Brooks leather saddle on two bikes

[DaveB]

I was thinking of getting a Brooks leather saddle. But if I did I would
want to use it on both the MTB and the roadbike for long rides. I
understand they mould to the shape of your bum, so wondering if that
would work ok on two bikes as different as MTB and roadie given the
different seating positions. Anyone got any thoughts?

DaveB

 

[PiledHigher]

DaveB wrote:
> I was thinking of getting a Brooks leather saddle. But if I did I would
> want to use it on both the MTB and the roadbike for long rides. I
> understand they mould to the shape of your bum, so wondering if that
> would work ok on two bikes as different as MTB and roadie given the
> different seating positions. Anyone got any thoughts?
>
> DaveB

The connection between seat and handlebars are not a function of the
bike type. Look at competitive MTB and road and they are very similar
in the positions between, seat, peddles and handlebars.

That's why I get annoyed when people say, i need an upright position,
I'l get a MTB...

 

[Humbug]

On 17/10/06 at 19:59:01 DaveB somehow managed to type:

> I was thinking of getting a Brooks leather saddle. But if I did I
> would want to use it on both the MTB and the roadbike for long rides.
> I understand they mould to the shape of your bum, so wondering if
> that would work ok on two bikes as different as MTB and roadie given
> the different seating positions. Anyone got any thoughts?

Yep no problems. My 30yo Brooks does duty on the Old Grey Bike, the
Moulton, the Yellow Peril and my mountain bike.


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[Euan]

DaveB wrote:
> I was thinking of getting a Brooks leather saddle. But if I did I would
> want to use it on both the MTB and the roadbike for long rides. I
> understand they mould to the shape of your bum, so wondering if that
> would work ok on two bikes as different as MTB and roadie given the
> different seating positions. Anyone got any thoughts?

Only problem I can think of is correctly positioning the saddle each
time you move it. It's probably just me but no matter how hard I try to
match the exact position of the saddle I always seem to get it a little
bit wrong and spend the first half hour of a ride fiddling, riding,
fiddling, riding... probably all in my head.
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[Peter Signorini]

"DaveB" wrote:

>I was thinking of getting a Brooks leather saddle. But if I did I would
>want to use it on both the MTB and the roadbike for long rides. I
>understand they mould to the shape of your bum, so wondering if that would
>work ok on two bikes as different as MTB and roadie given the different
>seating positions. Anyone got any thoughts?

Your solution is simple - you really need to get *two* Brooks saddles :0

But seriously, that should work. Your position shouldn't change radically,
unless you're doing TT and full tilt criteriums on your roadie, but downhill
& 4X on the MTB. I'd reckon a greater issue is the hassle of changing the
saddle over and getting your position all set up correctly.

Brooks are great, and with regular riding you should break it in nicely
after 1200 kms. I've got one on the tandem, the tourer and now the MTB
dually. The shape, even at the start, is always right for me. But my latest,
the Team Pro seems to have very thick leather. After 5 months and about
1200kms it has shaped just a little but is still in 'knock on wood' status.
After the same usage the Conquest was moulded and flexing nicely. The B17 is
also quicker to shape to your butt.

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[Dave Hughes]

On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 03:52:00 -0700, PiledHigher wrote:

> The connection between seat and handlebars are not a function of the
> bike type. Look at competitive MTB and road and they are very similar
> in the positions between, seat, peddles and handlebars.

Not so. It may be similar between road and XC MTB, but DH, 4X and trials
are all different, and *much more upright*.

For most people a relatively upright position is better on an MTB because
it allows you to loft over obstacles more easily. My MTBs have a range of
positions based on intended use.

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[Jack Russell]

DaveB wrote:
> I was thinking of getting a Brooks leather saddle. But if I did I would
> want to use it on both the MTB and the roadbike for long rides. I
> understand they mould to the shape of your bum, so wondering if that
> would work ok on two bikes as different as MTB and roadie given the
> different seating positions. Anyone got any thoughts?
>
> DaveB
I cannot comment on the two bikes but I can tell you that I have been
using a Brooks saddle for years and even on long touring days never find
it uncomfortable. I have also found they are great from day one, just
get better as they change to your shape. I started with team pros but
now use the B17 (cheapest) on both drops and uprights. So as some one
else sad buy two!

