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Old 07-30-11, 04:14 PM
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Burglar
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Brooks Swift or Swallow for road bike?

I recently bought a Brooks B17 for my road bike (93 Specialized Allez Comp). I'm 5'10ish 245 pounds, and I have thighs the size of telephone poles. The B17 is great EXCEPT that it feels a bit too wide between my thighs, and I'm getting some rubbing against the skirts of the saddle.

I was thinking of trying a Swallow due to the high skirt. Plus it looks really cool. I've read that it is Brooks' most flexible saddle, so I"m not sure how well it will support my weight.

Maybe the Swift would be a better option? If anyone has feedback on either or both saddles, that would be awesome. The B17 will probably end up on my commuter MTB.
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