Brooks non-leather saddle?

[Catrin]

I just saw this on a new kind of saddle from Brooks made from rubber and cotton (and other things). There is a link to sign up for a chance to test the new saddle...that might be an interesting experience. THIS is the page to sign up to be a beta tester - I figure I've NO chance on being selected but it would be fun According to Brooks there is no break-in period or maintenance.

[Jolt]

Interesting...I just signed up as well. Probably not much chance of being selected but it's worth a try. I've been toying with the idea of trying a Brooks saddle but the leather ones sound high maintenance...this new one sounds like it would eliminate that issue.

[murielalex]

Signed up. Love my Brooks saddles, and am getting a new B17 (great new colors) for my Kirk build. I am very interested in a waterproof one.

[Catrin]

Part of me would like to try a Brooks leather saddle again but my butt is still gun-shy. The new design, materials is guile interesting. I need to find a replacement for my SI LADY saddle anyway as it wears out so quickly.

[malkin]

I didn't see the dimensions on the page, but C17 sounds like it will be the same width as B17 which is for me not wide enough. So, I'm curious, but not signing up.

[Catrin]

I didn't see the dimensions on the page, but C17 sounds like it will be the same width as B17 which is for me not wide enough. So, I'm curious, but not signing up.

I wondered about that myself, but my problem with the B-17 wasn't the width if my memory is correct. I also need a cutout so am wondering about that but the odds of my being selected are so very slim that I doubt this will come up. One of the questions they asked on the form is a weight range, that one surprised me a bit but it's not the first time I've seen that.

[ny biker]

I have relatives who are allergic to latex. So my first thought is that a rubber saddle could be a serious problem for some people.

Also I would want to be able to clean the cotton cover. Often.

[Sky King]

interesting, will go read about it. We sell quite a few brooks saddles but I love my Rivet Pearl, woman owned company based in Sacramento (no, not usa made, saddles are made in Taiwan) I like leather because it molds to your body, actually breathes- makes me wonder about the new model of brooks and it is not hard to maintain at all.