Which Brooks Saddle?
04-27-13, 09:17 PM
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Which Brooks Saddle?
I always wanted one and my tired ass needs a more comfortable saddle. Which Brook is the most comfortable for a skinny bum.
04-27-13, 10:44 PM
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I had a Brooks Swift that I liked and I'm pretty narrow assed. I actually like plastic saddles over the Brooks. I've tried several and just never really liked them that much. What's comfortable for some people aren't comfortable for others.
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The B17 is a good Brooks to start with. 
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04-28-13, 10:23 AM
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Posture? bending low over drop bars . the Pro, swift, colt etc. is good ,
sitting up more, the B #17 is popular.. bolt upright, the #67
sitting up more, the B #17 is popular.. bolt upright, the #67
04-28-13, 11:43 AM
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https://www.brooksengland.com/
Saddles........
https://www.brooksengland.com/catalog...-shop/saddles/
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04-29-13, 11:37 PM
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I heard selle anatomicas are the best leather saddle out of the box. Having a "skinny bum" myself, I veer away from brooks because they take a while to break in (according to some threads I've read), ESPECIALLY for the skinny bummed. I recommend soaking your brooks (if you decide to get one) in water or somehow get the leather hammock wet to simulate sweat, making the saddle easier to break in.
04-30-13, 01:28 AM
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Besides fit, consider how you would attach a seat bag if you ever decide you want one. I have a Champion Flyer, which has spring suspension. It is a beast to mate up with a bag, even the Millbrook and Glenbrook made by Brooks. So, I got a B-17. It is exactly as comfortable, by the way, which is natural as it has the same top as the B-17
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05-06-13, 01:59 PM
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I just purchased a Brooks Champion Flyer, and I am loving it. I have only had it for a couple of weeks.
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I have an Imperial Narrow with laced sides. It is a beautiful saddle.
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