Originally Posted by
bmthom.gis
It's my dream to one day have a Brooks on almost every bike I have
I will keep the seat post QR. The places where she will sit outside are not known for any sort of bicycle theft. When I am at home or work my bikes stay inside.
Pie plate will go as soon as I can get her up in a work stand.
Originally Posted by
PennyTheDog
Have you seen the Velo Orange version of the B17? You can get it on Ebay for about $70. I bought one about six months ago. It's not nearly as soft as Brooks (yet at least), but it has some of the same qualities, and I don't find it too bad as a budget alternative. I have four bikes: three have B17s and one has the Velo Orange.
I was thinking of swapping out the QR more for looks, but it sounds like you have thought it out.
I looked at the VO before getting my Brooks and realized I will hopefully have this seat for many years so I would rather go with the good one.
BTW, I got my NIB Flyer complete with adjustment spanner and a tin of Proofide off the 'Bay for $90 shipped...