Rene, B17s work very well for me. I first bought one from early Rivendell back in 1995 for my Robin Hood 3speed http://www.flickr.com/photos/79695...@n00/3993215438/in/set-72157607471577085/ After a few years, I realized it was the most comfortable saddle I had ridden, and bought another for my road bike, then all other bikes except the mtn bike. B17s are perfectly comfortable out of the box. But the fast wear and quickly changing/sagging leather has made me concerned.
I bought a cork Touring Berthoud last fall. Beautiful finish and thick thick leather convinced me to purchase from Rene Herse cycles in Boulder. I have several shortish rides on it so far, and it does not have B17 comfort for me. I think the not-quite-as-wide back is not a problem. I think perhaps it is the very flat profile of the Berthoud that may feel different to me compared to the distinct fore-aft dip in the B17. But I have high hopes. A few sweaty hot rides may help to modify the saddle to me. Its hard to get sweaty on the bike at this time of year with 2 inches of snow on the ground. I want to like the Berthoud. But at this point we are still assessing each other to see if it will be a match. On Jan 6, 10:40 pm, Rene Sterental <[email protected]> wrote: > Can anyone provide how the Berthoud Touring Saddles would compare to a B17 > saddle? I own B17 saddles but have never ridden a Berthoud one. > > Thanks, > > René -- 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.
