Quick question about B17 N butchering

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06-13-06 | 03:58 PM

ka12na

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Quick question about B17 N butchering

I'd like to know if the logo of the Brooks B17n is placed more inwards, because if so.. the end result of butchering would leave some of the logo. I was just wondering if it'll get cut clean, or if it'll leave some logo.

I am aiming for this look, but I'd like something more narrow than standard B17. ( It would be ugly to have some of the side logo left.)

Thanks in advance,
Will

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06-13-06 | 07:13 PM

fixie_rider_99

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get a brooks swift, its a racing saddle!

06-13-06 | 07:45 PM

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i give up

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06-13-06 | 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dirty cookie

you should leave some of the logo on each side to pull together and tie off on the underside, otherwise the saddle will break down faster. the above mentioned swift is constructed this way, to give the middle of the saddle, some support!

good luck

dc

Actually no the swallow has flaps riveted together underneath, the swift has abreviated side skirts but is not tied.

When I chopped mine I decided to tie it ala swallow. You can also tie them without leaving flaps by just punching a few holes.

Here's the thread about mine https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ighlight=kinky

06-13-06 | 09:16 PM

ka12na

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Originally Posted by fixie_rider_99

get a brooks swift, its a racing saddle!

I don't need a race saddle. I need something to commute on. I just dislike the flaps, so I was asking a legitimate question since I don't hear much about the B17 Narrow butchering. It's obviously shaped more narrow, so I'm wondering if the side logo is in the same spot as standard B17, or if it's moved inwards more.

I am curious because I've seen butcher jobs of other Brooks such as the Brooks Pro, and when cutting below that grove that most people do, it leaves half of the logo exposed as an end results, which looks pretty silly IMO.