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Old 04-02-10 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sm1960
Just looking for some commuting advise. It turns out turning 50 earns a good birthday present, I was told to pick something out and the trek 520 has always appealed to me for my 15mi each way commute. Has anyone put a brooks b-17 saddle on the 520, and is there a difference between the b-17 standard and special?
Cosmetic differences (and price difference) only. The Special has copper rivets



while the standard has small steel one



The rivets on the Special aren't as large as on the Pro.

The Brooks will work on any bike. Just realize that the saddle is a little taller than a plastic saddle and make adjustment accordingly. It's less painful that way
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