Originally Posted by
canklecat
I rode a friend's bike with SA saddle around the block and had the same impression -- the hammock fit would lock me into one position. While it was comfortable, the ride was too short to judge.
For my road bikes I prefer the typical long, narrow, firm saddles because I scoot around a lot to suit the terrain and how hard or easily I want to pedal. Not sure I could adapt to a single position saddle.
I agree with liking more modern long narrow firm saddles - center groove or split rail for me.
If the suspended leather saddle gives only 1 position then I would tighten the bolt. They clearly don't offer the movement one gets from long narrow modern, but mine allow me to rotate hips for a lower position and the cutout is beneficial. I can also push back on the rear if riding without my full weight on the saddle as in 'seated climbs' or long hard steady cruising. B17 with the thick leather was too wide for me. I never owned a Brooks with cutout (Imperial?).
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