Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
My suggestion is to try a standard B-17. I don't think you'll want the nose tilted down on a Brooks. I usually start them pointed up slightly and gradually adjust them down to near level as the initial slickness wears off.
+1
Been riding a B-17 for four years, I weigh around 190. I have also "butchered" mine to more resemble a Swift or Swallow, for $250-300 less. No apparent adverse effects.