Brooks England Flyer Carved, Touring Leather Bike Saddle. DOUBLE REAR SPRING- the Flyer features two rear springs for an extra layer of comfort during your ride. Style: Flyer Carved Short. Manufacturer: Brooks England.
First leather saddle! Getting comfortable after a week!
This is my first leather saddle. I am a 5'7'' male, with fairly wide sit bones, and travel over rough roads about 300 miles per month, so I decided to try the "short" Flyer. The first three days were pretty rough ... the saddle was new and hard. The springs only give you a little cushion; and if you are lightweight, probably not much at all. I am about 220 lbs and find that the springs are great at smoothing out the really rough spots on the road.
By the end of the first week, there was just enough break-in to afford some good rides. I can tell this saddle will be great after a couple hundred miles. Also, be aware you only get enough Proofide leather conditioner for the first application. During the break-in period, you'll probably need a couple more applications. So you need to buy some more. I bought the 30g little tub for about $20. That should last a very long time.