I wondered what on earth I would say about the Berthoud Galibier. Gilles Berthoud’s saddles use thoroughly modern materials and construction methods, while maintaining the advantages of a tensioned leather saddle. var showhost = "peterwhitecycles.com"; Gilles Berthoud Saddlebag GB786 - Grey - 2.4 Litre. The front of the seat post's clamp should be on the centerline of the post itself. Over the long run I’m assuming it will soften a little, though the thickness of the leather makes me think it will take a long time. Sixty miles on one of these thick soft gushy saddles can be brutal. If my history selling saddles to women is a reliable guide, the majority of women will not like this saaddle, just as they don't like Brooks saddles. Instead of riveting the leather saddle to the frame, these are bolted on, making it easy to repair if necessary. But there is no return possible on a used saddle, so it could be an expensive trial. Be sure not to use too much. The width across the back is 160mm. The B17 is quite comforable, but heavy and no longer attractive. Post by niggle » 21 Mar 2014, 11:02am I have used my Spa Wharfe for about 1000 miles now and I think it is still as hard as when I bought it, but fortunately it is reasonably comfortable for me despite this. A treatment with Gilles Berthoud's special saddle treatment (apply to the underside of the saddle) will speed up the break-in process and provide protection against the elements. Only 1 in stock. Most saddles designed by and for women have a cutout in the center for a lady's tender bits. var showlink = "Penny"; Matching handlebar end plugs are available in Black, Cork (shown here) and Natural. The women's is just inder 10" long. But instead the bolts are off the bac edge, out of the way. It takes only a few seconds to know if it's suitable for you. the pot. Skins are selected based on criteria such as resistance, thickness and beauty. My guess is they will. Re: Gilles Berthoud Aspin saddle vs. Brooks Swift vs. ? Every saddle is different, of course. Given the shape of the frame and positioning of the bolts, riders should be comfortable sitting a bit further back on these than on a Brooks, so I expect that on long rides, this should be at least as comfortable as the slightly wider Brooks B17. 24 Hall Rd. You are of course welcome to try one here at the shop. Saddle tension is easily adjusted with an allen screw at the front of the saddle. You can just see the screw holes at the bottom middle of the frame for the KlikFix attachment. So, depending on exactly how the lady in question is constructed, she may love or hate this saddle. Bottom line is this: If you try one of these and your middle "tender bits" area is fine, but you feel like your sit bones are on something too hard, most likely you'll end up very happy with it, since the leather will soften up a bit, and you'll cause the leather to conform to your shape fairly quickly. Here it is. I’ll be honest, I have never reviewed a saddle before. We’ve been riding these saddles for years. var showname = "penny"; The back plate is a modern composite material that is much lighter than the metal back plate used in other leather saddles making this saddle light and comfortable as well as beautiful. But, some women will love them, and never want anything else. It’s a great saddle for riders with a low, performance-oriented position, who prefer a … 212.00, Men's or Women's saddle, Cork: $