David (I think) asked: > Question 2 then: B-17 Special or B-67 saddle?
------- Disclosures: I¹m 5'-9", 225 lbs. None of my bikes have bars lower than saddle height, so I can't speak to that condition. Also, I cannot speak knowledgeably of saddle other than Brooks, except to say that none I've tried fit my hind end as well ‹ by a large margin. I use the B.17 Champion Special (275mm x 175mm) on bikes with drop bars level or slightly higher than the saddle. I use a Champion Flyer Special (same dimensions as a B.17 + springs) on my full-rigid mountain bike, where the rough terrain warrants some suspension. I use a Champ Flyer S (242mm x 176mm + springs) on a townie, shared with my wife, with Albatross-ish bars where my position is more upright. I have a B.68 S (240mm x 205mm) on a Bakfiets cargo bike with a very upright position, but I would trade it today for B.67 (260mm x 205mm + springs) ‹ it really needs a wide saddle with springs. If I were setting up a road bike with Albatross bars level-ish with the saddle, I'd probably want a Champ Flyer Special. If I planned to raise the bars two or more inches, I might move to a B.67. -- Jon ³Papa² Grant, in Austin, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
