This is a long term review and opinion of my Brooks saddle on my touring bike and my thoughts on getting one for my Brompton.
Пікірлер: 20
@harrypressman2 Жыл бұрын
We have a Brooks B17 Short on both our Bromptons and love them. I just happen to have mine off the bike to refresh it with leather conditioner for year two of use. I just weighed it and it comes in at 468 grams, without the pentaclip, which is only about 50-60 grams more than the standard Brompton wide saddle.
@allystevens70362 жыл бұрын
I got a second hand Brooks saddle for my Brompton from eBay for under £30 and renovated it.
@bikenomic1363 Жыл бұрын
Bargain. Long may it last 👍
@cyclefxd96232 жыл бұрын
Nice good continu 😉👍👍👊
@bikenomic1363 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much appreciated
2 жыл бұрын
What's the size of the wheels? they look like they 're 26", could be?
@bikenomic1363 Жыл бұрын
Yes 26 inch with Schwalbe landcruiser tyres. Been great👍
@spindlehospital52635 ай бұрын
is it dawes?
@bikenomic13635 ай бұрын
no a 20 year old Raleigh. Covered a few Miles :-)
@nomadhoss48276 ай бұрын
The Brooks may be the most painful saddle you ever own but at least it’s extra heavy.
@effyleven2 жыл бұрын
Bare legs and feet in long vegetation? Watch out for TICKS, and/or learn how to remove them. They are more than annoying. They can kill.
@kamilpotato37642 жыл бұрын
I don't think ones in Uk are infected with those continental disease. Haven't heard about many cases.
@effyleven2 жыл бұрын
@@kamilpotato3764 The disease here in UK is Lyme disease. A colleage of my wife's, a hospital nurse in previously robust good health, got Lyme disease from a tick while working on her allotment. The poor lady was dead in three weeks. While death is unusual, the long term effects, even after successful antibiotic treatment, can be quite debilitating. All the hiking manuals now mention ticks, and recommend NOT walking through long grass without leg coverings. (KZfaq has stopped allowing the posting of links, so search, "Lyme disease" and follow the link to NHS.)
@bikenomic1363 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, do a check after every walk 👍
@greenerick Жыл бұрын
No way wouldn't touch a Brooks saddle have 1 now going to put it on eBay for £70 reason selling it is because is too heavy. Should have got a lightweight saddle
@lyssanch30968 ай бұрын
weight weenie
@effyleven2 жыл бұрын
I just found out that it is not worth trying to get a new Brooks Saddle. Firstly, they are NOT British anymore. Brooks was sold to Selle Royale of Italy, and that is where they are now made. Not only that, but the quality has dropped off quite a lot, by some reports, and the high prices quoted on the "Brooks" website do not include any of the new Brexit fees, like Customs duty or VAT. Moreover, Selle Royale state that they CANNOT say how much those fees will add to the price. Whatever it is, you will have to pay up on delivery. The model I looked at was £145 plus whatever those fees came to. So, suddenly, I am a whole lot of not interested in a Brooks saddle anymore... .... and this video is, sadly, now rather out of date, through no fault of BikEnomic.
@effyleven2 жыл бұрын
UPDATE: According to a price comparison published today (Guardian 30 July 2022) the cost of some goods sold across both Europe and UK, namely clothing from Zara, also electric bikes, the cost is now upwards of 50% higher here than in Europe for exactly the same products. Considering what kind of item a leather bike saddle is.. that is, how *specialised* it is... 50% or more is the LEAST extra I would expect to pay in import fees, especially if buying direct from the "Brooks England" website.. (Brooks "England" ... Irony or what?!) Yeah.. Brooks were always a bit pricey... but now ?? Typicaly, £150 + an extra £75 = £225... ...(pun warning)... ... and a REAL pain in the arse if you need to send it back for any reason.
@bikenomic1363 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments. Had great experience with mine so far. Before buying a new one will compare the quality with my old one👍
@alexwarwickcycles44727 ай бұрын
Brooks leather saddles are still made in Smethwick Birmingham!