Brooks Swift or B17
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Jim77 have a read of a similiar thread of mine on Brooks choice. You'll also find a couple of alternative suggestions in there instead of the Brooks.
http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5924
http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5924
Spoked Wheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bournemouth
I have the Team pro and the champion (B17 with a better finish)
They are both very comfortable, however, the Team pro it's a better looking saddle.
If you buy one and you are not one of those lucky people that don't need to brake the saddle in then you must be prepared to give the braking in process a little time. 500 miles for the Team Pro and 200 miles for the Champion (B17) in my case.
I hope that helps
Rick
They are both very comfortable, however, the Team pro it's a better looking saddle.
If you buy one and you are not one of those lucky people that don't need to brake the saddle in then you must be prepared to give the braking in process a little time. 500 miles for the Team Pro and 200 miles for the Champion (B17) in my case.
I hope that helps
Rick
Ivan Ardon
Well-Known Member
Functionally, there's little difference in it. Only you can say if the bling factor is worth the extra cost, no-one else is all that interested.
FWIW I've got a B17 special on my hybrid (I liked the look of the copper rails for just a few quid extra), and it is indeed lovely to ride once you've spent some time getting the adjustment just right.
FWIW I've got a B17 special on my hybrid (I liked the look of the copper rails for just a few quid extra), and it is indeed lovely to ride once you've spent some time getting the adjustment just right.
Big T
Guru
- Location
- Nottingham
I think the only difference is that the Swift has titanium rails, so it's lighter but much more expensive. I've got a B17 standard and have no complaints. It's now nicely broken in and like sitting in an armchair.
dantheman
Veteran
- Location
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire
I must be a dunce or something- I thought a B17 was an airplane!!
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I'm on my second... and I'd by another. Excellent value, last for Donkeys years and I find them perfect from day one.mjones said:
If uncertain which model, go for the B17 at the lower cost to see if the Brooks experience is for you. Available for under £30 if you look around. Bargain.
domtyler
Über Member
Brooks are built to last, not for featherweight performance.
I have three different saddles on three different bikes, I wouldn't dream of sticking a Brooks on my carbon race bike for instance, but on the old winter bike it's perfect.
Mine was comfy from day one btw.
Other saddles are:
Spesh Toupe: 10/10
Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow: 9/10
I have three different saddles on three different bikes, I wouldn't dream of sticking a Brooks on my carbon race bike for instance, but on the old winter bike it's perfect.
Mine was comfy from day one btw.
Other saddles are:
Spesh Toupe: 10/10
Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow: 9/10
I've had a couple of B17s, which have been comfortable from out of the box and in one case has outlasted the bike.
I've got a Ti Swift on my best bike at the moment. It's even more comfortable than the B17 but after 5 years is beginning to age and probably won't last another five. Given that it costs only as much as a tank and a half of diesel, ten years' use instead of twenty isn't a huge issue for me.
They are both great saddles IMO.
I've got a Ti Swift on my best bike at the moment. It's even more comfortable than the B17 but after 5 years is beginning to age and probably won't last another five. Given that it costs only as much as a tank and a half of diesel, ten years' use instead of twenty isn't a huge issue for me.
They are both great saddles IMO.
