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Bikes: travelers check, trucker deluxe, double cross dc, caad 10, rum runner, fuji america, karate monkey, tommasini prestige, parkpre tt, assorted beater/loaner bikes
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i'm new to this, so my opinion is not backed with extensive experience on both sides. however, i'd like to paraphrase a message i once found in brooks' own writings: "there are a lot of people to whom we really should be recommending springed saddles, but who we know will decidedly choose a springless model for its sleeker, cooler look." they should know best, so though i too think the springless looks more suave, i didn't even look at them. i weigh 130, and still thought extra comfort would be worth it, especially on a tourer. just think about it; our rides are all about flexibility and finding all kinds of new roads. sometimes, those roads will have lots of bumps, and our butts will appreciate something not so stiff.
as an aside, i highly suggest looking on ebay.. i saved probably us$50 or more on my flyer special. one shop even has lightly used ones occasionally!
and, iain.dalton, my springs started sqeaking once they first broke in, and continue to do so, on the downhill(high cadence on a fixed-wheel). i find it works as a decent measure of speed and road condition!