Originally Posted by
lil'hobo
While I am thinking about it, has anyone ridden a Brooks B17 with approximately my seat to handlebar drop? I have moved the seat up just slightly since these pictures were taken, maybe a centimeter or so. The reason I ask is all the literature on the B17 states that it is good for level with handlebars or if the bars are slightly higher. But I would like a little extra width on the rear of the saddle. Yet, my existing saddle isn't bad plus a buying a new saddle will bust the budget I have set for myself and my new bike. Who knows.
Thanks again for the kind words.
Beautiful bike and set up! What a great find.
As far as B17's go, I think you'll be fine. I have a couple of bikes about the same size and fit, with a Brooks saddles and about 1-2" drop to the bars. In my experience all you have to do is adjust the saddle angle to accomodate a particular saddle-to-bar drop. Angled slightly forward for more drop, slightly back for less, but the difference in angle is usually minimal.