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Old 12-13-09 | 11:50 PM
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Bear cub
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From: Roseburg, OR

Bikes: Surly LHT, 74 Schwinn

Originally Posted by aroundoz
I have always used a B17 or Champion Flyer but most recently purchased a Cardiff Mercia because I wanted a little more setback and it provides another cm compared to a B17. I got to say it's a work of art and I almost feel like I should place it on my fireplace mantle (that is if I had one). It measures the same as a B17 and the leather feels thicker. The copper colored rails also look nice. Its pre-drilled and laced for any sag that will develop and is also chamfered like a B17 Special.
Hey I use a Cardiff too. It's my first leather saddle and after a lot of reading around on these forums I've seen a lot of comments that it's inferior to a Brooks. What do you say to that seeing as how you love it so much?
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