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Old 07-12-07 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by John E
Yup.

... or satisfy both your eyes and your butt with a classic Brooks tensioned leather saddle.
Well it did have a leather saddle... hard as a rock, but my butt isn't particular and didn't mind it.

Several years ago I borrowed this bike to a relative who was doing a long distance ride. She put a new seat on because she wanted more (some) padding. She lost the original. I didn't really care much since I never rode the bike. In fact she'd had it for over a year before wanting to get it out of her garage and giving it back.

I never liked the new seat, - too slipery. Never felt right, although not exactly uncomfortable.

So I went ahead and got the blue seat 'cause it was used and cheap and so am I. They have a 5 day return policy on used items, and I'll be taking some long rides in the next couple of days.

Here's what it looks like:

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