Any women out there using Brooks saddles? I'm considering one for touring.
Opinions? Comments? Experiences?
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Any women out there using Brooks saddles? I'm considering one for touring.
Opinions? Comments? Experiences?
Without TE I wouldn't have landed on a Brooks, and without a Brooks, I wouldn't have been able to ride more than 5 minutes.
I'm using two, I won't get rid of them, but I won't buy another one either.
I got a B17s for my mixte, and I LOVE it on that bike. I think that model saddle does really well on upright bikes. You're *** will be sore for a week at first, but it's worth it. The only problem I have is that it's got "sides" to it, it's not a thin seat and this creates rubbing when I wear shoter-style shorts. Not a problem if you don't mind longer style shorts. Brooks' thinner seats are a little out of my budget.
I got another B17s for my CX frame commuter, and I like a little less on that bike. It's just not as a good a fit on a bike that I want to go fast on, but it's isn't painful either (until mile 25, but I don't wear padded shorts). I'll switch it for a good quality thinner saddle if I find a good deal on Craigslist, which is what I did for my SS beater. I'm really happy with this saddle I picked up for $20, the guy wanted a gel seat for his bike : /
If I rode through the excruciating discomfort that I would certainly experience on a B17, I would probably need to have it surgically removed from my pelvis.
MEASURE YOUR SIT BONES!
If the saddle fits, ride on it!
I have a B17 and love it. I've had no issues since I got it in just the right position for me (took a couple weeks of tiny tweaks) and didn't have the break-in period issues others have reported. It was comfy on day one and has just gotten better.
Oy vey...Now I am confused. I had a Terry butterfly on my very first tour about 4 years ago. Not that I ever begin something in a small way, I rode 1,000 miles across the midwest. The Terry was Ok. It's now on a townie.
My touring bike is in London, I'm in Colorado until we meet up again in September for a ride this fall and winter.
The touring bike is a Salsa Fargo with drop bars. The stock seat served me well while touring England. I'm going to switch to a more upright position for comfort. My current bike came out of a dumpster and is about 20 years old. Aside from a slightly bent bottom bracket, it is in good working order, a little heavy but it's got new cables, break pads, chain etc. I aslo switched out the handlebars to an upright position. If anyone is interested it's an original Kona mountain bike.
The seat sucks! My plan is to put a new saddle on it (Brooks if I can work out the best fit) and then take it with me to put on the Salsa.
I could try measuring my sit bones but where does one find an instrument that precise?
If you order from Wallbike, they have a six-month return policy. There is an extensive Brooks saddle thread on this site, and after reading it, I decided to try for the B17 to start, but was also looking at the B68, based on women's recommendations here.
Meh, I guess I'm the only person on TE who hated the Brooks. I really don't remember which one I had, but it was measured correctly, etc. I had it for 4 months, maybe 5 and my azz never stopped hurting. I sold it to someone on TE, who put it on her commuter or mixte.
It also didn't look so great on my Kuota. Thankfully, I stumbled on the Terry Falcon X after this and I've been happy as a clam since.
Okay, so this Brooks is for a more upright position? If so I would look at the B68 but then if you want to also put the same saddle on the Salsa I see the dilemma as you are in two different positions and a B68 isn't going to be comfy with drop bars and a more forward position.Quote:
Originally Posted by obinja
Hope you read the measuring sit bones thread and of course to muddy the waters further - pear shaped and t-shaped.
I am riding the rivet pearl and like it so far, was concerned it may be to pear shaped for me but haven't had any issues but then again, i have yet to ride it over 35 miles in one sitting.
just an fyi, we also offer a six month return on saddles :)
As a counter....I ride a B68 on all my road bikes. While it may be designed for an upright bike if your sitbones need the width, the B68 will work on a road bike, albeit, I'd suggest the Imperial version (or adding a Selle Anatomica slot) as do all of mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sky King
BTW....glad to hear the Rivet is doing well. Let us know how it rides on a long ride. Curiousity gets to me, even if the Pearl is too narrow for me.
Wow that thread goes waaay back!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Muirenn
And is full of excellent advice, I might add. ;)
Awesome, thanks, I don't know anyone using a B68 on road bikes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thorn
FYI - the DH sold my Rivet out from under me yesterday!!! Hopefully will get a new one soon (still trying to get ahold of Rivet, grrr) So I had to ride my old fizik's last night and it is NOT as comfortable in any way shape or form.
In my experience,
Brooks B17 specials seem to be made from more supple leather. I have a "Standard" and a couple of "Specials". The specials are noticably "more" comfortable straight out of the box and just in general. I love my Brooks, they are on all my bikes! :D
I have broad hips, but I am comfortable and my sit bones do fit on a B17. Trust me, I've got the curves.
Try one out. Get a B17 special. Go thru Wallbike so you can return it if you don't fancy it.
If you don't fit. Try out a B67 or B68.
Best of Luck to you!