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I have been looking at a new saddle for my Fuji Silhoutte that I just picked up. It's a 2005 model but I picked it up brand new just this past weekend for a steal. It was $680 MSRP and I got it for $280 plus tax. While the saddle on it isn't to bad I was wondering if any of you have any experiance with a Brooks saddle, mainly the B17 standard or the N (narrow) model.
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No experience with the Brooks saddle. I was thinking of something like this. Only Real Men ride these...
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I aready have one like that
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I believe Sheldon Brown about a half whacked out smart dude.
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Hi Wid. Although I don't have experience with a Brooks saddle, I haave an SDG saddle. It has made a big difference. After all, speed defies gravity. I ride a Rocky Mountain Vertex 10.
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I ended up getting this Brooks saddle, I recieved it yesterday. If it rides half as good as it looks I will be happy. Going on a test ride today once it warms up to 40 or so.
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I'd look at ordering a set of snow tires Rick ... you're gonna be needing them soon.
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We have snowplows
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We have snowplows Our weather for today ... (and most of the winter) Saturday - 3 Nov 2007 Mostly Sunny 79° 60° Details for Saturday A few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny. High 79F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Saturday night: A mostly clear sky. Low around 60F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wind Direction: NNW (348°) Speed: 15Mph (24Km, 13Kts) Relative Humidity: 65% Cloud Coverage: 23% Precipitation Probability: 20% Snow Probability: 0% (ALL WINTER! ) UV Index: 6 (High)Just exactly what is a snowplow anyway? Seems like I remember seeing one once on the Discovery Channel, or maybe it was Popular Mechanics, I can't remember.
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I have a B17, but haven't used it that much. My understanding is that it will take some time to break it in. Use a lot of proof ride to soften it up. Don't tighten it too much at first, you don't want to force the leather to stretch way too much. I haven't used it because in the past, I've been unwilling to give up my bike weight to use it. But for I'll use it for my trailer pulling bike. However, I wouldn't let it get wet, hence I'm waiting for spring. I will also consider chopping it to drop weight like this: http://velospace.org/node/1760Sheldon Brown, nice reference. He's a freak but knows is fixes and singlespeeds.
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