Spending all day everyday on bike saddle puts a special emphasis on comfort. Share your trusty favorites! (And why not the ones that didn’t work too)

  • AchtungDrempels@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    1 year ago

    My least favorite and favorite is my brooks b17. Took me quite a bit to ride it in, which was kinda painful and i don’t think i’d want to go through that process again.

    Now it’s great and i hope it’ll last me for a long time. If i were to buy a new saddle i’d try the c17 so i wouldn’t have to ride it in and not worry about water proofness, that is also a bit annoying.

    Having said that, i never had trouble with any saddle really, even cheap gel ones worked for me.

    • retrolasered@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      1 year ago

      My b17 still kinda new. It feels good though. Maybe 150 miles so far? I felt pressure on my seat bones while riding at start, but I wouldnt describe as painful, and it never persisted as soon as I was off the bike. Its taken on a bit of shape now and thats all stopped it feels good

    • TiukuOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I started out with Brooks C15 Carved. Had a love hate relationship with it, but after two weeks I decided that it’s just too hard. For me just unusable without padded trousers. Liked the flex though! Would never recommend the uncarved versions.

      Now I’m still on the lookout and really considering if I should believe what everyone says about Brooks leather saddles… Has anyone got experiences about B17 vs Flyer? (The version with springs in the back)