Warthog Posted March 22, 2016 Share Warthog, thanks for the test ride today, much appreciated. Holy smokes, this saddle is very, very comfortable indeed. Even without padded shorts. Wow.You're welcome mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHB Posted April 22, 2016 Share Good day all.I need some advise please on the brooks saddles. I am looking between the B17 and the Flyer/Conquest (basically the B17 with springs), for my hardtail MTB.I weight about 120kgs, since most of this will be on the saddle. Which one would you indicate would work best? I have heard about springs squeking etc on the flyer. Given my weight and what I am going to use it for, what would you suggest? I am riding mostly farmroads, and every 2nd/3rd weekend a bit of wolwespruit. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted April 22, 2016 Share B17 . I also think the springs in the other models are just to give it the LOOK . You weight should also not really be an issue . My brother-in-law pulls the scales round about in the same direction and he did Tour de Afrique with his Brookes saddle , no complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted April 22, 2016 Share FHB, what dirt-rider said. Also, I do mostly district/farm roads with a little single track here and there, so basically the same type of riding you do. The B17 will be perfectly fine. I'm 105kg after breakfast/before lunch, and mine was super comfortable from day 1. Did a 110km round trip to Dullstroom this past weekend. The B17 made a world of difference. I suspect you'll really enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted April 24, 2016 Share I rode Brooks spring type on my Dutch bike commuting in London. It's a hardy saddle and I never had issues with squeaking. A squeaking saddle is not from the springs but from leather over the seat rails. A bit of 3 in 1 oil sorts it out. I also have a B17 and it's a do all saddle. Can't talk about weight. Just finished Eroica South Africa 140km ride on my Brooks Select! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanroyal Posted April 24, 2016 Share Hi...any B17's for sale guys ...thanx. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickleberry Posted April 24, 2016 Share Not very aero though???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spokey Posted April 24, 2016 Share I have the 1990 spring one, on my 1989 Claud Butler. Norway to Cape Town in 92/93, was very comfy! Need to dust it off and ride it again!! Loose cog, Sepia, FrequentFaller and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHB Posted May 24, 2016 Share Hi All.Took the plunge and got the Brooks Flyer. Comfy from day 1. Treated it with proofide, it is a nice tan colour now. Took about 10hrs riding to break in. Now I can ride all day, and my ass feels like it was sitting in a leather sofa. Buying this saddle really made my riding so much more enjoyable, normally my ass would curl up and die before the legs gave in, now it is the other way around! This is the best investment that I have made for myself cycling wise. And regarding weight: I dont care that it is 400grams heavier, seriously, what is 400gr when you are 125kg's plus. Dusty, henningvr, Sepia and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted May 24, 2016 Share I have fitted a Cambium on my single speed. Any tips on caring for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted May 24, 2016 Share Apparently you get some special stuff to put on the saddle from Brookes . I have been using Dubbin for many years now and it work for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selous Scout (aka LegTrap) Posted May 24, 2016 Share I have had 2 spinal fusions and after trying numerous saddles bought a B-17 and have never looked back.They don't like water so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted May 24, 2016 Share My well worn in Brooks. I keep on going back to it after trying something else. The most comfortable saddle by far for me. henningvr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted May 24, 2016 Share This is about halfway to Dullstroom. Legs = eina pyn; Arse = super comfy. Dusty and Loose cog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted May 24, 2016 Share FHB, glad to hear the Brooks is working so well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose cog Posted May 24, 2016 Share Water isn't a major issue. FFS, Brooks saddle were made in the UK and would have gone out of business decades ago had a bit of moisture been a major issue! Turn your bike upside down and rub a good amount of Poofide or Dubbin into the underside of the leather. Don't polish it off. This will seal the rough leather and prevent water spray getting into the leather underside. The underside leather is rough and not polished. Your but will shine the leather on the topside into a very smooth surface.Lightly coat the saddle top with Poofide once a month if you ride often and every 6-8 weeks if you ride occasionally. Don't over "dubbin"as you will make the leather too soft and it will sag. After a wet ride dry the saddle with a cloth and allow it to dry naturally out of direct sunlight. Your saddle will last you years. I have some saddles from the 50's which are still going strong. henningvr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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