quick brooks question
12-23-08 | 12:57 AM
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quick brooks question
i just picked up an old brooks competition, with A 78 stamped into the metal underneath. what does this tell me? its pretty used, but still very viable. any information that i should know? ride it? sell it? thanks!
12-23-08 | 01:14 AM
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I think that means the saddle was made in 1978. Try riding it. It may take a few weeks to break in (conform to you).
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12-23-08 | 05:38 AM
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