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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
Originally posted by Benjamin Lewis Stan Shankman wrote:
Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? I did on my new Rivendell Rambouillet. I have to say it looks great; even though I was highly sceptical it wouldn't. Riding it the first time was the second most painful experience that region had ever felt (the first was not seat related). After waiting a hundred miles for the break-in to happen, I decided to go against the Brooks code of conduct and dunk it. After dunking in cold water twice and riding it immediatley afterwards, it has became the most comfortable seat I have ever had. The angle adjustment is tricky though, as the nose never seems to soften up. As for riding in the rain throw a bag or seat cover over it and go. Your bottom will cover it in sweat when you ride anyways. Eric -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
I've got two bikes at the moment and each of them has a BROOKS saddle.
One is a hybrid type bike, with an upright riding positon and it has a Champion Flyer. Thats like a B-17 only it has a pair of coil springs. The other bike has a B-17 'Narrow' and this bike has aero bars. Lewis. ................................ "Stan Shankman" wrote in message si.com... Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? I'm just wondering what the popular consensus is. What about leather in general? Anyone? - Stan Shankman |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
"Stan Shankman" wrote in message i.com... Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? I'm just wondering what the popular consensus is. What about leather in general? I've still got my Brooks Pro which I bought new in 1972. Haven't had it on a bike in over 20 years, tho. Thinking about trying a new Brooks...but that old one *never* molded to my butt. My other concern is that I tend to slide out of position on a smooth saddle. Right now I've got 3 or 4 San Marco Era K or San Marco Night Train saddles with synthetic suede to keep me from sliding around. And it's not a fit issue...I've gone through several bike fittings over the years, I'm in the right position, but I just don't stay in the right place with a smooth saddle. Lee |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
"Stan Shankman" wrote in message si.com...
Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? I'm just wondering what the popular consensus is. What about leather in general? Hey, the winner of the solo division of RAAM this year (Allen Larson) used Brooks on his bikes; says it was more comfortable with less issues of numbness than the saddle he used last year. Anyway, some folks will not like them because they are retro, or heavy, or they do not like the looks, or .... Some folks love them because they are retro, they are comfortable, etc. You will have to find your own way, grasshopper, and decide how YOU feel about a Brooks rather than going with 'popular consensus'. - rick |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
Rick Onanian wrote in message ...
On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 13:50:15 -0500, Stan Shankman wrote: Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? I'm just wondering what the popular consensus is. What about leather in general? This morning, I finally took a look at some leather saddles, mostly Brooks, online. The posts I've seen regarding them convinced me that they're worth a try. Then, I saw pictures of them. Now, I'm not terribly shallow; I take function over form anyday. However, they look to darn silly to me, and I imagine I'd look at the bike and say to myself "Naw, maybe I'll ride tomorrow instead". I am quite comfortable in my plastic saddles, so I don't find a need to change. If I find discomfort, I may yet try a Brooks, ugliness [subjective, of course] be damned. Anyone? - Stan Shankman Buy it and ride it, you'll like it. Don't let it dry out. Wear cycling shorts or black pants. |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
"Stan Shankman" wrote:
Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? Oh yes. I'm just wondering what the popular consensus is. What about leather in general? Brooks, Lepper, and other well-made leather saddles are generally much heavier, much more expensive, and more difficult to maintain than most quality plastic saddles. Many riders find the comfort of such a saddle well worth the tradeoffs, and will not ride any other kind of saddle. Others prefer the timeless appearance of a leather saddle over that of a plastic one. I'd say there is an analogous relationship between expensive, high-quality handmade leather shoes and those which are injection-molded from plastics. Both have their benefits and shortcomings. Most folks who don't make a distinction wind up using the plastic kind because they are cheap and require little to no upkeep. And neither kind will be satisfactory unless it fits properly. Chalo Colina |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
"Stan Shankman" wrote in message i.com... Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? I'm just wondering what the popular consensus is. What about leather in general? Anyone? Anyone - try everyone... I have them on 4 bikes, all B17 black, on the full suspension mt. bike, the tourer/commuter, the Heron road - goes everywhere bike and even on the new Lemond titanium. Seems like a blasphemy to put a 500 gram leather saddle on a double butted titanium frame, but my butt thinks otherwise. They are the most comfortable saddle I've used, probably the reason I can ride +5000 miles this year and 4,000 last year after 2 years of prostate inflammations that was certainly cycling related. The leather, the width and the shape does the best job I've found at supporting my ass without causing pressure in the soft tissue. I've also tried the Terry Liberator, Terry Fly, Specialized Body Geometry and assorted Flite style, plus assorted Selle San Marco's, Vetta's, Bontragers, etc... Nothing is as comfortable as the Brooks, mostly as I rely on the saddle to support me and the shorts to pad me. Many saddles have too much padding which tends to compress the soft tissue in the crotch, which you generally don't want. That said, I did find that my sit bones press down onto the saddle right at the edge of the seam of the chamois, causing blisters to form, resulting in a move to XL padded shorts (from L). I also invested in the Carradace covers for riding on hot/humid days and/or in the rain. A shower cap comes along with me as well, as the Carradace is not totally water proof. I treat every 2 mos. or so with Proofide to keep the saddles in shape. And as others have said, the tilt is important and takes some experimenting. Nose up higher then usual seems to be the best choice. Having a post that allows very minute adjustment is important. Also note that they do not slide back as far as a typical saddle, the result for me is an investment in Easton and CLB seat posts that have more setback then is typical to get the saddle/seat tube/reach position back to where it belongs. Bottom line, if I didn't have to, I wouldn't use one, preferring a lower maintenance and lighter saddle, and if your butt doesn't need it and is comfortable on your current saddle, don't change. Steve B. |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
In article m,
"Stan Shankman" wrote: Would anyone seriously consider using a Brooks saddle when building up a new road bike? I'm just wondering what the popular consensus is. What about leather in general? Anyone? Dis gots ta be a troll. |
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What do you guys think of Brooks saddles? Are they goofy or what?
In article ,
Rick Onanian wrote: While the shape is similar, it's not the shape that bothers me. It's the material and the fasteners used. It's a very subjective thing, but it just looks too silly for me, at least, until I find that I'm not comfortable on a plastic saddle. And then, I have a Selle Italia Prolink that came on my Giant TCR2, and the whole bike just looks so cool, that I see it and want to ride. Isn't this just one of the best demonstrations of why it's a good thing that there is consumer choice? I think those modern saddles look goofy as can be, with wierd patchwork fabric tops and embroidery that is designed to increase the friction between you and your bike. Saddles are supposed to be smooth so that there is no movement between your shorts and your skin- all the slippage should happen between the shorts and the saddle. If you're slipping down the saddle- and need pseudo-velcro to keep your butt in place- it's either the wrong saddle or it's poorly adjusted. But if you like how they look and like how it feels to ride them, than you should and I got *nothing* to say about it. It's your butt, not mine and what fits me may not fit you. I'm happy to keep riding the too-silly Brooks Team Pro I bought in 1977. What matters is riding bike. |
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