Alternatives to a Brooks Professional
11-18-09 | 02:44 PM
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Alternatives to a Brooks Professional
My Vintage bike has a Brooks Professional which fits well, is comfortable all-day and is right on this bike from 1972.
What alternative will provide the same fit and performance? Something lighter and less costly from Brooks or any-one else would be great.
Michael
What alternative will provide the same fit and performance? Something lighter and less costly from Brooks or any-one else would be great.
Michael
11-18-09 | 02:50 PM
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Selle San Marco Regal
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
11-18-09 | 03:19 PM
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+1. I got rid of my Brooks in favor of the Regal, and have never regretted it. Fantastic riding saddle, and nice looking to boot.
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11-18-09 | 03:19 PM
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Velo Orange has a saddle that is like the B17, and one that is like the Swift. Not necessarily a Pro, but they're cheaper and from what I"ve heard are just as comfy as a Brooks...
11-18-09 | 03:58 PM
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Regal w/ Ti rails: https://cgi.ebay.com/SELLE-SAN-MARCO-...item5636c81616
Fizik clone: https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_10000_201504
Both are wide at the back, providing for mulitple kiester positions. The nod for comfort, lightness, and cost goes to the clone, but the Regal's not far off.
Fizik clone: https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_10000_201504
Both are wide at the back, providing for mulitple kiester positions. The nod for comfort, lightness, and cost goes to the clone, but the Regal's not far off.
11-18-09 | 10:52 PM
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Regal w/ Ti rails: https://cgi.ebay.com/SELLE-SAN-MARCO-...item5636c81616
