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More of a general comment on the service received concerning a new saddle that turned out to be defective - the problem was resolved extremely well by Brooks who definitely went "above and beyond" duty's call. Gold Standard! The replacement saddle has had its maiden run and is perfect. Very satisified.
I commute around 200 km a week on often less than ideal roads - seams in the bitumen, drains and pot-holes abound. For nearly three years I have been riding on a generic unsprung seat, but today I rode for the first time on the B66 - I will never ride with an unsprung seat again. I was expecting some improvement, but the reality was sublime - it was like the hard tar was replaced with carpet. And this is without having broken the seat in yet!
I received a brand new B66, in brown, from my father, who already had one on his Superbe. I had suffered from painful riding for many years, increasingly so as my fishing trips increased to 100 miles plus. I went through the range of commonly suggested solutions, with not much luck. This was especially true past the 50 mile mark, gel seats being useless, or in fact a reason for the pain getting worse. In my own experience, i would totally challenge the traditional negative reputation that Brooks saddles have for having a terrible breaking in period. Mine has been a blissful gift which does regular century rides with full fishing kit. It can be a little noisy if i forget to spray some wd40 onto the springs. I proof hide it every month and have had 4 years stirling service. The saddle is still in almost mint condition and i can see it out lasting me by a good few centuries, if the next owner takes rightful care of it. A masterpiece of human ingenuity and a true British classic.
I got a Brooks B67 saddle a few weeks ago and I must say that I am loving it! I have had no end of problems trying to get a saddle that suited my backside. The saddle that came on my last bike actually caused me a pelvic sprain by pushing my seat-bones apart! I tried those GEL saddles. They are okay if you are only going to ride for about 20 minutes. My bicycle is made for commuting AND long-distance touring. Only a few weeks after using the B67, my backside was singing because no more was I suffering from pressure in the softer parts of my nether regions, and the springs just ironed out all the annoying little bumps and jolts in the road. I am looking forward to a long-distance tour on my new B67. It is really quite astonishing how comfortable they are! My friends poke it with their fingers and say that it is hard and can't be comfortable, but I tell them that I happily spend all day riding with it under my backside. I run my bicycle lock through the frame of the saddle because I don't want it stolen. Thieves can have the rest of my bicycle - I want to keep that saddle!
For the first weeks it is hard work to get the B68 Imperial saddle in your unique form. Brooks Aged saddles have here an enormous advantage. But after you have modelled this saddle in your shape, it is even with a dutch traditional bike a good way to cycle fast in the city. Because of the hole in the middle, you ride perfect with an automatic air condition.
Q > I'm curious, why do only the aged saddles come with pre-punched holes for laces? Is it because the softer leather leads to earlier flattening of the saddle requiring the laces to be tightened? Also, if my B66 should ever get to that point, would Brooks be able punch the holes? I could do it myself but the result would undoubtedly be less impressive.
A > Yes, we do it on the Aged and Imperial because they have a weaker structure. Our other saddles occasionally would flatten, but that thakes quite some time and lack of care.
Q > What is the story behind "shaping" an aged saddle for you? How do you do that? By simply riding on it, or in some other way?
A > Yes, simply riding on it.
Q > I've just bought B67 aged and loved every bit of it. It is the most comfortable saddles around. However, I just read some comment about giving it proofide. It doesn't need proofide. But it's too late I smeared some bacause I had not known before. So will it ruin my saddles? and if yes how to fix it?
A > No, Proofide does not ruin your Aged saddle. It might stain your trousers, though. I would let the saddle absorb it before you ride it. The leather used on the Aged has more open pores, so it is more difficult to polish if you applied too much Proofide.
Q > Do the aged saddles need proofide? R > Not really, but if you want to protect the saddle you can apply some to the underside. Do not put it on the top, though!
Q > Is there a special reason why the aged saddles don't come in different colors?
A > Yes, beacause Aged Saddles simply have no artificial colour. They just get the natural colour of the wood and other vegetable substances used in the tanning.
A great friend of mine and I did Buddhist pilgrimage in Shikoku Island of Japan. As we were pursueing a relaxed time and a spiritual retreat, we used bikes with up turn handle bars. And also we chose Brooks 67 Aged saddles, which gave us a best possible comfort during the pilgrimage. We rode approx. 70km everyday for weeks. And we took a pilgimage foot path which was opened more than 1000 years ago. It is a tour to visit 88 temples. We saw quite a few pilgrims on foot who had sore feet problems and were resting besides the road. Oweing to Brooks saddles we had no such pains. And at the end of the grand tour, our saddles were becoming almost a part of us !
I would like to have a more polished appearance on my aged B67. Should I anticipate any problems if I use a cream polish of similar hue to put a shine on the saddle? I typically use Meltonian polish on my leather goods. Your guidance in this matter is appreciated.
