Klunker Seat/Saddle Question

[MaX-D]

Good day all. I'm getting ready to get my Heavy Duti ready for paint. I'm using straight bmx forks with a bmx stem and 9.5" rise bmx bars. I like the Brooks B66 saddle, but I'm not sure that this is the correct model or seat type for this set up. If not, what would you recommend? *Disclaimer: I do get numbness in the prostate area with the current Schwinn cruiser seat (or any seat) I'm using now. What say you?

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/b66.html

 

[Captain Awesome]

Sounds like you might want to look at the carved out flyer as an option if you really want to stick with a sprung saddle

 

[MaX-D]

Sounds like you might want to look at the carved out flyer as an option if you really want to stick with a sprung saddle

What's the difference between the two? Is the Flyer going to cause numbness? I noticed that none of the Brooks saddles have the cut out in the middle like most other manufacturers saddles do.

 

[Captain Awesome]

What's the difference between the two? Is the Flyer going to cause numbness? I noticed that none of the Brooks saddles have the cut out in the middle like most other manufacturers saddles do.

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/flyer-carved.html

 

[MaX-D]

https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/flyer-carved.html

I never knew such a saddle existed. This is perfect!

 

[whitecoyote]

I have a Brooks Champion Flyer on my Heavy -Duti.

 

[us56456712]

Double rail Brooks clamps (guts) are notorious for not holding. They often strip and move. I build what’s called a seat sandwich and use a more modern post. Look up Brooks seat sandwich.

 

[MaX-D]

Are there any other seats available that are a little more budget friendly?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Ian Stewart used a Person

Joe Breeze used a long spring saddle

These are not copies, not modern interpretations. These are the klunkers that ran in the 70s. Brooks is in no way required

 

[MaX-D]

OK, what's the best, most comfortable seat with a cut out for the money?

 

[nomad-dyno]

My seat is a Leppert Primus with 4 seat springs. It is comfortable but it doesn't have a cut-out.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Are there any other seats available that are a little more budget friendly?

Are you set on having a sprung seat?

There's a few cutout Brooks on sale at certain retailers

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/brooks-b17-imperial-saddle?v=0000000

 

[MaX-D]

Are you set on having a sprung seat?

There's a few cutout Brooks on sale at certain retailers

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/brooks-b17-imperial-saddle?v=0000000

No, I'm not set on a sprung seat. Thanks for the link.

 

[JA331]

I have 5 B67 saddles without cutouts. No issues on any of the bikes equipped with them but that’s me. I find the springs on a brooks firm but still soft enough to smooth out the bumps. Run whatever works for you. A cutout saddle may help you. You could also use loose fitting cycling shorts with a padded liner. I have a bad back and a sprung saddle and padded shorts help on long rides.