View Poll Results: What Color Brooks B17 Special Saddle (copper rivets & rails)
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thinking about a brooks b17 special saddle?
01-10-10, 03:24 AM
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thinking about a brooks b17 special saddle?
i want one, but cant decide on which color black or brown, black would probably look better on the bike, but i like the classic brown brooks look but not too sure if it will go well with the bike
here's the bike
https://bikesdirect.com/products/wind...ght08_2100.jpg
please no flamming for a bd bike im 16 and paid for it myself so not like i could really afford anything nicer, and yes i did look for used bikes but they were all to big.
thanks for any input
here's the bike
https://bikesdirect.com/products/wind...ght08_2100.jpg
please no flamming for a bd bike im 16 and paid for it myself so not like i could really afford anything nicer, and yes i did look for used bikes but they were all to big.
thanks for any input
01-10-10, 05:29 AM
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Voted black. Brown would just be wrong on that bike.
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01-10-10, 05:31 AM
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Black, and two thumbs up for buying the bicycle yourself.
01-10-10, 07:17 AM
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Congratulations on the bike, and on buying it yourself.
I voted brown, but either one is just fine!
I voted brown, but either one is just fine!
01-10-10, 07:44 AM
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go to chainreaction, ribble, probikekit, totatlcycling and have a look.
you might also want to think about a Selle San Marco Rolls or Regal I have a couple Brooks and San Marco saddles
the Rolls has gold trim and is the most comfortable for me
the Regal has rivets and is comfortable as well
you might also want to think about a Selle San Marco Rolls or Regal I have a couple Brooks and San Marco saddles
the Rolls has gold trim and is the most comfortable for me
the Regal has rivets and is comfortable as well
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01-10-10, 08:33 AM
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I voted black. Great choice in going with the B17 Special regardless. I have quite a few Brooks saddles, and in my opinion the hammered copper rivets on the Special are just classic.
Black B17 Special on my Surly Long Haul Trucker:
Antique Brown B17 Special ti on my Jamis Aurora Elite:
Black B17 Special on my Surly Long Haul Trucker:
Antique Brown B17 Special ti on my Jamis Aurora Elite:
01-10-10, 08:44 AM
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If you go with brown also re-tape the bars.
Brown will help the bike look less stark.
BTW, I purchased my own bike with my own money when I was 16. I still have the bike 37 years later.
Brown will help the bike look less stark.
BTW, I purchased my own bike with my own money when I was 16. I still have the bike 37 years later.
01-10-10, 08:47 AM
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Black. And when you save up some more pocket money, get the Brooks bartape to match- it will last for ages, and look seriously classy. Just don't try making your own out of a leather bag or whatever it was that nutter used...
01-10-10, 09:12 AM
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go with the black... but why aren't you just getting the B17 standard. Its cheaper and wont have the gold rails... black rails would look good
01-10-10, 10:53 AM
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i want one, but cant decide on which color black or brown, black would probably look better on the bike, but i like the classic brown brooks look but not too sure if it will go well with the bike
here's the bike
https://bikesdirect.com/products/wind...ght08_2100.jpg
please no flamming for a bd bike im 16 and paid for it myself so not like i could really afford anything nicer, and yes i did look for used bikes but they were all to big.
thanks for any input
here's the bike
https://bikesdirect.com/products/wind...ght08_2100.jpg
please no flamming for a bd bike im 16 and paid for it myself so not like i could really afford anything nicer, and yes i did look for used bikes but they were all to big.
thanks for any input
looks plenty nice to me. a lot nicer than my first bike for sure. congrats.
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01-10-10, 11:12 AM
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they're equally hideous in my opinion.
01-10-10, 11:16 AM
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I voted black. Great choice in going with the B17 Special regardless. I have quite a few Brooks saddles, and in my opinion the hammered copper rivets on the Special are just classic.
Black B17 Special on my Surly Long Haul Trucker:
Antique Brown B17 Special ti on my Jamis Aurora Elite:
Black B17 Special on my Surly Long Haul Trucker:
Antique Brown B17 Special ti on my Jamis Aurora Elite:
01-10-10, 11:31 AM
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Look, you're already riding a BD bike and now you're going to add a Brooks to it. I agree with both of those choices and support you there. But they also are both choices that are going to make the fashionista crowd get all snarky, regardless. Sooo as long as you are going down the path of "I make my own choices based on my own needs, thanks" then pick the color you like best.
Personally, black would be the default choice, but with the right bar tape I think the brown / honey could look really nice.
Personally, black would be the default choice, but with the right bar tape I think the brown / honey could look really nice.
01-10-10, 11:42 AM
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I voted brown. I don't like black bikes all that much. Personally I'd go with the brown saddle, tan bar tape and then get some gum side wall tires.
That's me. Go for what you like. Have you ridden a brooks saddle? Do you find them comfortable?
That's me. Go for what you like. Have you ridden a brooks saddle? Do you find them comfortable?
01-10-10, 11:53 AM
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i actually haven't, this would be my very first brooks from what i've read, their quite comfy right out of the box
01-10-10, 12:07 PM
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i have decided to just get the black, although i really like the idea of the brown with the brown leather wraps to compliment, i dont think i could spend another 70 dollars for wrap, thanks for all the input though
01-10-10, 12:32 PM
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That can be true, it can be false. Brooks saddles are no different than any other saddle in the sense that they're extremely comfortable for some people, and others find them very uncomfortable. Probably no other saddle does get more positive reviews for comfort, though, than the Brooks B17.
01-10-10, 12:36 PM
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01-11-10, 08:28 AM
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I was taught that black socks with brown shoes was a no-no. I say black. I have brown on my tourer and black on my Allez. Your opinion may vary.
01-11-10, 04:13 PM
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Take a look at a B-17N. Very comfortable and look better on road bikes because they're narrower. Go with black on that black bike!
01-11-10, 08:52 PM
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Brooks saddles are great for comfort and years of wear. Heavy though. When you buy a Brooks, you're buying Old World, hand-made beauty. If you want lightest-fastest-on-the-climbs, weight-weenieing gram-shaviing performance, foggedabout it. I do a lot of riding on a Brooks, brown. But I eat organic.
