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10-21-06 | 07:11 PM

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sean3089

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From: Venice, Florida

Bikes: Cinelli Proxima/Dura Ace 9-speed/Fizik Aliante/Easton Vistas/Michelin Pro 2's

I you get a chance to check out the Brooks Colt, I think you will be glad you did. Its smaller copper rivets and sleek design give it an understated elegance. Pay no attention to those that disparage this fine saddle – this is not the Chrysler Airflow, or Ford Edsel of saddles.

Some of the features of the Brooks Colt:

Wide nose allows one to use that part of the saddle.

Nice curved top -- sort of like a San Marco Rolls

Narrow (152x280) -- The very comfortable B-17 is too wide for fast training/racing, and I find it impossible to ride on the front part of the saddle.

I haven't ridden a Team Pro, but the nose also appears to be too narrow.

The Colt is a finely crafted saddle, with ample, thick leather all the way down the chamfered side of the saddle (like the Campagnolo discussed earlier). The front of the nose of this saddle is also completely covered (also like the Campagnolo). You can still find them at Permaco. I have the Black/Chrome model, but I think the Black rails would look cooler. I didn’t find any thing “Pre-Softened” on the Pre-Softened model.

As technology improves, and bike now struggle to stay over the 15 lb. weight limit, perhaps we’ll see a return of the Brooks saddle to the professional peloton.

Go to:

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Parent-Brooks-Colt-leather-saddle-1868.htm

for nice photos of Brooks saddles.

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