A Brooks in Halfords ?

[Norm]

Therefore, simply go to the loo before your ride, and you'll be no worse off in terms of total weight (bike+rider).

Such things were rather crudely explained to me with the phrase "I've floated a Mersey Trout bigger than that!".

I think people know if they want a Brooks or not, it's one of those heart not head decisions based on the look and the history rather than the weight.

 

[Garz]

The one which is most comfortable when YOU sit on it.

Where is this place that enables ME to trial these mythical stools to sit comfortably?

 

[beachcaster]

Im on my way to loosing 3 stones after regular riding this year.
The way I see it..........The weight of my bike is neither here nor there.
Anyway the heavier the bike......the harder the effort...

I know it might be differentif you are competing in a bike sport...but I would take a bit more weight to get a really comfy saddle any day.

barry

 

[Davidc]

Where is this place that enables ME to trial these mythical stools to sit comfortably?

You can always buy, try, then keep or stick it on ebay!

 

[jimboalee]

Where is this place that enables ME to trial these mythical stools to sit comfortably?

Somewhere, over the rainbow.....


Where's your faith and trust, and pixie dust?


Or are you at the 'age of disbelieving'?

 

[dodgy]

Worth every μg if it's comfortable for you. having a sore &/or aching bottom will slow you down a lot more.

If it isn't comfortable then try something else and sell it. There's bound to be one saddle type among the hoardes on offer which matches your bum!

Had my first one (actually a B15) in 1967 on a Holdsworth Cyclone as original kit. My initial thoughts were also that it seemed a bit hard, but I've been using them ever since and over the years have done 10s of thousands of miles sitting on them. The only time I've had any soreness in the backside have been when I've been temporarily using something else.

Thanks, but I've already found my perfect saddle - a Charge Knife Ti, it's perfect for me, so much so that I've bought another for my new bike which I get in January.

 

[Davidc]

Thanks, but I've already found my perfect saddle - a Charge Knife Ti, it's perfect for me, so much so that I've bought another for my new bike which I get in January.

That's good. Saddles are one thing where because all backsides are NOT equal it's important that there are plenty of designs to chose from. There's nothing good about being out all day with an uncomfortable seat!

 

[dodgy]

Yep, spot on, took me a while to find the perfect one for me.

 

[Tony]

With regard to the weight, I have three Brooks' saddles on my tourer, my expedition bike, and on my aluminium/carbon road bike (cough).
The weight of a saddle on a bike with a full touring load is pretty irrelevant. The main thing is comfort. I have ridden all of my saddles from new with no discomfort at all. For me, it is a matter of the saddle rake and fore-aft position. Get that right, for your own body's peculiarities, and no further problems.

 

[Fnaar]

BUT it reeks of class.....and tradtional values.

After a bit, it might reek of summat else