advice on bike saddles

[elk]

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=17863

Here's a good thread...and there are some great photos comparing the B17 with the B68....

[badger]

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=17863

Here's a good thread...and there are some great photos comparing the B17 with the B68....

that was a great thread, thank you!

My sit bones are fairly narrow, a quick measure at work came out roughly 115mm, so the B-17 should be wide enough. I measured my Avocet, and it's about the same width as the B-17, but shorter by about an inch. I don't use the nose of the seat as anything but a perch for my hand when I'm chatting to someone or waiting for a long light so I'm not sure if B-17S will have too much of an impact, but since most girls don't seem to like them I think I'll stick to looking at the B-17.

The comparison pics between B-17 and B-68 was great, too. I thought that the B-68 would look massive on a skinny bike but it looks okay.

The big problem I was having with the Terry was that my girly bits were not accommodated in any way, so no position alleviated the pressure. While my sitbones get sore with my Avocet if I don't ride for a while, it's more the numbness I have issues with.

But I should also mention that I'm not a recreational biker but a necessity rider who commutes to/from work due to lack of parking (and the fact I only live about 4 miles from work). I ride in jeans and other similar pants, so that could also play a role in the discomfort. Still, people rode in all sorts of clothes before padded shorts came along, so I'm still going to think that a Brooks will be in the end a better choice for me. And who knows, if I find the seat comfy, I may want to ride more and longer!

Still not sure which one's better!!

[dex]

But I should also mention that I'm not a recreational biker but a necessity rider who commutes to/from work due to lack of parking (and the fact I only live about 4 miles from work). I ride in jeans and other similar pants, so that could also play a role in the discomfort.

I have a Brooks Finesse on my road bike and a B17 on my singlespeed city/commuter bike. I never had problems doing short rides (typically 3-10 miles) in regular clothes (jeans, capris, or skirts and tights) on either of my Brooks saddles.

Good luck finding the right saddle!

[elk]

I ride my Brooks in streetclothes...and have ridden up to 20 miles thusly
with no problem. In fact, jeans aren't so slippery.

Don't sweat it too much. Lots of gals seem to start with the B17...and if that doesn't work....try the B67, 68 etc.

elk

[sandra]

I have both, the B17 and the B67. They are both equally comfortable to me. I ride them both with regular clothes with no problem. If I had my pick, I'd probably pick the B67 or B68, depending on if you want springs or no springs.

If your order from Wallingford Bikes they have a 6 month return policy.

[KnottedYet]

I have two B67 saddles. I loooooove the springs, but I tend to sit "hard" on the saddle anyway which springs really help. Yup, they do add some weight. Grant Peterson feels there's no difference in function between the B67 (springs) and the B68 (no springs). He's not a girl. I'd go by what LisaSH says or what MimiTabby says before I go with what Mr. Rivendell says.

My 2nd B67 came along for my 2nd bike just cuz I loved my first B67 so much, and saw no need to mess with success. (once I figured out the creaking noise issue, there were no No NO problems!)

[mimitabby]

I'm no expert on the B68 because i've never had one. Would like to try it based on the fact that I don't think my (cool looking) springs flex much when I ride.
I have no evidence that they do. On the other hand, I already have the B67 why replace it? to lose a pound? nah.