Originally Posted by holden west
(Post 18146320)
I want to defend that saddle for the following reasons. It's not a swoopy-tubed bike and the Brooks matches that aesthetic. in fact, I like it better than some of the droopy nose varieties. Watching the Vuelta today one of the riders was suffering from saddle sores and it reminded me that comfort is of prime importance. of course, this observation does not apply to those big gel mattress saddles on your grandma's bike.
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Originally Posted by spRICE
(Post 18139625)
I've updated pretty much everything since this was last posted on the internet.
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Originally Posted by therh
(Post 18145076)
HOTT! What size is that? And what wheels are those? My only complaint is mismatched tires.
Originally Posted by cycledogg
(Post 18147834)
Nice, but you need to update the wheels.
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Originally Posted by justMatthew
(Post 18150932)
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Originally Posted by justMatthew
(Post 18150932)
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Originally Posted by tdong
(Post 18146018)
I put the handlebar back to normal. That painting is huge 4 by 6 feet
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Originally Posted by justMatthew
(Post 18150932)
Originally Posted by lsberrios1
(Post 18154729)
it's got potential. Just turn it around and level the saddle. It's actually a pretty nice bike.
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Originally Posted by kbarch
(Post 18154828)
It might have some potential, but as it is, it's about as hot as your average 4 a.m. street walker. A little long in the tooth, worse for wear, needs work, etc.. Put some tape on those bars, that's nasty!
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CON47QnUAAAw78P.jpg:large
What it looks like now.. the other photo was when right after I bought it :-) I put about 800 miles on it so far..mostly original except the Richey TT bars, saddle and bar end brake levers. |
^ very not
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Originally Posted by justMatthew
(Post 18154920)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CON47QnUAAAw78P.jpg:large
What it looks like now.. the other photo was when right after I bought it :-) I put about 800 miles on it so far..mostly original except the Richey TT bars, saddle and bar end brake levers. |
Originally Posted by justMatthew
(Post 18154920)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CON47QnUAAAw78P.jpg:large
What it looks like now.. the other photo was when right after I bought it :-) I put about 800 miles on it so far..mostly original except the Richey TT bars, saddle and bar end brake levers. Ditch the reflector and the dork disk. Put your quick releases in a somewhat normal position. Bullhorns on a road bike...I'm not the biggest fan of, but at least level them out like they should be. Ditch the lock when you're photographing it, at least for this thread. And lastly, why did you such a big frame if you need to slam the seatpost so far down like that (this might explain the position of the handlebars). Not trying to be rude, just give constructive criticism to help you get a "hot" in here. |
Originally Posted by justMatthew
(Post 18154920)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CON47QnUAAAw78P.jpg:large
What it looks like now.. the other photo was when right after I bought it :-) I put about 800 miles on it so far..mostly original except the Richey TT bars, saddle and bar end brake levers. |
Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
(Post 18155096)
And lastly, why did you such a big frame if you need to slam the seatpost so far down like that (this might explain the position of the handlebars).
Not trying to be rude, just give constructive criticism to help you get a "hot" in here. it's got a Maillard Helicomatic Hub so i'm not messing with the dork disk.. :-) |
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Originally Posted by HOWSER
(Post 18155730)
Great looking bike. Which saddle is that?
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Originally Posted by dnslater
(Post 18155746)
Brooks B17 - but I cut and tied it to be like a Swallow.
How long did it take to break in that saddle and how does it feel after long hours? |
Hard to say on the break in. Probably a few hundred miles. I put a heavy application of proofide on it after getting it a few years ago which helps. I'm busy and rarely ride more than 1-2 hours so hard to say on long distance comfort. Love it though and never think about it when riding.
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lights pump etc hate me RIP
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my Breezer Venturi. Bottle cages got installed right after for 120km shakedown ride.
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Originally Posted by pdedes
(Post 18161563)
my Breezer Venturi. Bottle cages got installed right after for 120km shakedown ride.
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...psculvcxze.jpg |
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Finally had a chance to do a complete overhaul after putting it off for over a year :) 1 down, 2 more to go! |
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