Brooks factory tour

[FrankCrank]

Amazing tour of the Brooks factory, infectious enthusiasm throughout


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEOpGFaf6ws

 

[Emanresu]

What are the advantages of a Brooks saddle. Better to get the sprung version or the standard?

Also as an ex-metal bashers I wouldn't let anyone around with a camera who might be able to spec an alternative factory elsewhere.

 

[FrankCrank]

What are the advantages of a Brooks saddle. Better to get the sprung version or the standard?

Also as an ex-metal bashers I wouldn't let anyone around with a camera who might be able to spec an alternative factory elsewhere.

And what is it you're 'bashing' that you feel so strongly against others witnessing?

 

[raleighnut]

What are the advantages of a Brooks saddle. Better to get the sprung version or the standard?

Also as an ex-metal bashers I wouldn't let anyone around with a camera who might be able to spec an alternative factory elsewhere.

I dunno, I've only got 8 all different models from a B5n to a limited edition Swallow titanium all just as comfy but really my B17n (narrow)is my fave

 

[Jameshow]

And what is it you're 'bashing' that you feel so strongly against others witnessing?

Industrial espionage....

Good luck taking a camera around a Lego, F1 or a BAE factory!!

 

[secretsqirrel]

I love the unsprung Brooks saddles, and use them on 3 different bikes. Just so long as you angle them right, there is a tendency to slide forward otherwise. They don’t take long to break in, and just need a proofing every now and again.
Not for you if you are a weightweeny tho’.

 

[Big John]

I've now got a B17 and it's ok but not my most comfortable saddle. How long before it breaks in? It's deffo a well made piece of kit but as for comfort the jury is still out.

 

[welsh dragon]

I love my B67S saddle. Still looks brand new after 7 or 8 years. I wouldn't change it for anything

 

[Oldhippy]

One if the few products left these days that are a genuine buy once keep always. Does exactly what it is designed for without the never ending 'tweaks' so many things seem to need these days. Carridice likewise.

 

[Emanresu]

Hadn't realised this iconic British company was owned by Selle Royal s.p.a. Also for there is not a lot of investment in plant/equipment so they could uplift it all and put it somewhere foreign without much effort.

 

[Gunk]

All my bikes wear B17 narrows

 

[Jameshow]

I have two b17 and a spa nidd so I think I'm saddled for life.
Only one of the brooks is comfy though.... The spa is still rock hard too!

 

[geocycle]

Three B17s here, a standard steel railed one that’s 21 years old and done more than 50000 miles, a 5 year old Ti framed one that’s very comfortable and a B17 special with steel frame and copper rivets. All are great and i ride without padded shorts. The two most recent ones are noticeably thinner in the leather but quicker to break in. It will be interesting to see how long they last.

 

[secretsqirrel]

Agree they are comfortable to use with normal clothes and are therefore ideal for an around town bike as well as audaxes etc.
I‘m happy to wear jeans on a brooks, whereas my fizik is only comfortable with cycling shorts.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

My go to saddle manufacturer are Brooks. I can do comfy all dayers sitting on those. Never used the spring versions - typically B17. Just had a titanium one repaired and fitted it to my new Merida