Saddle for MTB

[blackhillsbiker]

I adore the Brooks on my Kona commuter. I have to use the MTB as a snow bike some days. It has a Specialized women's MTB saddle on it. Not too bad when we're trail riding, since I don't spend as much time in the saddle. Killer for riding to work. Are there any MTB saddles that are somewhat t-shaped, narrow-nosed and not terribly padded? HELP!

Deb

[sundial]

I'm curious as to why you aren't riding with the Brooks on your MTB.

Could you mount a rear fender on the MTB to protect your Brooks from the snow and slush?

[KnottedYet]

I have Brooks saddles on all my bikes.

I'm confused, can you tell us more about why you can't put one on your MTB?

[blackhillsbiker]

My biking buddy and I are going to try some more extreme trail riding than I am used to. I'm told I need to be able to get behind the saddle for descents. I'm afraid that my B-67 is too wide for that sort of thing. I don't want to injure myself (other than on trees, rocks and assorted other obstacles). I thought I'd leave the Specialized saddle on Abbie for mountain biking but I really don't like the width of the nose. It's uncomfortable for all but the shortest rides.

Deb

[KnottedYet]

My biking buddy and I are going to try some more extreme trail riding than I am used to. I'm told I need to be able to get behind the saddle for descents. I'm afraid that my B-67 is too wide for that sort of thing. I don't want to injure myself (other than on trees, rocks and assorted other obstacles). I thought I'd leave the Specialized saddle on Abbie for mountain biking but I really don't like the width of the nose. It's uncomfortable for all but the shortest rides.

Deb

Ah! No, B67 would be like birthing a baby every time! Eeek! I think Kitsune06 used a B17 for that... but beyond that I'm no help.

[sundial]

It can be done but know that your thighs will wail a good one and your butt will get dinged by the hard nose of a Brooks. I've tried it with my Brooks Team Pro S.

Have you tried a WTB saddle? The nose points down on some of their models and WTB's get pretty good reviews overall. Take a looksie at Pure V andDeva.

Also, check into a racing type saddle.