Brooks or similar

[paul-kent]

is there a secret to getting reasonable price brooks saddles or are they all effected by the scene tax

 

[mjr]

I've not seen anyone offering much more than a few pounds off a new one. I'm thinking of selling an old one and really hope the second-hand price holds up too

 

[Grand Primo]

I bought 2 on ebay for what I consider to be good prices. Worth watching a few auctions before bidding, to get your eye in.

 

[biggs682]

@paul Kent what model are you after? Only asking because I have a couple of nice professionals I am not going to be using

 

[Dogtrousers]

Spa Nidd are similar to, and cheaper than, Brooks. I have no experience of them though.

 

[tyred]

I can't post a link at the moment from this this thing but there are Chinese copies of the B17 and also the B66 available from eBay for c£35. I've bought a few in the past year and would actually consider it better than the real B17! I think Gyes is the brand name and I believe that they make the Spa saddles too.

The B66 copy has the advantage of being single rail so you don't need a special clamp.

 

[JimboJames1972]

I've got two Brooks B17 saddles that I swap between my bikes.

Both were bought second hand for £35.

One is significantly more used than the other. This more used one is the most comfortable of the two, and the most comfortable saddle I have used. I can ride all day without any discomfort at all. It did take about 200 miles to get it shaped to my bottom, rather than the bottom of the previous owner, but now it is perfect. Unfortunately, I have no idea how many miles the previous owner had used it for.

The newer one is harder and stiffer. It also has much more of a shine to it and is significantly more slippery to ride. I am hoping that the shine will go and it will soften with use.

In short, buying second hand is fine, if you look at several and get the one that best suites your bottom and pocket...

J

 

[paul-kent]

Just scored a b67 for a decent price, bit too new for the bike I'm building but it'll do for starters

 

[robsa]

Wrights saddles are quite good, keep an eye on ebay for one. Ive had one for years, tend to swap it around on my bikes. Was like a brick when I acquired it ( off a junk bsa in the scrap yard) soaked it in neatsfoot oil and its been like a pair of slippers but for your bum

 

[Rafferty]

Cardiff make fine saddles. I have one, the Mercia model,and would recommend it. Copper plated rails, rivets and bag loops.

 

[steveindenmark]

Charge spoon saddles always get a good write up and they are cheap.

I bought a brand new Brooks Imperial from e Bay Germany for £8. But was very fortunate, I think.

 

[paul-kent]

Aquired an old bike last week which had an unnamed seat which suits the build style slightly more
Edit* bike in pic is the one I built up, not the one acquired!

 

[robsa]

Oh I like that