Brooks Saddles

[dachshund]

Thanks!

The bag is a Jandd Mini Mountain Wedge. I like it because the quick-release strap doesn't interfere with the zipper, and it has a second flat pocket on the bottom for folded-up paper items. Very easy to remove and put back, which I've done several times for the saddle adjustments.

Let's see if the link to their website works:
http://www.jandd.com/search_results....vel=2&subcat=4

[Bikingmomof3]

You are welcome. I went to look at the bags. Oh my, so many to choose from. I was planing on getting one for my husband, since he is always sticking stuff in my saddle bag. I think I will let him choose.

[mimitabby]

dachsund,
THAT is BEAUTIFUL! I am starting to wish my bianchi was celeste.
the black saddle looks great on there.
About the slipperiness, once the saddle is in the best position, it
will not bother you as much.
You sit on polished wood chairs at home and the slipperiness doesn't bother you does it?
I do know what you mean though, and i'm not meaning to discount it.

proofhide..
I do know that until i got my seat setup correctly, i used to fantasize on my bike rides about velcro to hold me into my seat.

[FreshNewbie]

Question to Brooks saddle users.... I like saddles with cut outs, however I am still searching for a saddle that doesn't give me problems. Have anyone made a switch from a regular saddle with cut out to brooks? How did you find riding without cutout?
I am getting so frastrated and annoyed with having to buy saddles all the time, putting them on taking them off, selling them, buying them Arggggg. Sorry just needed to vant.

[Veronica]

I switched from a Terry Butterfly to a Brooks Finesse. I LOVED the butterfly on my old mountain bike. But I couldn't get it to work for me on our tandem. Thom finally just bought the Finesse on the theory that if I hated it, it could go back. I didn't hate it.

When I bought a single, I put a Finesse on it. I tried putting the Butterfly on the single this winter. Brooks are heavy saddles and I was trying to lighten up my bike for a hard ride with a lot of climbing. It didn't work and the Finesse went back on.

I do still have the Butterfly on my mountain bike. It always feels a little weird to me at the start of a ride. But 30 minutes into it, I don't notice it. I don't know why it works on the mountain bike, but not the others... more upright I guess.

V.

[mimitabby]

Question to Brooks saddle users.... I like saddles with cut outs, however I am still searching for a saddle that doesn't give me problems. Have anyone made a switch from a regular saddle with cut out to brooks? How did you find riding without cutout?
I am getting so frastrated and annoyed with having to buy saddles all the time, putting them on taking them off, selling them, buying them Arggggg. Sorry just needed to vant.

Freshnewbie,
I tried 3 saddles with cutouts (including a terry butterfly) before going to the brooks. DO you sit on a chair with cut outs? does your car seat have cut outs? why on earth would you want your crotch stuck in a cut out? If you are on your sitting bones, your crotch will be somewhat above the seat.

[Quillfred]

Has anyone used a honey or tan colored Brooks? It seems that they can be had for less sometimes.

I'm wondering how the color weathers over time. Does it get a nice burgandy or maroon color? Or does it get a black-shorts black on tan stain?

Thanks
Quill

[KnottedYet]

I switched from a Serfas with cutout to a Brooks B67. Much prefer the Brooks, don't miss the cutout one bit.

[Bad JuJu]

Glad I came back to read this thread again--I've been used to saddles with cutouts, too, but thinking of making the move to a Brooks since I can't seem to find ANY saddle that doesn't hurt after 20-25 miles.

Also, I put a Bianchi Veloce on layaway a couple of weeks ago and it's that same gorgeous celeste color as yours, Dachshund. Nice to see how the Brooks looks on it--lovely! Wondering how the honey color might look with the celeste, with maybe handlebar tape in a color similar to the saddle. Hmmmm, so many accessories to check out.

[Quillfred]

Finally took the plunge and ordered a new green Brooks Finesse for my 2005 Trek 1500 WSD today. While black would have been the "sensible" choice, I already have the Team Pro on my Cyclo and just had to try a new color I am looking forward to having more room on a saddle.

