Saddle worth mentioning (pics too)

[lowracer]

I got a new saddle in the mail yesterday that I have been eagerly awaiting to install on one of my two MB's. I have always heard that Brooks leather saddles have been the way to go since the beginning of time but never owned one & they are very pricey. Brooks also only makes one saddle that gets this wide & its $190. I saw on eBay a seller with a Brooks clone made in Taiwan by Gyes & decided to give it a try for $69.00 (search: Beach Cruiser Leather)
It is very well constructed (thick leather, heavy duty hardware & springs). I got it installed, adjusted & took it for a test spin.
Wow, this thing is about 10" wide & more comfortable than any saddle I have ever ridden & its not broken in yet as leather saddles will form to your rump over time.
I like the retro look as well, but take a look at the pics & see what you think?
-lowracer-

 

[Htown]

cool bike. Cool saddle. Be interested to know how long it takes to break in. That is a pretty cool fork on the front of your bike.

 

[lowracer]

Htown,
Thanks.
I've heard some folks use a product called Brooks Proofide to help the saddle break in & condition the leather. The underside of the saddle has a water resistant coating to minimize water splash from the tires. Leather doesn't like getting wet.
-lowracer-

 

[professor]

Do you think it't more comfy than this one:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html

 

[pucksterpete]

I use the Ravx CRUISER X saddle, very comfortable

http://www.ravx.com/products/product_categories/comfort_saddles.html

 

[lowracer]

professor,

lol

 

[RedBaronX]

I use the Ravx CRUISER X saddle, very comfortable

http://www.ravx.com/products/product_categories/comfort_saddles.html

those look comfortable, too, but if someone is looking for a vintage look, those Brooks clones look good.

For leather care, do NOT use mink oil. It will go rancid! Use products made from beeswax and non-animal oils, such as Huberds: or Aussie

 

[wbuttry]

heres the saddle i use on a cranbrook by huffy the seat is a schwin saddle http://compare.ebay.com/like/230569978958?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar

 

[RedBaronX]

I got a "vintage look" cruiser seat-- vinyl and padded-- and it was falling apart in the first 50 miles. It is good enough that I can continue to use it for now, but when I replace it, it will be with an all-leather spring seat.

I actually have one SOMEWHERE in all my junk in the house, but since it isn't where I thought it was, I don't know where it actually is. The leather is trashed and the metal is rusted, but I'd still like to try to find it and have a go at replacing the leather

 

[RedBaronX]

... I've been looking at the Brooks Saddle website, and dang do they have some saddles!

I think I'm going to have to save up for the "real deal" instead of compromising for a cheaper one:

Brooks B135