>>Many people use different leather care products on their saddles. We only are allowed to comment on Proofide, our own unguent of near-magical properties. Good Luck!
COMMENT > I have had a few Brooks saddles, most of them at my pleasure after a few weeks of 'getting used to each other' My bikes with Brooks saddles tend to get stolen every now and then. So I bought a new bike, with a new Brooks saddle. After about one year I had to stretch the saddle. But then the sides of the saddle became to wide, therefore hindering my legs to move smootly. It seems that this latest Brooks saddle has weaker leather than my previous ones. Since the saddles problem caused me too much pain I had to buy another one, non-leather saddle. Stil not so nice as a good Brooks.... Since a good saddle is not chap I did not try for another Brooks again... Anyone here that can persuade me to go back to Brooks again?
REPLY > Leather being a natural material can vary from hide to hide and within the same hide from the center to the end of the butt. So each Brooks saddle is unique and can be softer or stiffer. You might have bought a soft one! Anyway if your problem are the flaps opening you can punch holes and tie them together as we do on the Aged and Imperial lines. Or simply buy a B67 Aged or B68 Imperial, which have the same exact shape of the B66. If you like the B66 but want to spend less, try the B67, which is slightly cheaper because it has single rails.
Hi, I was always very content with my Brooks which I bought from a friend about ten Years ago until this morning on my way to work through a snowstorm the Metal under the leather cover broke. Can you repair it?
answer - All Brooks saddles may be repaired, please visit the Getting in Touch section of this website!
Q > I recently bought a Pilen Swedish Classic bike. It rolls silently and like a dream, however, the B66 saddle makes a lot of noise during riding, probably coming from the springs and suspension. Is this normal and acceptable?
A > Some squeaking can happen. It is normally due to the rubbing between the leather top and the metal parts, either on the nose or on the back plate. Try to put some Proofide where you believe the squeaking is coming from.
I am having a problem with my B17 ladies saddle in so much as it stains my clothing. I have used the proofhide on it from time to time, but I think the black colour must come out of it as the seat of my trousers, after riding the bike for a while, turns grey. I have had the saddle for 3 years now and do not want to change it as I have broken it in nicely, but do need a solution. Do you have one? (apart from wearing black trousers all the time!!!)
A> All leather saddles (including the ones made by our competitors) stain light clothing over time. The best solution is to use a saddle cover when wearing light trousers. This is also the reason that cycling shorts traditionally are black, btw.
I purchased a Gazelle today. As far as I can tell it comes with a B67 aged. On the profile of the saddle there are a number of holes with what looks to be some type of lacing going through it. The lace is not tied together in anyway. The ends just dangle. Is that the way its supposed to be? Does the lace serve any purpose? I'm wondering if this thing will get more comfortable or should I get a different saddle? My bum was is discomfort after a short ride. Help!
A> The saddle will definitely get more comfortable, you must first break it in. The laces are to always be kept taught, and their purpose is to maintain the shape of the saddle by preventing the spread of its "wings".
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Someone just nicked mine off my Pashley Roadster. Boo!!!! Shoreditch sucks!! I will have to replace it as I have a bad back and need the springs. What is the best way to secure it? Thanks. Paul.
A > http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/bicycles/„the-seat-didnt-get-stolen-by-itself/
I've recently purchased a honey B66 and a honey B66s from different stores online, and they both came with their own unique idiosyncrasies. The B66 has a large splotchy dark spot right in the middle of the widest part of the saddle, which seems to go all the way through the leather, as it can be seen on the underside as well. It's not very attractive, and when I apply Proofhide to the saddle, everything gets darker, including the splotchy area, which becomes almost black when damp. Is this normal? Why create a light coloured leather out of a splotchy skin? Also, this saddle's springs have different specularities- The one on the right looks like polished chrome, while the one on the left just looks a dull chrome, or a polished steel. Why wouldn't both springs be made and polished in the same way (I noticed this immediately, having recently polished up a Brooks B66 from 1975)? The B66s was labeled as such on the package that it shipped in, but it was clearly a B67s (it said so on the imprint on the side of the saddle) with a genuine brooks (made in England) single rail clamp attached to it. Why was this B67s given a clamp and sold to me as a B66s? Is this a new Brooks thing, or is this the bike shop trying to pull a fast one on me? Also, both saddles were scuffed on the nose and along the rear edge of the top of the leather when they arrived. As they both came from different shops in different parts of the United States, I'm guessing that 'box wear' is normal... Are these all things that I should expect?
A > No, absolutely not. I am afraid you have purchased your saddles from disreputable retailers. Please consult the Dealers of Excellence portion of this website for the quality retailer nearest you.