Brooks Saddles

[g19]

As far as i know it was a cheap solution for a saddle that has become (too) soft and by working with laces the firmness was back.

That is what i know.

[moonfroggy]

so the laced saddles at wallbikes is it just aesthetics now that they sell them? because i like how they look.

[moonfroggy]

so i emailed and asked about the laced saddle and i got a reply! i love how helpful they are at wallingford

this is what they said

The leather on the pre-aged saddles has been treated to make it more flexible. The lacing helps this softer saddle keep its shape.

[ivorygorgon]

Ordered a B17 s last week from Wallbike. Came in the mail today. DH tried to install it, but he said it is too short so he can't put it far enough back. BUMMER!!!! I emailed Bill with a few questions. Hope he gets back to me soon. I want to exchange the B17s, probably for the B17. Will wait and see what Bill has to say.

For those of you who have the Team Pro, do you spend much time in the drops? So far, I spend 0 time in the drops. Still trying to find out which saddle would be best for me.

My sit bones measure 150mm center to center. I am a fairly casual rider, but I am training for a century and am riding 60 to 100 miles a weekend. My biggest problem with comfort is width of the saddle and "girly bits," smushness.

Any nudge in the right direction would be helpful.

[blackhillsbiker]

I was only able to use my S saddle (B67S) on my Kona with an extra setback seatpost – the Velo Orange Grand Cru. My next Brooks will probably be a standard (not women-specific) saddle.

Deb

[Desert Tortoise]

I did the wood bench test and there was a slight squish, barely noticable. Thought the Team Pro S would be ok and it ended up being terribly painful with the bits. Exchanged it for the B17 Imperial, what a difference!

Also, started out with the S model, way too short rails. Couldn't go back far enough and it felt like the seat had no nose, felt weird. Made sure the B17 Imperial was regular and it's so much better.

As for drops, didn't even try it with the pro. Too painful to lean down any more.

Got mine from Wallbikes too, awesome customer service!

[Kerry1976]

After doing lots of reading here on TE, I just ordered the B17 Imperial from Wallbikes. Like the return guarantee - how can you go wrong with that? Hope to receive early next week!