Brooks Saddles B67 Bicycle Saddle (Men's)

Lots of great reviews on Brook's saddles so I decided to buy one with springs as my current ride is too hard for me. When I received it, I was surprised how wide it was and felt that it might not suit my slightly aggressive style. B67 is for upward sitting position riding. However after reading more, I decided to take it for a ride. After 19 km of trial ride, I am glad to say I made the right choice. The usual bumps on the road were minimized by the springs. And since there were lesser discomfort, I was able to ride faster and further. And it suited my 60 deg riding style. Money well invested!

Great saddle. Exudes quality. Once you have used it for a little while the fit is lovely. You don't sink into the saddle which I find superior to sinking into it and getting all hot and prone to blistering.

ダホンmu-exを純正サドルから交換しました。 今までのサドルは坐骨に当たって直ぐに痛くなるため交換を検討していました。 B67に変えてから20kmほど走りましたが、全く痛く有りません。バネは手で押してもほとんど動かないほど硬いですが、 乗ってみると効いている様で段差も今までと違い、ショックを吸収している感じです。 最初は硬いと言われていましたが、プルーファイドはまだ１回しか塗っていません。 ハンドルはフラットバーなのでアップライトの自転車では適度かもしれません。

Evet başlangıçta biraz sert ama bu sert haliyle bile rahat. Kaliteli olduğunu her hâliyle belli ediyor. Evet pahalı ama parasına değer.

UPDATE March 2022: Still going strong. Best bike saddle I ever had. Very recommended! UPDATE April 1 2019: The saddle feels more comfortable as it is breaking in, looks like new, and is quiet (some reviews complain about squeaking - not in my case). In view of the good experience I got a B66 (also an Amazon warehouse deal) for my cruiser. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Quite honestly, I was feeling a little ridiculous when I was attaching this over $100 saddle to my barely $200 worth bike... until I took the test ride. The feeling of ridicule became a feeling of elation; and now I am a(nother) convert. After painful experiences with hard plastic saddles I have used padded vinyl saddles all those years, and still like them very much- don't take me wrong. But their padding compacts after a year or two, the plastic deteriorates, and then they're toast. So I decided to try a Brooks although it's well over my budget limit (I got this one as an Open Item Amazon Warehouse deal). Well, The brooks B67 is truly different: Firm without being hard, and with proper maintenance and care (exact instructions ref. break-in and care are included) it should last many, many years. With barely 5 miles on it as I write this review it's still in its break-in infancy, but feels already very comfortable, and as the saddle is not "squishy" the bike feels a lot "lighter" and more responsive. The many glowing 5-star reviews for this and similar brooks models are NOT exaggerations. There is one caveat: Brooks has many models. The "Classical Sprung" ones (like the B66, B67) are designed exclusively for UPRIGHT riding position, and that is clearly labeled on the package (see photo). Since I ride in that position (like most leisure/utility cyclists) it's just perfect. But when I 'hunch over' (like starting in stiff head wind) the saddle feels more uncomfortable as the nose digs in my plumbing, and since the butt and torso are not sitting straight on the springs they don't work as shock dampers as intended. As soon as I am upright again at cruising speed, it's back to normal. The B67 does not come with a seat clamp for standard 7/8 seat posts (see pictures), but any standard seat post clamp will do. I used one I had salvaged from a broken saddle. There are some additional expenditures (outside the seat clamp), as a vinyl cover, and *most importantly* a tin of Brooks Proofide. The saddle comes with a small pouch with 2.5ml proofide for the initial dressing (before the first use), but as it breaks in, and later as maintenance, it has to be treated on a certain schedule, which is explained in the instructions. The Brooks company is ADAMANT that their saddles only can be treated with Proofide, and that the use of any other leather dressing product will void the guarantee and might cause damage to the leather. I don't worry about the guarantee, but the idea that the leather seat might get saggy due to an improper dressing product makes me feel uneasy. The good news is: only a tiny amount of Proofide is needed per treatment, so even a small tin will last quite a time. In conclusion: Brooks saddles are way over many a commoner's budget, and need more and specific care than other similar products (they shouldn't get wet, i.e., therefore the need for having a vinyl cover). But you get what you pay for- it's really a top of the line item. It will prove interesting how this saddle will do in the hot, humid south FL weather with frequent downpours and rain storms, although I keep my bikes indoors. Curiosity got the cat here... :-) I will try to keep this review updated.