Brooks 860g saddle. Will it be too heavy?

[Accy cyclist]

I fancy one of these for my Ridgeback touring bike. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...148iNSv98Nv3jxtGFTyNEaAgX68P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds The question is at 860g and with a fully laden saddle bag attached to it will it be too top heavy? I've found that when i dismount the bike when the bag's full it takes some effort to keep it upright. Will the heavy saddle be the straw that breaks the camel's back?

 

[Accy cyclist]

How heavy is the bag when full? How heavy is the current sadle? Compare and consider the difference.

The bag is about 3 bottles of beer,a large pie,a flask and spare cloths in weights worth. The current saddle is a bog standard one, so i'd say around 350 to 500g maybe.

 

[Fab Foodie]

And how many kilos of Accy cyclist on top of that?

 

[dim]

if you want a good touring saddle .... forget out the springs and look at the Brooks Cambium C17 carved .... designed for touring/long distance and extremely comfortable (I have on on my Giant TCR)

 

[Pale Rider]

I noticed the extra weight when I changed to a cheapie Spa leather saddle.

So you will probably notice extra weight as well, but only you can say if it's too much.

You could try taping a tin of beans to your current saddle as a test.

 

[Accy cyclist]

And how many kilos of Accy cyclist on top of that?

65.4 kilos

 

[ColinJ]

And how many kilos of Accy cyclist on top of that?

I think (this time) that Accy does have a bit of a point. I rode a few 200s with a large rack-mounted bag on my bike and found it disconcerting having the bike made very top-heavy by it.

 

[Accy cyclist]

if you want a good touring saddle .... forget out the springs and look at the Brooks Cambium C17 carved .... designed for touring/long distance and extremely comfortable (I have on on my Giant TCR)

There's something about the springs and that retro look. It's springs or nothing.

 

[raleighnut]

I'd planned on buying one, luckily I had a spin on Chris' bike with one fitted, not only do they squeak but the up 'n' down movement is a bit disconcerting, maybe you get used to it in time. I'd get a B17 (same top) or a B17n (they fit my 'sit bones' better) and both are cheaper

 

[Fab Foodie]

I think (this time) that Accy does have a bit of a point. I rode a few 200s with a large rack-mounted bag on my bike and found it disconcerting having the bike made very top-heavy by it.

I take the point, my B17 on my TCR had the same effect, but when you add touring stuff and saddle-bags it goes with the territory.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Springs are unnecessary on a saddle now, and there's a reason they don't really make them that way anymore. (Well, except Brooks, for those that want that look, which is understandable up to a point!).

If you want the look, go for it and enjoy it, but then don't start fretting about weight. A slightly heavier saddle isn't going to make your Ridgeback topple over. It looks nice, spend your money and enjoy it!

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'd planned on buying one, luckily I had a spin on Chris' bike with one fitted, not only do they squeak but the up 'n' down movement is a bit disconcerting, maybe you get used to it in time. I'd get a B17 (same top) or a B17n (they fit my 'sit bones' better) and both are cheaper

I've seen plenty Brooks saddles but none with springs. I reckon they'll be very comfy. WHEN you get used to the springyness!

 

[Accy cyclist]

Springs are unnecessary on a saddle now, and there's a reason they don't really make them that way anymore. (Well, except Brooks, for those that want that look, which is understandable up to a point!).

If you want the look, go for it and enjoy it, but then don't start fretting about weight. A slightly heavier saddle isn't going to make your Ridgeback topple over. It looks nice, spend your money and enjoy it!

The only trouble is the saddle bag will probably hide the springs from view,when attached to the saddle loops.

 

[ColinJ]

I take the point, my B17 on my TCR had the same effect, but when you add touring stuff and saddle-bags it goes with the territory.

But it must be less obvious when you also have panniers lower down to spread the load?

 

[Accy cyclist]

They do squeak but, like tinnitus, you only notice it when it is quite.

Have you ridden on one Adrian. If so what do you think about them. Good or not so good?