Why do people buy Brooks bike saddles? I kinda want to get one just because my name's on the back, but other than that, I don't get it.
Comfort. Esp. on longer rides.
in which way? They felt like bricks hanging on the rack.
My stock saddle was too narrow and was uncomfy. Padded saddles squish your crotch after a while. A firm saddle like Brooks is good.
See t.co/zjo5sHCUyA for a lot of conversation about it.
@broox @therealfitz they break in over time and fit your parts like a glove. I just got their new Cambium & love it. t.co/HRtpECTLik
I was looking at that exact model earlier.
@aaronsalmon @broox @therealfitz why don't you buy a glove?
It's so hot. Brooks/IDEO collab. love it.
@harper @aaronsalmon @therealfitz My parts don't fit in a glove right.
@broox @harper @therealfitz t.co/PO80mVp4qi
They are awesome! I am rocking Jim Reynolds seat, so it is an original from the 80's! Liz might be pulling rank and confiscating it.
@broox @aaronsalmon @therealfitz yea. Parts gloves are different. Good point.
it is like a good pair of leather boots or shoes. Once broken in it is super comfortable for a long time.
after you break the saddle in, it will be custom fit for you
I have one too --- best ride around. Jim & I put in lots of miles on 'em.
I own two of them. Best saddle ever made! But takes several thousand miles to break in.
because they are really comfortable. They shape to your ass like a Birkenstock does to your foot. It's basically a leather hammock.
The $79 B17 is good enough - don't bother with the more expensive ones IMO.