Saddle thread to end all Saddle threads
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Saddle thread to end all Saddle threads
I don't know how many of have seen this. I thought it was a real hoot
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https://sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html
.https://sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html
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I think I've owned a couple just like that one
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OUTRAGE ALERT!
I've just been informed that Terry Fly Ti saddles are on back order, in part because OCP's the world over are ordering them like mad. I'm going to have to wait two weeks to get mine.
We now return you to the scheduled thread. Had this been a true emergency......
I've just been informed that Terry Fly Ti saddles are on back order, in part because OCP's the world over are ordering them like mad. I'm going to have to wait two weeks to get mine.
We now return you to the scheduled thread. Had this been a true emergency......
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I think I'm riding one of these!
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From: Vacaville, CA
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Originally Posted by Tom Bombadil
And then there was this ad by Specialized:


That's hilarious!That's the ladies' model, right? >naughty grin<
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I sometimes have to approve advertising, there is no way I would have approved that one!
But biking gear companies run a lot of these kind of ads. As do many other companies.
But biking gear companies run a lot of these kind of ads. As do many other companies.
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Originally Posted by Tom Bombadil
I sometimes have to approve advertising, there is no way I would have approved that one!
But biking gear companies run a lot of these kind of ads. As do many other companies.
But biking gear companies run a lot of these kind of ads. As do many other companies.
Europead advertising is sometimes a different animal than it is in this country. For example: (I hope the link works) https://video.google.com/videoplay?do...q=need+glasses
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Originally Posted by vulpes
(I hope the link works)
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My club has one of those. It's mounted as a trophy and is called the Stone Saddle Award. It's given each year to a high-mileage rider, recumbents excluded. It went this past year to young (HS, college?) girl.
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Now that I am fully acclimated to lwb recumbent seats, I do look at some roadie saddles and 'medieval torture device' is the only thing that comes to mind. I just don't know how you guys do it. Of course, at 59, I guess I'm an old guy. You get a different perspective. bk
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Originally Posted by The Weak Link
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I've just been informed that Terry Fly Ti saddles are on back order, in part because OCP's the world over are ordering them like mad. I'm going to have to wait two weeks to get mine...............................
I've just been informed that Terry Fly Ti saddles are on back order, in part because OCP's the world over are ordering them like mad. I'm going to have to wait two weeks to get mine...............................
The Bontragger Race light were impossible for consecutive centuries.
I have tried many other saddles and Terry is a good choice.
Brooks is pretty and was comfortable when new. Brooks is an issue for long wet tours. Cannot keep them dry. The leather deformed and the rivets started digging in my rear. Ruined two Brooks that way. Not to mention the skin on my rear end.
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Originally Posted by will dehne
I was wondering who else may be using my favored saddle. I am a rather happy user of Terry Fly saddles for long distance biking (100+/day) consecutive. Use it on Treck Madone and Trail bike.
The Bontragger Race light were impossible for consecutive centuries.
I have tried many other saddles and Terry is a good choice.
Brooks is pretty and was comfortable when new. Brooks is an issue for long wet tours. Cannot keep them dry. The leather deformed and the rivets started digging in my rear. Ruined two Brooks that way. Not to mention the skin on my rear end.
The Bontragger Race light were impossible for consecutive centuries.
I have tried many other saddles and Terry is a good choice.
Brooks is pretty and was comfortable when new. Brooks is an issue for long wet tours. Cannot keep them dry. The leather deformed and the rivets started digging in my rear. Ruined two Brooks that way. Not to mention the skin on my rear end.
I have a Brooks B-17 in the garage and have only used it once. I liked it but just haven't put it back on any on the bikes. I'm thinking about putting it on the 1800C since I ride in a more upright position on it.
I took the Bontragers off each of the Trek road bikes. Those things caused problems after about 30 miles
I still have the Bontrager on the mountain bike but I haven't put enough miles on it to determine if it's going to be comfortable.
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