Length: 275mm Width: 175mm Height:87mm
Weight: 860g Comfortable from day 1 thanks to the softer leather, the Flyer and Flyer S Aged are our classically sprung models for trekking and touring. Similar in shape and dimensions to the B17, the Flyer combines the comfort of the popular B17 with the extra suspension granted by two rear springs.
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More of a general comment on the service received concerning a new saddle that turned out to be defective - the problem was resolved extremely well by Brooks who definitely went "above and beyond" duty's call. Gold Standard! The replacement saddle has had its maiden run and is perfect. Very satisified.
I've been riding on a Brooks saddle since I appropriated my dad's (an expat-Englishman) bike as a teenager over thirty years ago. Our aluminium touring tandem has always been equipped with a Brooks B17 up front and my 26 year old Miyata touring single now sports a brand new Team Pro copper saddle. Both are great saddles and I've found both comfortable right from the start, even the much stiffer Team Pro on my now much older posterior. A firm saddle is the best present you can give to your sit bones.
I found myself getting a little fatigued, not sore exactly, but kind of 'tired of sitting' on my B17 after about 150 - 200km on a ride. An acquaintance suggested trying a Flyer Special before attempting longer distances. What a revelation! I thought the B17 Standard was a very comfortable saddle but the Flyer Special raises the bar for really long days. On an Aluminium framed touring bike - No! the purists cry - it takes away the zing/buzz transmitted from the frame via the seat post and the springs introduce just enough 'give' to make one forget the dreadful condition of so many of our country lanes these days. You notice the springs for the first 5 minutes or so of a ride and then you simply forget they are there and enjoy your day's cycling.
Am I to heavy for a Flyer pre-aged saddle (90kg)? A dealer told me so...
answer - No, you have been misinformed.
I have ridden on your B17 Special saddle for a month and now I cannot bear to ride on any other saddle. I have no choice but to replace the remaining four non-Brooks saddles, which is going to cost me a pretty penny! Curse you, sir, for your infernally comfortable products!
I have just purchased my first Brooks saddle; a Classic Flyer. I am extremely satisfied at the level of comfort, and the classic appreance, it gives my bike. My appreciation for for its workmanship now goes far beyond the asthetics and is realized each time I mount this most comfortable and supportive new addition to my bicycle. I will be adding another Brooks to my backup bike very shortly.
i use a flyer for a 1 year trip around africa and i realy enjoy it. the springs work like a suspension and the leather make me feel good, same in very hot weather. now, i have more than 10 000km ride on my flyer and it s always so comfortable to use. the best sadle ! simon
I love leather products. I mostly wear leather shoes and don't mind to break them in for a couple of weeks when they are new. When it comes to saddles, though, I have no patience. I tried a Lepper leather saddle once, but after 2 weeks of suffering I went back to my dealer and bought a soft silicone seat. Last Chistmas my new girlfriend gave me a Brooks Flyer as a present. She did not know I already tried something similar, so I had to pretend I was very happy about the present. I made the effort to mount the saddle on my bike and went for some rides around Amsterdam in the next few days. Not bad at all, better than my silicon seat and much better than my previous leather saddle. I've now ridden my Flyer Aged for less than a month and it has perfectly shaped to my bottom. It probably took more than a day, but less than a week to become so comfortable. Niels - Holland
I tried a Conquest once, but found it too narrow and rounded. A friend of mine was very happy of his B17, but I wanted a sprung saddle. I finally decided to go for the Flyer, which I've been told is sllightly wider and flater than a Conquest, and must say that this is the best choice for my long distance touring bicycle. It took only a couple of weeks to shape to my bum. I've now ridden over 3000 km on it and look forward to the my 1500 km trip in Brazil next summer. Bernt, Munich - Germany
Q > I'm curious, why do only the aged saddles come with pre-punched holes for laces? Is it because the softer leather leads to earlier flattening of the saddle requiring the laces to be tightened? Also, if my B66 should ever get to that point, would Brooks be able punch the holes? I could do it myself but the result would undoubtedly be less impressive.
A > Yes, we do it on the Aged and Imperial because they have a weaker structure. Our other saddles occasionally would flatten, but that thakes quite some time and lack of care.
Short and sweet, I never think about my saddle when I'm ridding, it's that comfortable. I have a B-17 on my Peugeot, a Flyer on my 3 speed Club bike and a Swift on my Raleigh Clubman. Excellent workmanship and design!
Q > Do the aged saddles need proofide? R > Not really, but if you want to protect the saddle you can apply some to the underside. Do not put it on the top, though!
Q > Where I live it rains for about 9 months of the year. The care in structions of my Flyer say not to apply proofride to the top of the saddle. Is there something else I should apply, or anything else I should do to protect and condition my new flyer - besides use the saddle cover? I love it and want it to last a long time.
A > The saddle cover should protect it enough.
Q > Is there a special reason why the aged saddles don't come in different colors?
A > Yes, beacause Aged Saddles simply have no artificial colour. They just get the natural colour of the wood and other vegetable substances used in the tanning.
Hola, compré recientemente este sillín Brooks Flyer Aged y debo decir que estoy completamente enamorado de él. Extremadamente cómodo, eso si, toma un tiempo acostumbrar el trasero y ajustarlo al sillín, pero al final todo queda perfectamente encajado. Lo compré porque comienzo este 12 de Octubre a recorrer la Carretera Transamericana y necesitaba un asiento realmente bueno, cómodo y duradero.Julián Simón Montoni Martínez(BROOKS Translation)Recently I bought this Brooks Aged Saddles and I must say I'm fully in love with it. The Flyer is extremely comfortable... I bought it because I'm going to cycle along the Transamerica Road in October and I need a really good, comfortable and durable saddle.
Q > Dear Sir or Madam, I wish to inform you that the linkage of my BROOKS saddle Flyer has broken in the area of the seat post. Purchase date: May, 2007. What I can do to fix it or can you help me in some other way? Sincerely yours, Joachim Rohde
A > Please do not post your warranty claims here! In the GETTING IN TOUCH section there is a specific form for sorting your issues. We have a repair service and replace products with defects in manufacture or materials... Anyway we wish to inform you that before fitting your saddle on any seat post you should check that the seat post is well manufactured. Some cheap seat posts can cut the rails.
Hi, I was always very content with my Brooks which I bought from a friend about ten Years ago until this morning on my way to work through a snowstorm the Metal under the leather cover broke. Can you repair it?
answer - All Brooks saddles may be repaired, please visit the Getting in Touch section of this website!
I am having a problem with my B17 ladies saddle in so much as it stains my clothing. I have used the proofhide on it from time to time, but I think the black colour must come out of it as the seat of my trousers, after riding the bike for a while, turns grey. I have had the saddle for 3 years now and do not want to change it as I have broken it in nicely, but do need a solution. Do you have one? (apart from wearing black trousers all the time!!!)
A> All leather saddles (including the ones made by our competitors) stain light clothing over time. The best solution is to use a saddle cover when wearing light trousers. This is also the reason that cycling shorts traditionally are black, btw.
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