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Selecting a saddle - what are realistic expectations?

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Old 02-27-13 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by arsprod
Why doesn't someone start a seat exchange?
Great idea!

I have one more Brooks to let go. ' willing to exchange for a Selle TRK.
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Old 02-28-13 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by arsprod
Why doesn't someone start a seat exchange?
There is one:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...le-swap/page47
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Old 02-28-13 | 08:30 AM
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I knew it was a good idea!
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Old 02-28-13 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DVC45
Trust me, I tried every adjustment.

Brooks saddle does not work for everyone.
True, there is no one size fits all. Adjustment is critical though.
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Old 02-28-13 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by phughes
True, there is no one size fits all. Adjustment is critical though.
Also Brooks may work well with some frames and not work at all with others, due to the short rails. And even a seatpost with setback does not always help.
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