09:12 AM

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Here is a photo of my touring bike Saddle

Again it feels good no problem so far

fietsbob 05-11-17 09:23 AM


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.

aperezy 05-11-17 09:32 AM


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.

What is your problem...this is a forum and that's it ...I posted something and if you don't have an answer or don't have anything to say just stay way. What an attitude dude!

fietsbob 05-11-17 09:34 AM

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.

tgbikes 05-11-17 11:03 AM

SMP extra the one they rec. for touring to wide for me.

veganbikes 05-11-17 09:09 PM

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?)

aperezy 05-14-17 06:40 PM


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?)

Thanks so much Cheers

veganbikes 05-14-17 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by aperezy (Post 19583235)
Thanks so much Cheers

No worries, it is my favorite saddle. Though it would be nice if they did a titanium rail for it (for weight reduction) but that is my only one little niggle with it.


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