Suspension seat posts and good quality panniers recomendations

[PeterCarole29]

How is the seat=backside interface going ? Still enduring the uncomfy seat or have you found a replacement?

Hi
I would love to say we have been out enjoying the weather but unfortunately I promised to finish our house off this yr so we havent been out
I must admit i had been quite nieve as i thought you just had to put up with pain

 

[whisky walker]

C17 Brookes the best you can get I would say. Did LEJOG last year with a brookes, no issues at all. Only thing is have to do approx 500 miles to settle it in and then you will find it's like sitting on your sofa

 

[dna]

Should I be embarrassed to confess I have a Suntour suspension seat post on my eBike? It took a little bit of adjusting to get the right level of suspension for my weight but now i'm very happy with it . I bought it 3 years ago for £65 - they are now on amazon for £99.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HMXE8ZU?tag=mhf04-21

In order to reduce the risk of trapping anything, i did buy a cover for the moving parts!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09M71CTJG?tag=mhf04-21

I'd class myself as an occasional rider - hoping to do more now ive retired. That means Id rather not buy top priced kit for cycling - but each to their own!

If riding for a longer time I have some padded undershorts which i wear under walking or other loose fit shorts and find that this works for me.

 

[PhilMary]

As others have said. You need to "break-in" a saddle to suit.
As an aside our Dawes Galaxy is up for sale. £1000 ono.

 

[PeterCarole29]

C17 Brookes the best you can get I would say. Did LEJOG last year with a brookes, no issues at all. Only thing is have to do approx 500 miles to settle it in and then you will find it's like sitting on your sofa

The brooks saddle came with the bike so in Theory had been broken in to someone elses fit
will it in time reshape to me

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[DandJ]

The brooks saddle came with the bike so in Theory had been broken in to someone elses fit
will it in time reshape to me

I'm not sure...but have a go

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[Scottish Scrutineer]

SMP forma or Dynamic for me.

Forma

Composit's older sister that enhances the rigidity joined by extreme comfort. Designed for medium-large pelvises. Recommended for pants sizes: MLXL

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[whisky walker]

The brooks saddle came with the bike so in Theory had been broken in to someone elses fit
will it in time reshape to me

Mmmm sorry I'm a little stuck on that. I know they are very giving maybe use the brookes oil and ride it for a few weeks and hopefully it will reshape. There are a few sites that say you can so might be worth a wee try.

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1181404-brooks-style-leather-saddle-reshaping.html