[rjfrussell]

Considering getting one- any “a few months on” comments from anyone using one regularly?

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[Scoob_84]

I test rode one for a couple
I test rode one for a couple of weeks and gave it back. I didn’t find it particularly comfortable and the squeaking got on my nerves. They say it doesn’t need breaking in, but i found the rubber softened up after a couple of hundred kms improving the comfort slightly but the squeaking got worse.

If you live in London then i suggest you head down to their store in Covent garden and test ride one. If you like it, give it back and go online to find a cheaper deal.

I ended up with swift in the end. I don’t particularly find it a great saddle either even after breaking it in. But I’ve forked out the money and will live with it for now.

[andyp]

Depends on you. A Ti Flite
Depends on you. A Ti Flite (at £65) is 200g lighter. Would *I* notice a difference in both saving half a pound of weight and fifty pounds cash? yes. Have I noticed a difference in comfort between the two? no.
In my personal case, that’s what is known as a no-brainer. Your arse/legs/wallet may differ.

[rjfrussell]

when you say, “heavy,” it is
when you say, “heavy,” it is 415g.

I am moving from an old genuinely heavy marin larkspur (with a kickstand that probably weighs 1/2 kilo on its own!).

I see that, for example, a £100 Flite with Ti rails is about 200g

If you are not racing, does that extra 200g really make any difference?

[andyp]

Been using one for about 18
Been using one for about 18 months.

It’s nice, but a) heavy and b) ruddy expensive. I’ve not noticed a great difference in comfort over a £50 Flite.

[Shades]

They look pretty good and
They look pretty good and it’s crossed my mind to put one on my commuter, purely because it’s weatherproof. I currently have a B17 Imperial (v comfy) but I have to remember to stick the cover on when rains. I keep it topped up with proofide but try not to give it a rain soaking if possible.

[PonteD]

I very nearly did, then I
I very nearly did, then I looked at Spa Cycles, and got their Aire at £45. Got myself a nice leather racing saddle and £60 more in my pocket than I would have had I gone for the Brooks (I still like my b17 though, it’s like a big comfy armchair).

[turboprannet]

I’ve got a C15. It just
I’ve got a C15. It just turned up one day, I think I won it in a competition. I was (and still am) chuffed to bits.

It’s comfy, it looks nice but it squeaks. I’ve put insulating tape on the rails but it still squeaks. It’s not a very loud squeak but on long solo rides it’s a bit irksome. I’ve ridden it in all weather and it still looks great.

8/10 (9 if you’re a bit mutton)

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