Anyone riding upright with Brooks Flyer saddle?

[Michael]

They say you should go to a wider saddle for upright riding than a B17, but I have a sprung Brooks Flyer I'd like to keep using.

 

Anyone doing it? How does the saddle work for upright riding? Wide enough for you?

[Julian]

Michael, 

I've been using one on my commuter w/upright bars for 4 years now with no issues whatsoever. I'm a bit less than bolt upright with hands on the grips, but still pretty upright. Since you've already got the Flyer, just give it a try! 

Julian Westerhout

Bloomington, IL 

[George Schick]

Depends to some extent on what you mean by "upright."  I've been riding a Surly 1x1 for over 6 years now with a Flyer saddle and about as short a reach threadless stem as they make with no issues.  'Course, the older 1x1's had a frame with a longer TT and therefore overall reach than the current models, but I often sit back and ride hands-free for considerable distances with no issues.  I'd say give it a shot.

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:35:39 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

[Deacon Patrick]

Since everyone's answer is different and it's no cost to try what you own, may I humbly suggest you are in the best position to expertly answer your dilemma? Grin.

With abandon,

Patrick

[Jeremy Till]

Bolt upright on a Flyer here, with the Bosco Bullmooses on my QB.  So far, it's awesome.  I say give it a go and only change if there's a problem. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85709120@N07/8714991825/

[René Sterental]

I ride upright on B17 saddles on my Hunqapillar and Betty with no issues. I actually find the width perfect for upright riding. I once tried a wider one and didn't like it as the wings hit my thighs. Then again, I haven't tried that in a long time and have a new never used B67 (unsprung) that I might try again just to see what happens...

René

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[Michael]

So sounds like the Flyer is great in upright use.

 

I figured I would know when I tried, but was hastily curious to find out. I don't have the Albas yet. Hope to order soon.

[Michael]

@Rene,

I used to have a cheapy B67-ish shaped saddle on a Raleigh, and it was hard sometimes to pedal downward as I found the saddle blocked my thighs.

 

Hopefully the Flyer will be great. 

[Deacon Patrick]

Ahhhhhh. I get it now. The Albas were the missing piece. Your questions makes more sense to my sardonic brain now. Grin.

With abandon,

Patrick

[Michael]

My back seems to like bars no higher than saddle height.

 

But sometimes I want to sit higher, so I was thinking that maybe my back would be ok with totally upright. Maybe it is the between that the back doesn't like.

 

On the short test rides I have had with my wife's upright bike, my back seemed to be ok. So I thought I would try it on the Sam, and maybe keep the Bleriot as the drop bar bike, or vice versa.

[Peter Morgano]

I have been in this same situation for a while, where I think I might be in some "uncomfortable zone" on the bike since I am always a bit "in-between" my issue is neck pain from having to hold my head up the whole time looking at the road since in NYC cant really not look for even a minute.

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[Mojo]

I use a Champion Flyer on my old Robin Hood 3 speed. Its the perfect saddle for that usage, according to my butt.

YBMV.

[Frank Brose]

I prefer the Flyer to the B67 for said application. But that's my butt. If you have one try it. What's the worst case scenario? It doesn't feel good?  I have a B67  I'll part with if you want wider.  

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 4:35:39 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:

[Montclair BobbyB]

My latest preferred setup... Bullmoose with Flyer...  Love it!!  Have it on 3 bikes, now.