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Anyone got some saddle advice? I've been running my Brooks B17 Narrow for almost a year, but it just isn't comfortable anymore...

My Columbus SL Bottecchia (Giro d´Italia model, late 70´s, early 80´s), full Zeus groupset.

Anyone got some saddle advice? I've been running my Brooks B17 Narrow for almost a year, but it just isn't comfortable anymore...

What sort of saddle? i'm thinking of splashing out on a Brooks swift soon

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The Bottecchia looks lovely

was thinking either a nice track or a bucket saddle.

was thinking either a nice track or a bucket saddle.

Turbo or Rolls, Blakey can now vouch for Rolls, only saddles I ride

The Bottecchia looks lovely

Thank you. Will soon upgrade the tyres to a clear side wall ones.

My daily ride :)

Get some panaracer Pasela's, best tyres ever.

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Personally i prefer my rolls saddle over a Turbo or Concor

I think I'm going to invest in a Rolls. My ass can't take any more.

How is your B17N bad? Too hard? Sagging? Are you ok with narrow saddles other than this?

I use a B17N. I find it OK, but any distance I do on it I use padded shorts generally. It's slowly relinquishing and changing shape though.

I have to admit, riding my Pompino with the B17N after I've been riding my Mottram with a Supercorsa feels like I'm riding on a large sofa. The Supercorsa is comfy, but the two are totally different.

The B17N is the hardest Brooks but they can sag over time, then a bit of tightening with the tension nut is needed, only a bit, just enough to take out the sag.

...and some people are not good with narrow saddles, so a b17 standard may be perfect for them.

I think the Colt is harder. But yeah, it's pretty stiff. Mine is starting to sag a little, but mostly it's the sit bones area that's shaping.

Yes, I forgot about the re-released Colt, that's also tough.
I should have said: when it sags too much, beyond a shaped fit.

Expensive saddle that is only comfy for a while, maybe i wont get a Brooks swift.

They last for years if you treat them correctly. I can only go on what I've read/been told, as I've only had mine for about a year. They have an adjustment bolt to re-tension them when they start getting a little too saggy.

i didnt get on with my white rolls much, id say concor

Regal has a good rep for being comfortable. It comes down to the width of your sit bones so worth trying a few before you buy.

The only thing we can conclude here based on the above evidence is that if you have womanly hips then a Rolls might be for you.

The B17 pre-aged is super comfy too. I will part with the cash for one some day.

Maybe i'll just ride through the pain and hope it finally wears in.

Don't forget to proofide it, etc...

Dubbin will do. There is no miracle treatment for leather.

I thought proofide was just to keep it looking nice?

Keeps the leather from drying out and absorbing water.

Yes its pink, your eyes aren't deceiving you!

What cranks?