advice on bike saddles

[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.

[elk]

I have both...B67 and B68 ( betcha didn't know that... ) and the springs definitely work. I can feel a clear difference in the 2 saddles on bumps.

[badger]

I decided to try the B-17S. My boyfriend found one at a local exchange shop for $40 with no signs of wear so I shall give it a go. The measurements are essentially the same as my Avocet, so I don't think the short nose will be too much of an issue, at least I hope not!

the only downside is he's in England and I won't get the saddle til January. I'm excited, though!

[KnottedYet]

Just bear in mind that the outer margin (under the cantle plate) of the Brooks will be pretty much un-useable for the sit bones. You'd be pressing the bones on leather over metal rather than on suspended leather. (so if the saddle feels ridiculously hard, move it back a titch)

[mimitabby]

I have some info on an S saddle. A friend of mine who rode the Paris Brest Paris this year had a brooks normal sized saddle (sorry; don't know what model) on the back of their tandem. whenever she stood up, the nose of the saddle was poking her. She got the "S" model instead 1 month before the big ride (1200 kilometers). She had many problems* due to the length of time she had to stay in the saddle. But saddle sores was not one of them.

*numbness in hands and feet that did not go away YET, lost toenails, PTSD*

[spokewench]

I've ridden an Avocet O2 for years (not the same one, but several of the same on all of my bikes) They do not make them anymore so I purchased a Terry Zero X saddle and I really like it. I use it on my mountain bike. It is minimally padded, but enough for me.

You can purchase them on the Terry Precision Bicycle website.

They have a nice return policy on saddles if you do not like it. Check it out.