Help choosing a Brooks

[skyhand]

I'll give 'em a call to catch up with Bill on his saddle suggestion. Whatever he recommends, I'll give it a whirl. Like y'all said, a 6 month trial period means I can't really go wrong!

FWIW, I prefer saddles with longer noses for control, definitely, so that kicks out the "S" models.

Though I don't wanna go hog wild and get a $300+ saddle, I'm absolutely willing to pay more for one that makes my "bottom junk" be on good terms with me after rides.

Thanks for the comments on the B6# series. Yeah sounds like they'd be a bit too wide for my bones.

[Torrilin]

A plain old B-17 (assuming T shaped is good for you) is probably fine as a place to start. Since my butt and legs are liking a T shaped saddle, that's where I plan to start. There are other, more pear shaped models too.

*continues stashing pennies for when her beater saddle wears out*

[farrellcollie]

If it is for a road bike I also suggest starting with the regular B17. I started with the B17s (women's model) and found it to be too short for me. You have time to try them and send them back if they don't work if you order from wallingford - just keep track of time (unlike me who has an extra saddle because I did not pay attention to dates).

[KnottedYet]

... subliminal message...

<extra Brooks saddles could likely be sold within the Brooks Cult>

[sandra]

True!

[Blueberry]

So far, I'm happy with my B17. I did have the S model, and also found it too short. I made it 50 miles on my B17 ON THE FIRST RIDE (and I had the angle wrong for the first half). No butt pain.

CA