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Old 08-03-17, 09:23 AM
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Fahrenheit531 
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You're not alone if your butt doesn't like Brooks. I tried really hard to make 'em work. Went so far as to get a brand-new Cambium, because the story is they're like a broken-in Brooks right out of the box. No dice. Hated every moment on that saddle. Accept it; move on. Upside: Resale value on Brooks is very good.

I found that buying a variety of beat-to-hell saddles on CL or eBay is a very effective way to find out what's a good fit with minimal expense.
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