Originally Posted by
Sky King
Going to assume, as you say you've been reading all the posts that you did your sit bone measurement. If you fight inner thigh chafing the design of the B17 (or most brooks) may be an issue, the sides o fthe saddle sometimes bother people and over time, the sides tend to flare out as well - that can be fixed by punching holes and using leather strips like the B17 Imperial. Those who know me here, are now smiling, but I do love Deb Banks, Rivet Saddles - the Rivet Independence may work well for you. Not sure who, in your world stocks them. Shipping saddles to Australia can be pricey.
Here is what it looks like.
I was just going to mention Deb Banks' Rivet saddles. My husband, who is a rando and rides about 5000-6000 miles a year including 1200ks, has switched from Brooks to Rivets in the last year and says NO CHAFING is why. You might want to give it a try.
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