Which Brooks B68 Imperial to Buy?

[melly12]

I have settled on a brooks saddle, the B68 imperial. Now do l get the S model or the regular...is there any difference in the cut-out? or is it just the 20mm length?

Any comments would be appreciated


I just bought a Giant Sedona 17, l went for a ride once on the stock seat for maybe a mile and was sore for 3 days! Just trying to get everything fitting perfectly, it takes time!

[pinsonp2]

I purchased a B68 S (not imperial) for a good price on Amazon. My sit bones fwlt great, but I thought I was going to fall off the bike because the saddle was way too short. Sold it. I would recommend the regular. I have a B17 regular and no problem.

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[Desert Tortoise]

My first Brooks saddle was an S and I quickly regretted it. It felt like something was missing or wrong. I exchanged it for a B17 Imperial and what a difference! More comfortable and better handling.

[Biciclista]

I haven't heard of anyone who preferred the S. We just don't wear those long full dresses anymore; it was for that that they were made.

[melly12]

thanks everyone B68 Imperial it is!

[jyyanks]

I know this is an old thread but I am only about 5 ft tall. Do you think the S would make a difference for someone with my height? The Brooks website suggests the "S" model for people who are on the shorter side. Thanks.

[KnottedYet]

If the nose length of regular saddles seem far too long to you, if the nose of most saddles catches on your skirts, or if the nose of your current saddle gets in your way as you ride, then I'd go for the Short version.

Nose length has very little to do with a person being tall or short. It has much more to do with riding style.

For example: I use my legs and body weight to control the bike when I ride. I use a lot of "body English." I tried a friend's Short and thought I was going to crash and die because I had nothing to control the bike with. (BTW, where is Quilfred these days?)

Think about the long nose on racing saddles - that nose has a purpose. But for someone who doesn't use it, that nose would either be inconsequential or in the way.

As far as skirts are concerned: I ride in skirts all the time, and all my saddles are regular length Brooks B67 or B68. No problem.

[Desert Tortoise]

I'm 5'2" was told because I'm short get the S model. It was awful. I exchanged it for the regular length and it made a big difference. I'm having some other issues with the saddle but as far as length goes, the S is NOT the way to go based on your height.

As far length goes, the regular length feels and works nicely with this shorty.