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Zelda_K

07-04-2010, 04:37 AM

After reading all the positive comments on this forum, I finally ordered a Brooks B17 Standard. My initial idea was to install it on my future touring bike. Right now I put it on my road bike and I will go for a 1st test ride this afternoon. I don't know yet how it will feel, but one thing is certain: it looks beautiful :-)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_l_eYUP35x7c/TDB9o8d-b2I/AAAAAAAABVQ/vm9yTvspIOs/s144/35133_10150219996095623_585525622_13215850_3939099_n.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_l_eYUP35x7c/TDB9oOL0XsI/AAAAAAAABVM/sc27qHIHcIA/s144/36893_10150220292100623_585525622_13224897_2089791_n.jpg

Catrin

07-04-2010, 08:57 AM

After reading all the positive comments on this forum, I finally ordered a Brooks B17 Standard. My initial idea was to install it on my future touring bike. Right now I put it on my road bike and I will go for a 1st test ride this afternoon. I don't know yet how it will feel, but one thing is certain: it looks beautiful :-)

What a beautiful saddle - and bike! May you and your Brooks have many happy miles - and glad to hear you got the regular B-17 rather than the "s" version.

Zelda_K

07-04-2010, 10:42 AM

What a beautiful saddle - and bike! May you and your Brooks have many happy miles - and glad to hear you got the regular B-17 rather than the "s" version.

thanks :-)
just coming back from my 1st test ride, and I really like that new saddle. I really appreciate the firm, no-padding feel of it. I think I will stick with Brooks from now on.

Lesley_x

07-04-2010, 10:58 AM

Ohhhh it's pretty! :D

Zelda_K

07-05-2010, 01:44 AM

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_l_eYUP35x7c/TDGpGWfStaI/AAAAAAAABVw/Y1snyChutq4/s400/velo-baam.jpg

sundial

07-08-2010, 12:21 PM

Congratulations on your new saddle. :cool: The Brooks experience is a very unique relationship. The presentation alone makes you feel like you're worth a million dollars. I think a gorgeous leather saddle ranks as high as a nice leather purse.

Biciclista

07-08-2010, 01:43 PM

from the first photo, the nose looks like it's pointing down too far.. good luck with your new brooks.

Zelda_K

07-09-2010, 02:08 AM

the 1st photo had been made before the 1st test ride. i have changed the position a zillion times by now ;-)

Bike Chick

07-09-2010, 03:38 AM

How nice! I'm wanting to get a Brooks. They are so classic. But I get overwhelmed when I go to buy one with all the different types and end up not buying one.

Becky

07-09-2010, 03:41 AM

How nice! I'm wanting to get a Brooks. They are so classic. But I get overwhelmed when I go to buy one with all the different types and end up not buying one.

You and me both! And then I start thinking about my sit bones' center and outside measurements and that metal cantle and I get even more confuzzled.

Glad to hear that I'm not alone on this one.

KnottedYet

07-09-2010, 05:09 AM

Never fear, my dears!

The Gurus of Brooks (aka "Brooks Cult") are here!

Give us your measurements, and I bet within a day you will have half a dozen saddle suggestions! (and with the 6 months free trial/full refund deal from Bill at www.wallbike.com , you can't go wrong even if WE'RE wrong!) :D

(but of course, we're *never* wrong.... ;) )

"matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match"

buffybike

07-10-2010, 03:19 PM

Got my first Brooks saddle put on my commuter bike today. Will test it out in a few days when I get my legs back (I got hit by a car yesterday). It feels so hard--I wonder how long it will take to break in...

Catrin

07-10-2010, 03:22 PM

sundial

07-10-2010, 04:46 PM

Got my first Brooks saddle ....I got hit by a car yesterday)....

Oh dear! :( Are you alright?? And your Brooks?

firelady

07-16-2010, 05:25 AM

Hey you Brooks lovers I am looking into getting one myself. I am 6' tall and have the hips to match. Sit bone to sit bone is 177mm. I ride long distances on mostly improved bike trails these days. Trails are limestone gratings for the most part. I will be going on a bike trip DC to Pittsburgh in Sept on my new Cannondale. I ride on an old women's Avocet saddle that has seen better days. It was a great saddle 25 years and 30 lbs ago (before kids) After having kids my girl parts changed along with the added weight my old saddle just doesn't hit right. Any suggestions on which Brooks to start with?

Thanks

KnottedYet

07-16-2010, 05:45 AM

Brooks B67 or B68
(and anything else based on the B66 top: B66, B18, B72, etc.)

The other models are going to have you planting your sit bones right on top of the metal cantle plate (for example the B17-S is 177mm, the outer cm on each side is cantle plate so your suspended leather sit-spot is 157 mm) or missing the saddle completely (for example, the Swallow, which is 152 mm).

There are many reasons *not* to get a B67-S (short) or B68-S (short). The short nose means less control of the bike for some folks, and the resulting shorter rails mean some fitting issues. YMMV.

6 months free trial/full refund at www.wallbike.com

sundial

07-17-2010, 06:53 AM

Also, just want to reiterate what Knot has stated previously regarding saddle width: get the widest saddle possible for your sitbone width. You don't want to ride with your pelvic floor supporting the the full weight on the saddle or else you'll open up yourself to a whole lotta problems. :o

buffybike

07-18-2010, 06:01 AM

Oh dear! :( Are you alright?? And your Brooks?

I'm okay--just healing. It happened on my road bike, which is now in the shop for repairs. Yesterday I took my commuter steelie out for a ride (it's the one with the brooks saddle on it). I love my new brooks, although I think I may need to tilt the nose down slightly. It feels super "slippery" compared to my Jett.

sarahspins

07-18-2010, 01:26 PM

There are many reasons *not* to get a B67-S (short) or B68-S (short). The short nose means less control of the bike for some folks, and the resulting shorter rails mean some fitting issues. YMMV.

I think this is definitely a YMMV thing, but I haven't had any fit issues with my B68s saddles... I initially bought them because I got a great price on them, or I might have chosen the "regular" versions. When I wanted to try an imperial, I went with the "s" as well.. mostly because the position of my others hadn't been an issue, I just wanted to see if a cutout would make much difference for me (jury is out on that so far.. I don't hate it, but I'm not sure it's helping anything).

I haven't noticed any difference in terms of "control" on the bike due to the shorter saddle... but of course I don't have much to compare it to.