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$Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men\'s$

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Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's

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The Brooks Flyer saddle is made from real leather and is equipped with springs for extra comfort on rough roads.

Leather provides natural "give" by stretching and flexing, and because it doesn't need padding, it's a cool option in warm weather
The saddle will age and break in over time
Bag loops permit the use of a traditional English-style touring bag on the rear of the seat

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Item 784769

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Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's Customer Reviews

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Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's

4.4

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (6)

Cons

Heavy (6)

Best Uses

Long rides (8)
Commuting (7)
All around (3)

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Jun

2012

5.0

No break-in needed. Mileage may vary

By idahoalex

from Pocatello, Idaho

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

I am restoring an old Raleigh road bike, and clearly a classic Brooks leather saddle was what was needed. This is the same saddle as the B-17 commonly used on road bikes, but with added springs. The springs are heavy, but they do add some comfort over bumps. They are not appropriate for competitive cycling because they tend to start bouncing when you are pedaling fast.

The usual knock on Brooks saddles is that they take hundreds of miles to break in, during which they mold to your bone structure and are the most comfortable saddle out there, even though they have no padding. In my case, it was comfortable from the start, and is getting better.

The leather is nice, the frame seems to be built like a tank. Follow the instructions for caring for it and breaking it in, and it should work well for anyone.

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Jun

2012

5.0

Comfort right out of the box!

By bshot in Indy

from Indianapolis, IN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Built to last
Durable
Pure comfort

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

I purchased the aged Flyer from a LBS to add to my Novara Express. I am 6' 240# and the Brooks Flyer was pure comfort on mile 1.

This is an investment and I read every review I could find prior to spending this kind of money on a saddle but I am very happy and glad I have it. The aged version is breaking in fast but it does need some adjusting to get the perfect fit. Take your tools with you on your ride because just a slight adjustment can make a world of difference. After a few height and pitch adjustments I am thrilled with this saddle. I will never ride anything else.

I bought this for RAGBRAI and I am looking forward to 471.1 miles on this saddle!

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great comfort

By romosh

from madison wi

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting
Long Rides

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

This is one of the best saddles I ever had, it broke pretty fast after several rides, now seems that is my butt best friend. For those who have back problems maybe look into a bucket seat or a recumbent bicycle

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Jul

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Old design but still good & comfortable

By Earthman

from Fountain Valley, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

Conforms to butt
Durable
Soaks up the bumps

Cons

Not water repellent
Weighs more than Gels

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Biking
Road Racing

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

Around 25 years ago, the saddle manufacturers started making padded and lightweight saddles that were designed for somebody's else's sitting anatomy-not mine. This Brooks saddle was very heavy when compared to the new one's. The bike shops got rid of the Brooks saddles. I saw three in the bike shop and bought the cheapest for [$]. I broke it in and it was so comfortable and went back to the shop and bought the other 2 Brooks at bargain prices. Now it is coming back. The Brooks saddles conformed to my anatomy. I also bought the Proofhide that the bike shop was glad to get rid of.I have tried other modern lightweight saddles - gel and whatever but none fit my anatomy. I always wondered whose butt was used in the modern designs. My cycling friends wondered the same.

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Jun

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

best saddle for me

By keeth

from Maryland

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Long Rides

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

I use my mountain bike as a long distance touring bike along the C & O Canal. I`ve tried a few saddles before I found the Brooks. After break in it fits me fine,,now my son wants to try one. This is the last saddle I am going to buy.

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Jul

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

real comfort for the long haul

By hackneyedsojourn

from Boston, Ma.

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

I've found the Brooks Flyer to provide extreme comfort for long distance and commutes through neglected industrial areas where road conditions keep most cars from daring to drive them. The design does encourage a more upright seating position than is desireable for all circumstances, but can be overcome once you're used to it. I would recomend this to anyone who has had to think twice about maintaining daily distant rides due to an aching rear.

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Jun

2009

(2 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Lots of hype...poor quality.

By Bob Kayak

from San Jose, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good springs
Nice leather

Cons

Rivets razor sharp
Terrible quality control

Best Uses

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

Don't put your hand under the seat...you'll lose some skin!! Sharp! Rivets are smashed rather than rounded, causing them to split and tear. Can't believe this made it out the door.

Potentially a great saddle. Brooks factory needs to correct this immediately.

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May

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent, comfortable saddle

By centuryrider

from Greensboro NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Conforms to you
Durable
High Quality

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

I have this saddle on a Cannondale T800. It is the fourth Brooks saddle I have owned in the last 38 years (Brooks Pro, another B17, and B67). They have all been excellent. This particular saddle took a little longer to break in, even with regular applications of Proofide as directed. After about 450 miles it has been great. I have tried other saddles such as Specialized BG and they just don't measure up, although initially they might be slightly more comfortable. Once the break in stage is over, the Brooks cannot be surpassed. For me, the advantages far outweigh the slight weight penalty.

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Apr

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect saddle for general riding

By NeoMoses

from Detroit, MI

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Extremely Comfortable
Good Padding

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Biking
Touring

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

I never really enjoyed long distance cycling until I got my Brooks Champion Flyer. Very short break-in period, around 100 miles. I ended up putting about 1500 miles on it last summer, including a couple of centuries and a 4 day, 325 mile tour (DALMAC). I took most of the winter off, but just hopped on the bike again in mid March. This seat is just as comfortable as ever. Bottom line: you won't find a more comfortable saddle for commuting, road riding/touring, or mountain biking.