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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Central Coast, CA
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Bikes: Surly LHT, Specialized Rockhopper, Nashbar Touring (old), Specialized Stumpjumper (older), Nishiki Tourer (model unknown)
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I bought a Champion Flyer in late August. It felt stiff at first, and when I rode it I always felt like I was close to getting a sore butt, but it never set in. I gradually upped the length of my rides. When I got to 50 it still hadn't hurt. In October I rode a century. My butt never got sore! I was skeptical of the wondrous claims people made for their Brooks, but I decided to give one a try. Now I think I'm a believer.
I posted a description of my experience. Several people told me to just wait - my Brooks was only starting to get comfortable. They said it would continue to improve for the next year or so!
I always wear padded shorts. I don't know anything about the Champion Flyer that would lead me to think I shouldn't.