Brooks saddles on modern bikes

[dellzeqq]

I can't conceive of buying a saddle without a groove down the middle. This http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/Detail/equipsaddlesroad/road/BG Toupe Pro Saddle is the most comfortable I've ever ridden and it comes in three different sizes (I've got the 130 for my 36 inch bum)

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

A couple of other saddles to consider: Selle San Marco Rolls and Selle Italia Flite.

Both of which have been around for donkey's years but are still in production: they're that good!

A second hand Rolls can be had for around £25, with Flites going for a bit more; those are forum prices, eBay is generally a little more expensive.

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

I guess I'm gonna measure my sit bones tonight to help decide!

 

[accountantpete]

There actually is a saddle which is as comfy as a Brooks and looks great.

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

There actually is a saddle which is as comfy as a Brooks and looks great.

Fugly!

 

[Falwheeler]

I have a B17 Special in my Secteur Elite. I wasn't sure at first but decided that comfort was the most important consideration and the Special looks pretty good anyway. Also have a B17 on my Tricross.

 

[BorderReiver]

I occasionally do sportives on a bike with a Brooks saddle, mudguards (proper ones, not clip on ones), a 32 tooth sprocket on the back and mountain bike pedals.

I am used to getting some funny looks at the start because it isn't the latest carbonfibre supperbike (it is actually titanium) but I usually have the last laugh when it starts to rain (it usually does!) and people are stuggling to push their £5,000 wonder bikes up a 1:5 hill, wearing cleats, after 80 miles.

In short, if it works for you who cares what anybody else thinks? Having tried a Brooks saddle I'm quite happy to sacrifice a little bit of weight (and maybe looks, although I like them) for extra comfort. Must be old age.

 

[martint235]

I've got a Brooks B17 Narrow on both my bikes. Comfort over looks all the time!!

 

[Herbie]

I have a 2010 Specialized Allez elite, the one that comes with a white saddle and bar tape. I've changed the bar tape to black but I'm having saddle issues. As my rides are getting longer I'm thinking of trying a brooks, in black obviously but is there a brooks which will look ok on it without being laughed at?

Nobody sees the saddle when you sit on it...you cant beat a brooks for comfort in my humble opinion...just go for it

 

[ushills]

I have the spa cycles type and in black it looks and feels good on my white bike. Much comfier than the one that it came with.

 

[Garz]

I occasionally do sportives on a bike with a Brooks saddle, mudguards (proper ones, not clip on ones), a 32 tooth sprocket on the back and mountain bike pedals.

I am used to getting some funny looks at the start because it isn't the latest carbonfibre supperbike (it is actually titanium) but I usually have the last laugh when it starts to rain (it usually does!) and people are stuggling to push their £5,000 wonder bikes up a 1:5 hill, wearing cleats, after 80 miles.

In short, if it works for you who cares what anybody else thinks? Having tried a Brooks saddle I'm quite happy to sacrifice a little bit of weight (and maybe looks, although I like them) for extra comfort. Must be old age.

Here here BR!

 

[jayonabike]

My 2010 Specialized Secteur with a Brooks B17 narrow. I think it looks fine, even had positive comments about it from other club riders, & like others have said your arse covers it when your out on it. Go for it I say!

 

[PpPete]

Brooks Swift on my Van Nic Yukon.
No plastic saddle even comes close.

 

[Trickedem]

Brooks Swift on my Van Nic Yukon.
No plastic saddle even comes close.

ditto
But I think you have to have a Brook shaped backside

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

Well it's on ready for my next ride. If I like it I will buy a black one which will at least look ok!

Levelling it was a bugger!