Thread: RANT: I am so done with Brooks saddles
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Old 08-27-14 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyBike
I rode Brooks exclusively from 1970 to 1990. Then modern materials and saddle science came along. I wouldn't ride a Brooks saddle if Brooks wanted to sponsor me. Won't be using whale oil lamps at the house either.
Your haughty dismissal of whale oil lamps is indicative of . . . um . . . damn, I hate that even after 2 glasses of wine my spelling is impeccable, even as my thoughts go hither and yon.

Brooks saddles are best suited to C&V road bikes. On those bikes, they look right and they perform as intended. Brooks saddles - at least the B17 - now occupy, and possibly monopolize, a shrinking niche market. 'sokay, I love my two old steelies AND their Brooks. But I won't be putting one on my Tarmac anytime soon. :-)
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