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Old 02-07-08 | 08:50 AM
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chevy42083
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Bikes: Bianchi Alloro, Miyata 710, Fuji Espree Fixie convert

Originally Posted by kjohnnytarr
perfect riding weather. GO
Unless you have a Brooks


Originally Posted by sp00ki
brooks saddles are about as classy as wearing cowboy boots with a business suit.
Not from Texas?

Originally Posted by sr20det
how are they in the rain ?
do you have to be cautious about getting them wet?
Yes, be cautious. I got caught in a DOWNPOUR... crazy limited sight storm. Bagged it ASAP... but was too late. It rode like a hammock for the next 25 miles... sagging more and more. There was no support... and I only weigh 125lbs. It hardened back up... not QUITE back to original shape. Would've been fine, but I laced it to tighten it up, and prevent sagging if it gets a little wet again. In hindsight, I would've given up on the recreational ride if I'd known it was going to take a chance on ruining the saddle.

Oh yeah, mines a B17N... now laced, and trimmed a little.


As for riding in shorts... I get used to it... seems a little slippery at first... especially before it's broken in.
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