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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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Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's Customer Reviews

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Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's

3.9

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)

Cons

Heavy (4)

Best Uses

Long rides (6)
Commuting (5)
All around (3)

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Apr

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect saddle for general riding

By NeoMoses

from Detroit, MI

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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.

May

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent, comfortable saddle

By centuryrider

from Burlington NC

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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.

Jul

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

real comfort for the long haul

By hackneyedsojourn

from Boston, Ma.

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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.

Jun

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

best saddle for me

By keeth

from Maryland

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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.

Jun

2009

(2 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Lots of hype...poor quality.

By Bob Kayak

from San Jose, CA

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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.

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

Apr

2011

(1 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

BIGGEST WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By 1000110001

from Bella Vista,Arkansas

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Looks good

Cons

BACK PAIN
DOESN'T ADJUST PROPERLY

Best Uses

BURNED
TO BE TRASHED OR RETURNED

Comments about Brooks England Flyer Saddle - Men's:

Purchased this saddle with the intention of doing away with my lower back pain that would arise after hours in the saddle. BOY WAS I WRONG, not only does my cheap factory saddle feel better than this over priced piece of @$%*, but after only 5 miles in the brooks flyer saddle my lower back feels as if it is on fire! I've adjusted this seat every which way imaginable and still in no time my back is killing me. If you buy into the hype that this seat is the end all be all of saddles then you need your head examined, because It just plain SUCKS!!!!!

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 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.