Saddle for MTB

[sundial]

I'm curious as to why you aren't riding with the Brooks on your MTB.

Could you mount a rear fender on the MTB to protect your Brooks from the snow and slush?

[KnottedYet]

I have Brooks saddles on all my bikes.

I'm confused, can you tell us more about why you can't put one on your MTB?

[blackhillsbiker]

My biking buddy and I are going to try some more extreme trail riding than I am used to. I'm told I need to be able to get behind the saddle for descents. I'm afraid that my B-67 is too wide for that sort of thing. I don't want to injure myself (other than on trees, rocks and assorted other obstacles). I thought I'd leave the Specialized saddle on Abbie for mountain biking but I really don't like the width of the nose. It's uncomfortable for all but the shortest rides.

Deb

[KnottedYet]

My biking buddy and I are going to try some more extreme trail riding than I am used to. I'm told I need to be able to get behind the saddle for descents. I'm afraid that my B-67 is too wide for that sort of thing. I don't want to injure myself (other than on trees, rocks and assorted other obstacles). I thought I'd leave the Specialized saddle on Abbie for mountain biking but I really don't like the width of the nose. It's uncomfortable for all but the shortest rides.

Deb

Ah! No, B67 would be like birthing a baby every time! Eeek! I think Kitsune06 used a B17 for that... but beyond that I'm no help.

[sundial]

It can be done but know that your thighs will wail a good one and your butt will get dinged by the hard nose of a Brooks. I've tried it with my Brooks Team Pro S.

Have you tried a WTB saddle? The nose points down on some of their models and WTB's get pretty good reviews overall. Take a looksie at Pure V andDeva.

Also, check into a racing type saddle.

[nscrbug]

I'm currently using a men's Specialized MTB saddle on my road bike. It's the Phenom (143mm) and it is t-shaped, with very minimal padding. So that might be an option for you to look into.

[blackhillsbiker]

Have you tried a WTB saddle? The nose points down on some of their models and WTB's get pretty good reviews overall. Take a looksie at Pure V andDeva.

I have a Devo test saddle from the LBS. I'm hoping to get in a ride tomorrow. It is a minimalist saddle. I'm not worried about it being too hard. My sit bones are toughened up from hundreds of miles on my Brooks. I just hope the nose is narrow enough.

Deb

[blackhillsbiker]

I tried the Devo, then the Deva. I think the Deva's a keeper. Now I have a dilemma. I can buy the test saddle for $50, order a new one for $90, or get a new one on the net for $47 (including shipping). But I'd feel rotten not getting it from the LBS. But I would like to have one that doesn't say "test saddle." $40 dollars is a lot for vanity... Sigh.

Deb