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Old 01-19-10, 12:46 PM
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Saddle Choice for Trek 660

I have rebuilt my 1989 Gray/Blue Trek 660 for the third time and have taken it back to a more original configuration (including white bar tape) except for adding a Dura Ace crank and 8-speeds on the DT.

I am looking for opinions on the saddle. Right now the choices are black Brooks B-17 or black Concor. Your thoughts? Other options?

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The original saddle on your bike was a vetta gel racing. Imo the brooks (esp the B-17) will look out of place. The Concor is a better choice and Regal or Rolls would be good choices as well. But a saddle is a personal decision, use what feels better for you and the type of riding you are planning on doing.
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How about one of those blue Rolls saddles...or even one of those special production blue b-17s? The only problem with those is they are engraved with things like messenger racing logos.

I do something weird...I have "show" saddles for the bikes that I leave on and use for rides under 20 miles, but for longer rides I switch out for a B-17 no matter what was on it. I have yet to feel anything as comfy as a B-17 over distance.

This looks like a potentially good choice:

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/1556680103.html

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Saddle choice depends more on the rider's butt than the make/model of the bike. Both the Brooks and the Condor are fine saddles. I'd lean to he Brooks, personally, unless the bike is destined to be ridden in the rain.
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