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10-20-10 | 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by IanHelgesen

Cool bike. Do you find the springs on the flyer to be worthwhile? I have a sprung Brooks on my 3-speed, but I'm uncertain whether it would be as useful on a drop-barred bike.

I use a Flyer on my touring bikes and think the springs are helpful. I have found the springs take the edge off of bumps and seem to slightly dampen the road vibrations as compared to a non sprung B-17. I am a heavier rider at 215# they may not be as beneficial to a lighter rider. YMMV

Aaron

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