Saddle problems.. STILL

[MattHB]

Yep, the selle SLC isn't going to work. A pity cos it looks great!

A spoon isn't too bad, but after an hour and a half it's game over (this was ok for longer to start with but I've lost a lot of my own padding since then), the stock saddle is also no go.

Doing some proper research this time, and measuring my sit bone width (115mm centre to centre) it looks like the common factor with the three saddles I've tried might be that they're all between 135mm and 138mm wide. The spesh system suggests that I'd need a wider saddle than this, from 144 for aero positions going wider for on the hoods.

There are so many options it seems a nightmare. I'm pretty confident I've got the bike setup right now. 4 hours is the most I've done and managed it ok, albeit a little achy up top.

So.. Brooks? Im wondering if this could be an option due to the wide build and the moldability of the leather.

I realise that no one can give any kind of answer as its all based on personal experience and there seems to be no real science to getting it right.

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

You need to harden your arse up, get someone to hit your arse cheeks with a lump hammer!

 

[MattHB]

You need to harden your arse up, get someone to hit your arse cheeks with a lump hammer!

should be pretty hard by now!

 

[DCLane]

My Carrera Virtuoso came with a Selle Big Bum saddle. It was too wide for me; maybe that type of saddle would help? It's at my parents atm but could get SWMBO to collect it this weekend if I know by tomorrow am.

Not saying you've a big bum, but ...

 

[MattHB]

Thanks for the offer Dave, I think that might be pretty big even for me!

 

[simon.r]

I have a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a fox...with apologies to Richard Curtis

Buy 3 Brooks saddles from Halfords for £120. Sell 2 of them for £50 each. Result is a new Brooks saddle for £20 If you don't like it, sell it in 2 months time for £40.

I could be a millionaire this time next year...with apologies to John Sullivan

 

[MattHB]

do you think they'd really let you get 3 of the same thing? That's crazy

 

[simon.r]

do you think they'd really let you get 3 of the same thing? That's crazy

Yes, just done it (without actually hitting the buy button) and it shows up as £120 for all 3.

 

[MattHB]

Blimey. I might actually do this

 

[simon.r]

There may be a flaw in my plan! All my local stores (Nottingham, Derby and Leicester) are showing no stock for the honey B17. Halfords will deliver 2 black ones to a local store, but when I ask for 3 they've no stock!

Back to the drawing board.

To answer your original question, the only way you'll really find out is to try one. I and lots of others like them. Many don't. If you do try one and don't like it you should be able to sell it on at a small loss.

 

[MattHB]

I think I might give it a go. It'll look odd on a carbon tho! But I can't see it when I'm sat on it!

 

[Manonabike]

I think I might give it a go. It'll look odd on a carbon tho! But I can't see it when I'm sat on it!

If you could try a brooks saddle, do you know which one would you like to try?

 

[MattHB]

If you could try a brooks saddle, do you know which one would you like to try?

I think I'm favouring the idea of the imperial or failing that the B17 standard. I love the look of the swift but it's narrower and I wonder if this will defeat the object.

 

[compo]

I am of somewhat generous proportions where I sit, ie, I have a fat arse, and the recently acquired Brooks B17 is working well for me. It is gradually breaking in, and that is something you will have to accept. It might be good from day one or you may have many miles of purgatory before one day you realise the saddle is suddenly comfortable. I also find it more comfortable to ride in unpadded trousers or shorts.

 

[Manonabike]

I think I'm favouring the idea of the imperial or failing that the B17 standard. I love the look of the swift but it's narrower and I wonder if this will defeat the object.

Mmmm, I have a B17 Special which I have laced so you could say it's an imperial special

It's not for sale but I could let you borrow it for a weekend or even maybe a week.

I think you are just down the road from me in Poole. I'm in Bournemouth.

PM me if you are interested.