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Old 06-08-18 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by onyerleft
I had a B17, it came with the Raleigh Super Course I ordered. It was probably the wide version. It was never comfortable. I was told by numerous parties to keep riding it, eventually the saddle will break in and you will experience butt nirvana. Alas, that mythological day never came.

B17's weren't particularly sought after BITD. The Pro and Team Pro models were.
Maybe by some, I love them all and have minimal trouble with any. Probably have 12-15 in all, the last pro I started to break in was being a bit of a pain, literally. I wiped it down with dressing and loosened it up a bit for the time being, made a big difference and is riding nicely. The Pro and Team models are thicker and therefore tougher to break in especially if they are not your thing. I am not as fond of the narrow ones for my sit bones but have a couple that work ok. The looks cannot be beat imho.
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