Brooks Saddles - any bike?

[Ian H]

Hence Brooks and Berthoud both offering titanium alternatives.

 

[ushills]

I have taken delivery (30 mins ago ) of the Spa Cycles version of the Brooks saddle. Seems pretty much the same but a whole lot cheaper ...

I'm impressed thus far - comes in a nice wee bag, with care instructions, Alan key and spanner (for the locknut) and a non-shiny (= less slippery ?) surface. Ordered at 1815 on Wed, delivered Friday 0830.

Looking forward to giving it a ride.

I've ordered this one

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s81p2669

being of the sporty variety, hoping it's as good as it looks.

PS. Couldn't justify the price of a Brookes Swift.

 

[Scoosh]

I've ordered this one

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s81p2669

being of the sporty variety, hoping it's as good as it looks.

PS. Couldn't justify the price of a Brookes Swift.

Have you got/ordered some Proofide too ? Cheapest at Spa ... ... free delivery with the saddle ...

I forgot ... so have to wait to get it .

 

[ushills]

Have you got/ordered some Proofide too ? Cheapest at Spa ... ... free delivery with the saddle ...

I forgot ... so have to wait to get it .

I have a load of Brasher leather treatment that I use on my walking boots so going to use that.

It hasn't overly softened by boots so assume it will be okay for my saddle as well.

 

[skudupnorth]

I have taken delivery (30 mins ago ) of the Spa Cycles version of the Brooks saddle. Seems pretty much the same but a whole lot cheaper ...

I'm impressed thus far - comes in a nice wee bag, with care instructions, Alan key and spanner (for the locknut) and a non-shiny (= less slippery ?) surface. Ordered at 1815 on Wed, delivered Friday 0830.

Looking forward to giving it a ride.

That does look the part,might go for one myself to put on my MTB which is being used as a strong commuter.Like my Brooks but i'm skint and cannot justify spending a load on another seat.Is it slimish i shape ?

 

[Scoosh]

It's not slimish - it's much the same as a regular brooks B17 but with a draw-chord underneath to pull in the 'side flaps', thereby tightening/raising the sitting area and narrowing the bit where one's thighs might rub. (The draw-chord can just be seen in the pic in the ref)

Spa's other saddles are thinner - check here for details.

 

[skudupnorth]

Thinking of the Wharfe model,for £40 you cannot go wrong !

 

[theloafer]

+1

There are racing models such as the Swift or Swallow, and touring models like the B17 wide and some with springs (off-road or tandem stoker). In between are the Pro and Colt. Most are available with titanium rails. For most of us who spend a long time on the bike, they're still the most comfortable.