Originally Posted by
habilis
Has anyone ever been happy long term with a cheap knock-off of a Brooks? I rank the Brooks second only to the bicycle among humankind's greatest inventions. BTW, I have an Avocet super-gel something-or-other that came with the geared bike. No good on long rides. May have led to the previous owner's selling the bike.
I didn't say stay with it. Honestly, you'll have the money for the real deal LLLLOOONNNGGGGGG before that Brooks breaks in. Haha