Jack Russell

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[alex]

A true test of seat comfort

http://www.brooksengland.com/press/2006_01/new_products/MadeInDowningStreet.pdf

On Oct 18, 4:53 am, Jack Russell <[email protected]> wrote:
> > DaveBI cannot comment on the two bikes but I can tell you that I have been
> using a Brooks saddle for years and even on long touring days never find
> it uncomfortable. I have also found they are great from day one, just
> get better as they change to your shape. I started with team pros but
> now use the B17 (cheapest) on both drops and uprights. So as some one
> else sad buy two!
>
> Jack Russell
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[cfsmtb]

Your solution is simple - you really need to get *two* Brooks saddles :0

The perfect answer! (or self indulgence) BTW if you're in Melboring, Peter Moore has a fine selection of Brooks saddle in his bike shoppe.

 

[DaveB]

cfsmtb wrote:
> Peter Signorini Wrote:
>> Your solution is simple - you really need to get *two* Brooks saddles
>> :0
>>
>
> The perfect answer! (or self indulgence) BTW if you're in Melboring,
> Peter Moore has a fine selection of Brooks saddle in his bike shoppe.
>
>


Yes, my last trip to Peter Moore was what got me started thinking about
this. So much stuff, so little money to spend.

DaveB

 

[Resound]

"cfsmtb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> Peter Signorini Wrote:
>>
>> Your solution is simple - you really need to get *two* Brooks saddles
>> :0
>>
>
> The perfect answer! (or self indulgence) BTW if you're in Melboring,
> Peter Moore has a fine selection of Brooks saddle in his bike shoppe.
>
>
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> cfsmtb
>

Including a rather exquisite figured, sprung one. I believe we've spoen
about that one before though. I've found myself contemplating the Brooks
saddle bags as a potential fixie accessory too.

 

[Jack Russell]

Resound wrote:
> "cfsmtb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Peter Signorini Wrote:
>>
>>>Your solution is simple - you really need to get *two* Brooks saddles
>>>:0
>>>
>>
>>The perfect answer! (or self indulgence) BTW if you're in Melboring,
>>Peter Moore has a fine selection of Brooks saddle in his bike shoppe.
>>
>>
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>>cfsmtb
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>
>
> Including a rather exquisite figured, sprung one. I believe we've spoen
> about that one before though. I've found myself contemplating the Brooks
> saddle bags as a potential fixie accessory too.
>
>
Although I use a Carradice saddlebag (with quick release) I like the
look of the French saddlebags see
http://www.wallbike.com/

Jack Russell


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[Terryc]

Peter Signorini wrote:

> Your solution is simple - you really need to get *two* Brooks saddles :0

Just 2c, if you are going to buy two, do not buy them from the same
batch. I've been caught once when I purchased a pair (multiple bikes) as
they both failed in quick sussession.


> Brooks are great,
Agreed,

 

[Greenboy]

Where can you buy Brooks saddles in Australia?

Greenboy

 

[DaveB]

Greenboy wrote:
> Where can you buy Brooks saddles in Australia?
>
> Greenboy
>
>

Phantom Cycles do online sales. But I'll be going to Peter Moore.

DaveB

 

[Rayc]

Greenboy wrote:
> Where can you buy Brooks saddles in Australia?


Try Malvern Bikes Plus or ShifterBikes.
Both in Melbourne.

 

[jur]

Greenboy wrote:
> Where can you buy Brooks saddles in Australia?
>
> Greenboy
>
>

Phantom Cycles do online sales. But I'll be going to Peter Moore.

DaveB

What does he ask for a B17 plain vanilla?

 

[Jack Russell]

Greenboy wrote:
> Where can you buy Brooks saddles in Australia?
>
> Greenboy
>
>
In Melbourne Abbotsford cycles

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