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Old 12-15-07 | 08:02 AM
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matthew_deaner
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From: Spencer, IN

Bikes: Trek 5200

Originally Posted by Smorgasbord42
With a 2" drop you might not be so comfortable on the Brooks, especially if you ride in the drops a lot. Many people who like Brooks have their bikes set up for touring, and so have a zero or even negative saddle to handlebar drop. But, you'll never really know until you try.
+1
The B-17 does not work for me on bikes with significant bar-to-saddle drop. I use a Brooks Team Pro for the more aggressive position. It's not as comfortable as the B-17, but is still more comfy than any other narrow saddle I've used.
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