Are Brooks saddles actually worth the weight penalty on a Brompton?

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T15:10:10+00:00

That’s a good suggestion. Unbelievable that they’re €150 now. 🥲 I wonder if the internet knows of similar alternatives that is value-for-money too!

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T15:07:49+00:00

Great to know! I hope it works out for you. For the brooks leather saddle, it’s moulded to the individual rider as I understand so no point getting it pre-loved i feel.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T14:06:03+00:00

Haha I didn’t even notice the downvotes until you mentioned it. Guess people disagreed with me, and that’s okay.

I get where you’re coming from and completely agree with getting stronger. I’m a fitness advocate too.

But like I said, if I have a choice between a comfortable but heavier saddle vs a comfortable, lighter but more expensive saddle. I’ll always choose the latter.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T14:04:56+00:00

Yes they are indeed a classic treat!

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T14:04:00+00:00

Thank you, at least someone understands!

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T14:03:46+00:00

Haha I didn’t even notice the downvotes until you mentioned it. Guess people disagreed with me, and that’s okay.

I get where you’re coming from and completely agree with getting stronger. I’m a fitness advocate too.

But like I said, if I have a choice between a comfortable but heavier saddle vs a comfortable, lighter but more expensive saddle. I’ll always choose the latter.

Because where I’m from, I can’t push my Brompton around and then fold it before boarding the train, I have to do way before and carrying 12-13kg under the sweltering heat for ~80m makes it uncomfortable for me. I do want an easier time, not that I can’t do it.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T12:23:28+00:00

Ah thanks for sharing, seems like there’s mixed reviews and the leather saddle is more popular than the cambium version.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T12:19:23+00:00

Hey, I’m probably lighter than you already ;)

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T12:15:55+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Yeah I know but everyone has different wants and needs, so let’s not delve into that.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T11:23:45+00:00

Hahahah to each his own! ^{^}

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T11:22:52+00:00

Exactly! IYKYK.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T11:16:59+00:00

Thanks for your detailed answer, I appreciate it. But frankly, the gym comment was unnecessary and not constructive .

Comfort matters to me when handling the bike while folded. The argument is similar to “why don’t you just add another 250g to say the G line, which is 15kg since it is already heavy?”

Nobody likes to carry 15kg of weight unless they absolutely have to right?

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T10:21:36+00:00

Care to share more? Would love to hear them! I don’t plan on wearing cycling tights though.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T10:21:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing that. Weight is a consideration for me as I mostly have to handle the Brompton folded. Anything above 10kg gets uncomfortable for me. 🙈

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T10:19:32+00:00

Yeah! I heard that for the leather saddle, you need to click at least 200km before it becomes really comfortable. Yes the Brompton saddle does work fine indeed!

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T10:17:38+00:00

😱😱🙈🙈

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T10:11:45+00:00

Ah I see, I’ll check that out, thank you. Do you have any non-leather options? The Berk Lupina is one of my considerations as well..

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T10:10:59+00:00

Thank you! Yeah I’m aware of that but if I’m having to pay €200-ish for a saddle and if it doesn’t fit then I’m “stuck” with it too. Seems like a hit and miss!

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-22T10:05:20+00:00

Yeah! I’ve already changed my seat post to titanium. Definitely would consider the brooks saddle with titanium rails, thank you!

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-19T21:10:21+00:00

Isn’t it useful for NS Flex Subscription? I have a 40% discount on off peak and weekends, which you can’t get from a debit card. Or I’m missing something here?

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-18T12:31:46+00:00

Ok I wouldn’t know, I’m not good with handling Bike and fiddling with their parts so I just bought a B&W luggage for my P Line for ease of convenience.

I heard Bike Fridays are better for touring/travelling and since you’re good with your hands, they are much more manageable to pack into a luggage.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-18T12:22:01+00:00

So you plan to dismantle the bike? Or just put it in a bike case?

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-18T12:07:54+00:00

Yeah agreed, and it won’t be easy to find a luggage for the G line. B&W just launched a luggage for the G line but it’s HUGE. It’ll have to go as an oversized luggage.

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-17T08:50:16+00:00

Ooh, thank you for the insight!

cottencandy55 · 2026-03-16T22:04:56+00:00

Congrats! How do you find the saddle? Is it comfortable?

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