Brooks saddles on modern bikes

[NotthatJasonKenny]

I have a 2010 Specialized Allez elite, the one that comes with a white saddle and bar tape. I've changed the bar tape to black but I'm having saddle issues. As my rides are getting longer I'm thinking of trying a brooks, in black obviously but is there a brooks which will look ok on it without being laughed at?

 

[Herzog]

I think it would look strange and wouldn't contemplate it - but why you should you place any importance to my opinion? If you fancy it, go for it.

You sure it's a Brooks you want?

 

[just jim]

The Team Pro is a nice one...

 

[Davidc]

I gave up caring what the wannabe fashion police thought about 40 years ago. About time you did too!

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

I gave up caring what the wannabe fashion police thought about 40 years ago. About time you did too!

You may be right! Sod it, it's my bike and if it helps me ride it longer all the better!

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

I think it would look strange and wouldn't contemplate it - but why you should you place any importance to my opinion? If you fancy it, go for it.

You sure it's a Brooks you want?

I'm on the larger side and I keep seeing good recommendations for them 'for bigger arses!'

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

The Team Pro is a nice one...

The team pro classic looks nice with the chrome rivets, also like the b17 narrow or imperial? Not sure which? It's an expensive mistake if it's the wrong one!

 

[Davidc]

They sell well second hand. Contact Baggy of this parish, she used to have a saddle library.

 

[Garz]

I have a 2010 Specialized Allez elite, the one that comes with a white saddle and bar tape. I've changed the bar tape to black but I'm having saddle issues. As my rides are getting longer I'm thinking of trying a brooks, in black obviously but is there a brooks which will look ok on it without being laughed at?

I have a B17 special on my 'modern bike'. At the end of the day when people see you on the bike your ass covers the saddle so as long as your comfortable - does it matter?

 

[NotthatJasonKenny]

I guess not Garz, I have a brand new B17 in brown, gonna try that out for a while and if I get on with it I'll make the leap to a black one!

 

[oldfatfool]

I put my aged flyer on the roadie and did a hilly sportive on it a while back, got one or two weird looks but at least my arse didn't hurt.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Contact Baggy of this parish, she used to have a saddle library.

LINKY

 

[dellzeqq]

I have a 2010 Specialized Allez elite, the one that comes with a white saddle and bar tape. I've changed the bar tape to black but I'm having saddle issues. As my rides are getting longer I'm thinking of trying a brooks, in black obviously but is there a brooks which will look ok on it without being laughed at?

no

 

[Manonabike]

I'm on the larger side and I keep seeing good recommendations for them 'for bigger arses!'

Brooks work well on any size arse but make sure you measure your sitbones. That is the best way to prevent an expensive mistake.

A large size arse does not equate to wide sitbones.

A have 6 brooks saddles, from the wide B67 to the narrow B15 Swallow and my two favourites are the Team Pro (after lots and lots of miles ) and the Swallow. Two years ago I thought I needed a wider saddle when in fact, it was quite the opposite.

Here is some useful information on how to decide what saddle to try.

 

[Herzog]

I'm on the larger side and I keep seeing good recommendations for them 'for bigger arses!'

You'd be surprised how comfortable even the most 'racey' saddle are. I have Specialized Romin Pro saddles on all my bikes and despite being razor thin and very hard, are extremely comfortable (more so than my Brooks B17).

Do you have a LBS where you can try many different types out?