Brooks England Swift Bicycle Saddle

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You get the traditional steel riveted design, three air holes in the top for ventilation and, of course, the saddle bag loops and Brooks logo plate at the rear. When I got home my B17 had sagged and formed to my posterior in a very noticeable way; not enough to need re-tensioning, but enough for it to become markedly more comfortable thereafter.

Brooks swift leather saddle - Cycling How tight to tension my Brooks swift leather saddle - Cycling

In the box you receive the light unit, a smart quarter-turn mount that fits to a seatpost or aero seatpost with a flexible rubber strap, two lengths of strap, a saddle-rail mount, and a USB-C charging cable.Take out all slack so that the leather is held stable, then add a little more tension and press down on the top with your hand. Since our founding in 1866, Brooks saddles have been crafted by hand to timeless designs and become the choice of discerning riders. Bear in mind though that before synthetic saddles were developed, leather saddles were simply known as ‘saddles’, and were fitted to all bicycles and used in all conditions. As someone that's old enough to ride pro bikes pre-Flite saddle days, Brooks was always somewhat heavier but none of the other saddles could compare to the comfort of a Brooks.

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We have a guide to the best road bike saddles, and the best gravel bike saddles too, neither of which really showcase the advantages of a leather saddle, so I’m going to devote a whole guide to them here. Before getting into the details of types of bike chain lubrication, it is worth considering what exactly chain lubrication does. Each manufacturer has its own recommended system, and if you dive into any forum or message board there are a tonne of leather saddle fanaticists, each with their own secret to breaking in. It is for those of us that have the patience and the will to break it in and form it, and in the meantime for us to adjust to it as well. The leather will stretch over time so you might need to take up the slack with the tension adjustment underneath.Please be patient with us as we need to receive this confirmation from the suppliers before we can process your request for a replacement/refund. Like a thoroughbred horse, its elegance and grace are unmatched, but it will not do for just any type of riding and it takes patience and work to get it there. If you’re regularly going to encounter wet conditions though, say you’re slapping one on your commuter bike or utility bike, then it’s best to take steps to protect them from regular inundation. Then again, I've never ridden a Brooks, so I have no idea how long it would take my fine posterior to mold a Brooks to my desire.