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03-21-09, 10:14 AM

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Time for a change.

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Originally Posted by Velo Dog

FWIW, I have three B-17s, and I've found the break-in difficulty to be greatly exaggerated. They get better with age, but all of mine, plus a Pro I've had for at least 20 years, have been pretty good right from the start. Setup is critical, though, at least for me. A millimeter or two of tilt makes a difference.

Not quite the content I was expecting- thank goodness.

Velo dog make a very good point that applies to all saddles. Set up is critical for comfort.

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