I used a B-17 standard for many years on my upright city bikes.
When I built up my first Xtracycle a couple of years ago I really
wanted more cushion, so I installed a used Flyer and really noticed
the difference. Last summer, when my '99 Rivvy LongLow got an update,
the thing that precipitated it
I use a Flyer on my Surly CC which is set-up with Albatross bars. It's
a nice saddle but I doubt I'd purchase one again. It's very heavy and
a standard Brooks B-17 is already comfy enough for me.
--mike
On Feb 14, 5:36 am, Marty wrote:
> I rode a B17 for a while, and generally like it, but my ne
I have a Brooks Flyer on my Salsa Fargo. It's set-up with Ti-Tech H
bars (Jeff Jones design). The bike and saddle are still new - maybe
300 miles.
The Flyer, strangely, is "harder" than the B17 or the B17 Champion
that are on my other bikes (both drop bar). I recall that both of the
B17s seem t
Marty,
I use a Flyer on my All-Rounder with Albatross bars:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4352155983/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16951...@n08/4227507277/
Unlike "Boogarich" I have found my Flyer to be "softer" (required more
tensioning than my B-17s).
I have not tried a B67, but I
I love my flyer on my bike with Noodles set at/slightly above saddle
height. I also loved it when I rode with more upright swept back bars.
Love that saddle. I have a "pre-aged" version.
On Feb 14, 5:03 pm, Angus wrote:
> Marty,
>
> I use a Flyer on my All-Rounder with Albatross bars:
>
> http://
I had the same issue with my Flyer, it seemed to stretch out and get
saggy pretty quickly. I'm using the standard Flyer as opposed to the
Champion Flyer which I think is better quality.
On Feb 14, 2:03 pm, Angus wrote:
> Marty,
>
> I use a Flyer on my All-Rounder with Albatross bars:
>
> http://w
On Feb 14, 11:49 am, Boogarich wrote:
> The Flyer, strangely, is "harder" than the B17 or the B17 Champion
> that are on my other bikes (both drop bar).
> Does maybe the "give' of the springs extend the break-in period?
Absolutely. That has always been my experience with sprung saddles.
But the
Marty,
Here is my take on the Champion Flyer. I bought one for my towny, a
1966 Robin Hood 3speed, and love it on that bike, both for its looks
and function. So I bought a second for my unsuspended mtn bike. The
rear-portion-of-the-saddle suspension was great, but the very hard
nose (leather over
I think with Albatross type bars a Flyer might be better, but with drops it
didn't offer any benefits over a regular B17.
YMMV
On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 7:56 AM, Mike wrote:
> I use a Flyer on my Surly CC which is set-up with Albatross bars. It's
> a nice saddle but I doubt I'd purchase one aga
