Best place to buy Brooks saddle in the U.S.A.
04-15-09, 03:54 PM
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Best place to buy Brooks saddle in the U.S.A.
Yesterday was my birthday, and even though I don't need a saddle, I believe I deserve one. I want to give the leather saddle cult a chance. The entire concept of "breaking in" isn't appealing to me, but I still haven't heard someone complaining about their Brooks after getting used to it.
I am not sure if I want the Swift or the B-17 (to be butched into a more XXI century looks), but in one way or another, I do need a good source for them.
Anyone can point me into the right direction?
Thank you in advance.
I am not sure if I want the Swift or the B-17 (to be butched into a more XXI century looks), but in one way or another, I do need a good source for them.
Anyone can point me into the right direction?
Thank you in advance.
04-15-09, 04:35 PM
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Yesterday was my birthday, and even though I don't need a saddle, I believe I deserve one. I want to give the leather saddle cult a chance. The entire concept of "breaking in" isn't appealing to me, but I still haven't heard someone complaining about their Brooks after getting used to it.
I am not sure if I want the Swift or the B-17 (to be butched into a more XXI century looks), but in one way or another, I do need a good source for them.
Anyone can point me into the right direction?
Thank you in advance.
I am not sure if I want the Swift or the B-17 (to be butched into a more XXI century looks), but in one way or another, I do need a good source for them.
Anyone can point me into the right direction?
Thank you in advance.
They have decent prices and a money back guarantee.
Aaron
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"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
04-15-09, 04:57 PM
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+1 on Wallbike. The prices are a little higher than other places but they have a great return policy and offer excellent customer service. I'll pay extra for those any day of the week.
04-15-09, 06:11 PM
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Yea Wallbike for Brooks.
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04-15-09, 07:58 PM
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Kelly's Bar. It's on South Washington Square in Lansing, Michigan. That's where I got my Brooks Professional, and I couldn't be happier.
04-15-09, 09:35 PM
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Nashbar has a B-17 on sale, with a + 20% off coupon, thru Friday.
Hard to beat their guarantee.
p.s. I got one from them for $50 last summer.
Hard to beat their guarantee.
p.s. I got one from them for $50 last summer.
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04-16-09, 01:25 PM
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Thank you for all the feedback. Now the real question:
Dark Brown or Green!?
Dark Brown or Green!?
04-16-09, 01:43 PM
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2009 Black Raleigh Rush Hour
04-16-09, 01:44 PM
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(and a Brompton S-type Raw Lacquer)
04-16-09, 06:07 PM
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I do have a couple of Black and one Brown...Aaron
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"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
04-16-09, 06:09 PM
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Don't use your credit card to buy from them without reading this first. https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=525441&page=6
04-16-09, 10:14 PM
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Besides the suggestions listed already, I'll say, "Anywhere." My reasoning is that they sell quickly on Craigslist (or here on BF) if you decide you don't like it -- and you might not even sell it for a loss.
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Best place to by Brooks saddle in the U.S.A.
Well, why not buy one online such as amazon, overstock, buy.com.
And maybe try this site, sometimes it has deals.
And maybe try this site, sometimes it has deals.
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04-19-09, 10:03 AM
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My recommendation would be Wallingford Cycles ie; Wallbike.
They have decent prices and a money back guarantee.
They have decent prices and a money back guarantee.
