Re: Anybody use a Brooks Saddle for long distance touring?

Hello:

I am interested in getting into touring this summer. I need a new saddle for my touring bike. I have heard good things about Brooks, but when I look at them in the store they seem pretty hard. Also, what about perineum saddle pressure? Some folks say they are super comfortable but others have told me that when their sit bones adjust and sink into the saddle the nose can move up against the perineum causing numbness issues. Any thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on January 21, 2013 at 6:37am

Show off! ;-)

Jeff Schneider said:

OK, just to be as OT as possible, I have to say that as much as I love the B17, it's nothing like as comfortable as the saddle on my Pedersen...

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Permalink Reply by Dave D on January 21, 2013 at 6:41am

Thanks everybody for all the helpful comments. I really love The Chainlink! I am going to try a Brooks 17 Standard Edition in Honey to match my bar tape. Very excited about getting into touring. Now I just need some fenders and a tubus rack!