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BROOKS DEBATE: Swift or Swallow??

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Old 05-25-10 | 09:13 PM
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Bikes: late 2009 leader 721tr, 1992 trek oclv with da, 2010 specialized tarmac expert, QR Lucero Lite, NS Suburban 24''

Well gyeswho makes me lean toward the swallow, but my s-t-b drop is mild (to me) and it sounds like the swift is better for that. So I'm still debating. Leaning a little more to a swallow I think.
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Old 06-01-10 | 07:00 PM
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Ok so I ordered my Brooks today. Should be in next week.
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