I was sorely tempted to go with maroon but that would be too different.

Quill

[KnottedYet]

Rode 39 miles on my B67 today. that critter is definitely breaking in. Didn't even notice my butt the whole ride. Got some nice dimples in the seat now that just fit my sitz bones.

Still having creaking/cracking/snapping/death-throes issues from the frame of the seat. I just keep tightening the adjustment thingy. It doesn't seem to throw the leather off. If it keeps recurring, I'll trade it in for a B72. Could be my riding style, but on the ride today the ride leader said I looked good.

But if I do that I'll have to break it in all over again!

Love Brooks! happy happy joy joy! (even with the sloppy frame)

[xeney]

Also, I put a Bianchi Veloce on layaway a couple of weeks ago and it's that same gorgeous celeste color as yours, Dachshund. Nice to see how the Brooks looks on it--lovely! Wondering how the honey color might look with the celeste, with maybe handlebar tape in a color similar to the saddle.

I am wondering the same thing. I have a celeste Veloce, and right now it has a navy blue Butterfly on it that is perfectly fine. But my neighbor sold me a brand new honey Team Pro for $40, and now I'm thinking I might try it on the Bianchi. (I had planned to put it on an old Allez that I'm having painted.)

Someone asked about the honey color ... I have a honey colored B67 on my commute bike, and it's just kind of darkening in some places. It's a very subtle aging and as long as I don't think, "Ew, that's butt sweat," I like it. It took me about six months to develop the butt dimples, but it was comfortable right out of the box.

[Quillfred]

That's a steal on the Team Pro. I like mine alot except that it is a little less wide than my preference.

The Finesse I ordered is essentially a women's Team Pro with a ti rail. I thought the green would look alot better than the other options except black.

The honey or even maroon would look great with celeste IMHO. Matching leather wraps would be rather sporting--but not here in soggy Seattle.

[khgulledge]

OK - I posted somewhere else (maybe the meaurement post) about some issues I was having with my stock saddle.

I have a Trek Pilot 5.0wsd and have been having problems with pressure and some pain on/in the soft tissue of the crotch area. I bought a Terry Butterfly and this weekend, rode it 53 miles. I really don't know if the seat is set up correctly; I need to check the KOPS to make sure it's correct fore/aft and also check seat height. But, that still may not help.

I found that while riding, I don't feel as if I'm actually sitting on my sit bones. If you are sitting correctly, you should not feel any pressure anywhere else, right? So, if the Butterfly is postioned correctly on the bike, am I not sitting correctly? How do you figure out this? Gosh, I just want a saddle that feels good so I can do longer rides.

I've got either a metric or english century coming up this Saturday and I would really like to ride without pressure/discomfort on girly parts!

I did measure and I think my sit bones are 5-5.25", which is around 130mm. That's kind of narrow isn't it? From the Brooks web site, it seems that the narrowest seats are in the 152mm range (6"). Wouldn't this be too wide?

I'm just so confused on this sitting issue....

Karen.

[KnottedYet]

The saddle you choose needs to be WIDER than your sit bone measurement. In an ideal world, your sit bones would each land in the center of the "cheek" of each side of the saddle.

If you call Wallingford Bicycle Parts 1-888-731-3537 Bill or Diane will answer the phone (unless they are crazy busy)

Tell them what your measurements are, what bike you ride, and how you feel on your current saddle. They will be able to steer you toward a couple Brooks saddles that might work for you.

They are full of knowlege, and don't be afraid to "girl talk" with Bill. He is VERY cool, and understands women's saddle issues. He also won't mind a bit if you ask that Diane call you to discuss girl issues.

They are both great. Call them.

(and no, you shouldn't be weightbearing on anything but your sit bones. Is your seat to high or your handlebars too low, or your posture goofy? Or is it the saddle?)