Comments on: Brooks B67 Saddle: The 2-Week Review http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/ The Online Magazine of Austin Cycling Culture Tue, 15 May 2012 00:59:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: w allen http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-13633 w allen Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:39:01 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-13633 Back in the 50's i had a raleigh 3 speed with a great brooks leather saddle. i was in my teens. I'm 70 now and purchased a B67 two years ago. It took about 600 miles and two cans of profide to break it in. the investment was worthwhile. no soreness or numbness and i recently rode a half century with no problems. i bought one for my wife and she also enjoys it. it is expensive but is well worth it. Back in the 50′s i had a raleigh 3 speed with a great brooks leather saddle. i was in my teens. I’m 70 now and purchased a B67 two years ago. It took about 600 miles and two cans of profide to break it in. the investment was worthwhile. no soreness or numbness and i recently rode a half century with no problems. i bought one for my wife and she also enjoys it. it is expensive but is well worth it.

]]> By: elliott http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6714 elliott Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:30:52 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-6714 Ron, Both the B67 and B17 are comfortable saddles. They are designed for different riding positions. The B67 is designed for a true upright riding position similar to a Dutch city bike or English roadster. The B17 is designed for a touring position, basically half way between the upright and a more aggressive road racing position. You'll need to look at your riding position on the bike to determine which is better. I couldn't find any information on a model called the Trek Santos but if it is like most hybrids, the B17 will probably be the right saddle. You might also look at <a href=http://velo-orange.com/ rel="nofollow">Velo Orange</a> if you are going this route. They have a line of leather saddles similar in design to the Brooks but at about 2/3rd the cost. <a href=http://www.peddlerbike.com/ rel="nofollow">The Peddler</a> is the local Austin bike shop that carries the Velo Orange line. Ron,
Both the B67 and B17 are comfortable saddles. They are designed for different riding positions. The B67 is designed for a true upright riding position similar to a Dutch city bike or English roadster. The B17 is designed for a touring position, basically half way between the upright and a more aggressive road racing position. You’ll need to look at your riding position on the bike to determine which is better. I couldn’t find any information on a model called the Trek Santos but if it is like most hybrids, the B17 will probably be the right saddle.

You might also look at Velo Orange if you are going this route. They have a line of leather saddles similar in design to the Brooks but at about 2/3rd the cost. The Peddler is the local Austin bike shop that carries the Velo Orange line.

]]> By: ron murray http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-6706 ron murray Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:12:57 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-6706 Have just ordered a Santos Trek (Hybrid). I'm thinking of a Brooks B67 saddle for it or maybe a B17. I'm quite old now and comfort is obviously an issue. Any thoughts would be welcome. Have just ordered a Santos Trek (Hybrid). I’m thinking of a Brooks B67 saddle for it or maybe a B17. I’m quite old now and comfort is obviously an issue. Any thoughts would be welcome.

]]> By: Review: Brooks B17 Saddle | Austin Bike Blog http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1575 Review: Brooks B17 Saddle | Austin Bike Blog Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:42:29 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-1575 [...] saddle is geared toward the more bent over position of a road or touring bike (as opposed to the upright position the B67 is built for) so the best seat angle is level with the ground. Unlike most modern saddles, the top is not [...] [...] saddle is geared toward the more bent over position of a road or touring bike (as opposed to the upright position the B67 is built for) so the best seat angle is level with the ground. Unlike most modern saddles, the top is not [...]

]]> By: marcus http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 marcus Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:24:08 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-1235 I think it's a great saddle. So far, it looks like it will last me 50 years... at this rate anyway. I think it’s a great saddle. So far, it looks like it will last me 50 years… at this rate anyway.

]]> By: Tallulah W http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1224 Tallulah W Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:23:50 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-1224 I'm researching saddles and came across your blog. So, at this point, where ya at? Thanks! t I’m researching saddles and came across your blog. So, at this point, where ya at? Thanks! t

]]> By: marcus http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-48 marcus Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:16:11 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-48 Really?? I have been wanting to take a look at a Flying Pigeon. Care to write a post about your bike with some pics? Really?? I have been wanting to take a look at a Flying Pigeon. Care to write a post about your bike with some pics?

]]> By: C ATK http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-47 C ATK Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:41:08 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-47 I've been riding around Austin (mostly South) on my Flying Pigeon, with the Chinese-made copy of the old three-spring Brooks saddle. Takes a little getting used to, but very nice indeed. Congrats - we need to see more folks on two wheels, and their bikes should be as practical and stylish as possible. I’ve been riding around Austin (mostly South) on my Flying Pigeon, with the Chinese-made copy of the old three-spring Brooks saddle.

Takes a little getting used to, but very nice indeed.

Congrats – we need to see more folks on two wheels, and their bikes should be as practical and stylish as possible.

]]> By: Jack http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Jack Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:44:43 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-40 Hello Marcus, I was interested in how you are getting along with your Brooks B67. I have mine for about 9 Months on my Big Dutch Cruiser,and it is getting very comfortable now ,it takes time. I had no Proofide for a few Months to help soften it. This is a Special Polish for Leather Saddles that you get from Brooks. My Saddle was a Dark Red, and it has gradually gone a very Black Dark Burgundy. You put Polish on it after about Fifty Miles and leave for 2 Hour then Polish it off, you can give one Lathering on the bottom for Protection from the Weather then do not put any more on the Bottom. After 2 Months put more Polish on the Top and dust it off after 2 Hours, then Repeat after another 2-3 Months. Dont put any more Polish on in future unless it is needed. Do not let your Saddle get Wet as this causes it to Rot, if it gets Wet let it Dry Naturally and then Apply Proofide to Condition it again. In the US you can get Obernaufs Oil, it is supposed to Soften it up Quicker. Brooks do not Recommend this and say it is to Harsh, But Sheldon Brown said it is good for the Job. It depends how much you Ride your Bike, if you Ride more it will get Comfy Quicker. Good Luck Dublin Ireland 2.45 G.M.T. Hello Marcus,
I was interested in how you are getting along with your Brooks B67.
I have mine for about 9 Months on my Big Dutch Cruiser,and it is getting very comfortable now ,it takes time. I had no Proofide for a few Months to help soften it. This is a Special Polish for Leather Saddles that you get from Brooks. My Saddle was a Dark Red, and it has gradually gone a very Black Dark Burgundy. You put Polish on it after about Fifty Miles and leave for 2 Hour then Polish it off, you can give one Lathering on the bottom for Protection from the Weather then do not put any more on the Bottom. After 2 Months put more Polish on the Top and dust it off after 2 Hours, then Repeat after another 2-3 Months. Dont put any more Polish on in future unless it is needed. Do not let your Saddle get Wet as this causes it to Rot, if it gets Wet let it Dry Naturally and then Apply Proofide to Condition it again. In the US you can get Obernaufs Oil, it is supposed to Soften it up Quicker. Brooks do not Recommend this and say it is to Harsh, But Sheldon Brown said it is good for the Job. It depends how much you Ride your Bike, if you Ride more it will get Comfy Quicker. Good Luck Dublin Ireland 2.45 G.M.T.

]]> By: poppymann http://austinontwowheels.org/2008/08/15/brooks-b67-saddle-the-2-week-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36 poppymann Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:13:41 +0000 http://austinbikeblog.org/?p=261#comment-36 Did you oil it per Sheldon Brown's instructions? It looks dry as a bone. Did you oil it per Sheldon Brown’s instructions? It looks dry as a bone.

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