Need advice on a brooks saddle!!

[jessica47201]

I've got a Cannondale Cyclocross 5, as my all around bike. I ride it on the road, people trails and dirt trails. My current saddle, Selle San Marco Ponza Power is HORRIBLE!!! I'm wanting a Brooks, I think they are kinda sexy. But which Brooks should I go with. I'm 5'7", 180lbs, sit bone measurement of 140mm. My bike has drop bars, so I'm not really riding sitting upright. Any suggestions. I kinda like the Brooks Flyer or the B67, but should I really use a sprung seat as I do ride the road more often?

[papaver]

I've got a Cannondale Cyclocross 5, as my all around bike. I ride it on the road, people trails and dirt trails. My current saddle, Selle San Marco Ponza Power is HORRIBLE!!! I'm wanting a Brooks, I think they are kinda sexy. But which Brooks should I go with. I'm 5'7", 180lbs, sit bone measurement of 140mm. My bike has drop bars, so I'm not really riding sitting upright. Any suggestions. I kinda like the Brooks Flyer or the B67, but should I really use a sprung seat as I do ride the road more often?

You just have to ask yourself: is it easy to clean after you road it on a dirt trail?

[Biciclista]

they're very easy to clean, so don't let that scare you. Why do you think you need a sprung saddle?
Are you buying the saddle from Wallbikes so you can just exchange? I understand the flyer is for more of a racing position. I have the B67 and I love it. I hear the B68 is great too (like the b67 without springs).

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Very easy to clean.

For your size and sitbone measurement I might recommend trying a B17.
The springs are 'probably' not necessary, and will definitely add weight. Some people's springs start squeaking.
DH and I have Brooks on all 5 bikes (no springs). I ride a B68 but I have REALLY WIDE sit bones, not like you.

[jessica47201]

Thank-you everyone for your help. After posting my threads and reading some others, I ordered my new Brooks Flyer tonight!!! I am really looking forward to trying it out. I ordered it from www.wallbike.com due to their return policy. I'm sure I'm going to love it, I'm just worried about the springs. Thank-you again for your awesome advice. I will keep you all posted on how this saddle goes!! Who knows I might be making a post in the "Favorite Saddles" section!!!

[jessica47201]

Ok, I took my Brooks flyer for it maiden voyage today, about 10 miles and well, my sit bones did great but my girly-bitz were not as happy. I'm gonna make some adjustments, so wish me luck.