Currently breaking in my first Brooks saddle out here in Canada, the same model my father bought in Brum back in the 50s. Great film. Fantastic that at least some British brands still manufacture in the UK, maintaining jobs and giving back to the communities that helped build that initial reputation for quality. Jolly good stuff!
I hated my brooks saddle for 3 years until last week. I went to the bike store and he recommended me to adjust the noise of the saddle erected just a bit. This worked wonders Its soo much more comfortable and I don't slide of the saddle. This has made a huge difference.
love this video just got me a B17 couple of days ago haven't installed it yet i just keep looking and admiring at it didnt know so much work went into it its worth every penny i paid for it now that i know
not so sure about the best materials and designs, their tensioner bolts regularly break due to perpendicular forces placed at the bolt head. a few impacts from pot holes transmit excessive load into the saddle which is pretty much all taken up by a helpless potmetal bolt. If you are lucky enough to make the bolt last, eventually the shackle that holds the bolt will bend and eventually break.
I just bought a Brooks Flyer S model... when you watch the video $115 is not a bad price and I'm sure the workers make more than $3-hr. Funny, but I purposely bought a female model for it's dimensions, wanted the width, but not the length compared to the male Flyer. Hopefully it all works out, we shall see... thanks BROOKS for continuing the tradition of a classic saddle.
Some people say it's a heavy saddle. In Vancouver, the heaviest part of your bike is the lock. Thieves will pick your bike clean like vultures. Always take your saddle, particularly if it's a Brooks™.
Interested video about Brooks Saddle's history...we have published a post with this video about this brand and another from Japan in our site The Fixed Gear World, you can check it here: thefixedgearworld (dot) com
Currently breaking in my first Brooks saddle out here in Canada, the same model my father bought in Brum back in the 50s. Great film. Fantastic that at least some British brands still manufacture in the UK, maintaining jobs and giving back to the communities that helped build that initial reputation for quality. Jolly good stuff!
I've watched this video over a dozen times since its upload
never get tired of it........and I don't know why
I hated my brooks saddle for 3 years until last week. I went to the bike store and he recommended me to adjust the noise of the saddle erected just a bit. This worked wonders Its soo much more comfortable and I don't slide of the saddle. This has made a huge difference.
Got a Swift and it's by far the most comfortable and good looking seat ive had. kinda expensive but totally worth it
love this video
just got me a B17 couple of days ago
haven't installed it yet
i just keep looking and admiring at it
didnt know so much work went into it
its worth every penny i paid for it now that i know
I've gotta get me one of those.
so nice
not so sure about the best materials and designs, their tensioner bolts regularly break due to perpendicular forces placed at the bolt head. a few impacts from pot holes transmit excessive load into the saddle which is pretty much all taken up by a helpless potmetal bolt. If you are lucky enough to make the bolt last, eventually the shackle that holds the bolt will bend and eventually break.
I have a Brooks Cambium on my Trek 7.2fx and a Swift on my Sab roadie, hand made quailty with comfort to boot. They look bloody good too.
Easily the most confortable seats of all. Once i bought my first Brooks i've never gone back.
We have the great pleasure to deliver out top projects with Brooks saddles!
I just bought a Brooks Flyer S model... when you watch the video $115 is not a bad price and I'm sure the workers make more than $3-hr. Funny, but I purposely bought a female model for it's dimensions, wanted the width, but not the length compared to the male Flyer. Hopefully it all works out, we shall see... thanks BROOKS for continuing the tradition of a classic saddle.
im jelous i jus got a B17 but i love it none the less
Some people say it's a heavy saddle. In Vancouver, the heaviest part of your bike is the lock. Thieves will pick your bike clean like vultures. Always take your saddle, particularly if it's a Brooks™.
Same in Germany.
i don't always buy saddles, but when i do, i prefer brooks. "the most interest saddle in the world" hahahahahaha!!!!
Luis Vuitton of Bike Seats
gas street basin is not in smethwick.
man, those things dont look comfortable bu i guess it is.
B17 Baby...
@emforty2 Me neither!
Interested video about Brooks Saddle's history...we have published a post with this video about this brand and another from Japan in our site The Fixed Gear World, you can check it here: thefixedgearworld (dot) com