What's the take on the Hobson Easy Seat for a Clyde
05-21-07, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by magilla
OK, so no pre-aging (I thought it made them softer and break-in more rapidly)
So, back to the style:
B17, Flyer (Sprung B17), or B66 / 67 ??
Any comments?
So, back to the style:
B17, Flyer (Sprung B17), or B66 / 67 ??
Any comments?
05-21-07, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jmarkley710
From what I've read in regards to pre-aging a brooks saddle you can use glove oil on it. Correct me if I'm wrong because I'm not a brooks owner nor will I ever. I understand the obsession just won't break down and buy one.
The leather is more comfortable because it wicks, and breathes. This is superior to synthetic materials and with too much saddle padding or gel, you get too much conforming and wind up with pressure and irritation in places not meant to support your weight.
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05-21-07, 08:12 PM
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Pronunciation: 'präs-"tAt
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Main Entry: pros·trate
Pronunciation: 'prä-"strAt
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Etymology: Middle English prostrat, from Anglo-French, from Latin prostratus, past participle of prosternere, from pro- before + sternere to spread out, throw down -- more at STREW
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Pronunciation: 'präs-"tAt
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin prostata prostate gland, from Greek prostatEs, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- before + histanai to cause to stand -- more at PRO-, STAND
Main Entry: pros·trate
Pronunciation: 'prä-"strAt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English prostrat, from Anglo-French, from Latin prostratus, past participle of prosternere, from pro- before + sternere to spread out, throw down -- more at STREW
1 : stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; also : lying flat
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I just got a pre-aged Brooks Champion Flyer. Best I ever had. Makes riding a pleasure.
