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  1. #1
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    Brooks B67? Or Conquest?

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    The saddle quest continues, much to my irritation. Brooks seems to be the only saddle that does not cause inner chafing
    for me. (Where the leg meets the pelvis). Had a Brooks B17, liked it until 30 miles, then my female bits hurt. Got the Imperial,
    which I rode for 60, and I felt like my f.bits were being pinched. SO,...suggestions ladies? My bum hurts at the sit bones area,
    and I feel like I might be sitting on the rivets? I Think the b67 may be my best option, but it is shorter than the B17. The Conquest looks
    good and gives me 5 mm length over the B17. Any help greatly appreciated.

  2. #2
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    Good luck in your search. I've tried multiple saddles with and without a cutout and multiple shorts with varying shammy thicknesses and I still have problems with chafing on the female parts. I'm currently using the B17 and really like it. Works well for all the other parts.
    2012 Jamis Quest Brooks B17 Blue
    2012 Jamis Dakar XC Comp SI Ldy Gel
    2013 Electra Verse

  3. #3
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    Thanks for the reply. I got a B17 on ebay yesterday. How long until your sit-bones didn't hurt?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubylvr View Post
    Thanks for the reply. I got a B17 on ebay yesterday. How long until your sit-bones didn't hurt?
    I never had any pain with the b17, but I had been riding on other saddles for a year before getting the Brooks.
    2012 Jamis Quest Brooks B17 Blue
    2012 Jamis Dakar XC Comp SI Ldy Gel
    2013 Electra Verse

  5. #5
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    You didn't mention what type of bike you are putting this on and what type of riding position and/handlebars, All of those are going to come into play as you probably know, each position puts your "sits" in a different spot. Hope the B17 is the answer!
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