oxford_guy
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- Oxford, England
Hi - I'm thinking of getting a Brooks saddle for my Hewitt Cheviot SE tourer, I was wondering if people think the Brooks B72 (in antique brown, of course) would make a good touring saddle?:
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=8979&categoryID=354
Its lighter and has less "rock" than the vertically sprung Champion/Flyer and am thinking more comfy for long tours than the unsprung B17.
My only concerns with it (given that I've not seen one in the flesh) are:
* will the fitting fit my seatpost? I don't understand the differences between single and dual rail mounting, am unsure which the B72 is and whether it will fit my seatpost (a Kalloy R Type )
* is the B72 the right shape for a drop-handled touring bike, I know some saddles are better for a more upright riding position
If anyone has experience of using the B72, could you let me know? Thanks
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=8979&categoryID=354
Its lighter and has less "rock" than the vertically sprung Champion/Flyer and am thinking more comfy for long tours than the unsprung B17.
My only concerns with it (given that I've not seen one in the flesh) are:
* will the fitting fit my seatpost? I don't understand the differences between single and dual rail mounting, am unsure which the B72 is and whether it will fit my seatpost (a Kalloy R Type )
* is the B72 the right shape for a drop-handled touring bike, I know some saddles are better for a more upright riding position
If anyone has experience of using the B72, could you let me know? Thanks