How do I choose a Brooks saddle width?
You don’t want to be sitting on the cantle plate as it will remain as firm as the metal it’s made of and will not conform to the shape of your sit bones. This means you need to add 20 to 30mm to the width for a Brooks in comparison to a regular saddle.
How wide is Brooks B17?
If a narrower saddle better suits your riding style, Brooks also makes a B17 Narrow, with a 151mm width rather than the standard 175mm.
Are Brooks saddles good for road bikes?
Team Pro and Swift work well on road bike setups. B17s are more tailored towards an upright position. I use Swifts on 2 road bikes and B17 Specials on the Brompton and tandem (tandem very much tailored to touring with an upright position).
Are Brooks saddles worth the money?
What’s more, if properly maintained, a Brooks saddle could be the last saddle you ever need to buy. The strong steel chassis and handmade leather coverings are designed to last a lifetime, making Brooks one of the best value-for-money saddles available in the long run!
Why are Brooks saddles so popular?
The strong steel chassis and handmade leather coverings are designed to last a lifetime, making Brooks one of the best value-for-money saddles available in the long run!
Are Brooks saddles really that comfortable?
Is it comfortable? Surprisingly, it is comfortable because it is so hard. Instead of filling all your crevices with gel pads, which effectively give many more points of friction and cause saddle sores, the Brooks saddles are effectively a very stiff hammock hung from each end.
Are Brooks B17 saddles comfortable?
Final Thoughts on the Brooks B17 Saddle This is the perfect saddle for touring. That’s probably why almost every bicycle tourist uses one. Once broken in, the B17 offers all-day comfort. I would go as far as to say that this is the most comfortable saddle that I’ve ever owned.
Do I want a Brooks saddle?
Which is better the Brooks B17 or the B17 narrow?
The B17 narrow is still quite new and not yet fully moulded to my backside, but my impression so far is that the shape is better and will be more comfortable in the long run. I guess however that it will depend on various factors, such as how upright a position you ride in, so there will be no definitive answer to this question.
How does a Brompton B17 feel when riding?
The B17 does feel a bit of a lump and feel quite wide when you first sit on it after riding other saddles. I found that when swapping between riding on a standard brompton saddle and going to a B17.
What kind of Saddle is a Brooks Flyer?
The Flyer and its ladies model Flyer S are classically sprung saddles for long distance trekking and touring. It is directly descending from the B66 Champion, first featured in the 1927 catalogue. Sharing the same leather tops of the B17 models, they combine the comfort of these popular models with the extra suspension granted by two rear springs.
When did the Brooks Flyer Come on the market?
It has been on the market for over 100 years, being featured in as early as the 1898 catalog . The Flyer and its ladies model Flyer S are classically sprung saddles for long distance trekking and touring. It is directly descending from the B66 Champion, first featured in the 1927 catalogue.