Old 05-13-11 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hopperja
I love my Brooks, but it took several thousand miles to properly break in. I've got a second with 1,400 miles on it and a third with 900 miles on it. Neither the second nor the third are anywhere near broken in. I'm nearly a clyde, so it's not because I'm light...
I think thats ridiculous that a saddle should take that long to break in. Its not worth it to me to put myself though major discomfort just to someday maybe only have minor discomfort (its still a bicycle seat!)

not everyones meant to ride a brooks. Im digging my new fizik.
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