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03-28-07, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
Maybe the Toupe will be perfectly comfortable on your new, properly sized bike?
03-28-07, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by herbm
Can anyone tell me how to tell what model of Brooks saddle I have?
It came on an old (1991 or 92) bike I bought...
It came on an old (1991 or 92) bike I bought...
Here's a comparison picture of all the unsprung brooks-es.
Brooks saddles for size/shape comparison
top row (L-R): Swift, B-17 Narrow, Colt; 150mm width
middle row (L-R): Team Pro, Pro; 160mm width
bottom: B-17; 170mm width
03-28-07, 03:56 PM
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Weird..I thought B17's had smaller rivets. Pic says otherwise.
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
If it's unsprung, has 3 holes and small rivets (1/4" or so), then it's a B17, whether narrow or not, I don't know. If it's unsprung, has bigger rivets (1/2" or so) but still on a steel or copper framework, then it's a Professional or Team Professional...I think.
Here's a comparison picture of all the unsprung brooks-es.
Brooks saddles for size/shape comparison
top row (L-R): Swift, B-17 Narrow, Colt; 150mm width
middle row (L-R): Team Pro, Pro; 160mm width
bottom: B-17; 170mm width
Here's a comparison picture of all the unsprung brooks-es.
Brooks saddles for size/shape comparison
top row (L-R): Swift, B-17 Narrow, Colt; 150mm width
middle row (L-R): Team Pro, Pro; 160mm width
bottom: B-17; 170mm width
I will take a pix when I get home and post it...
thanks
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It says Brooks Professional on the sides and says Pre-softened on the top...
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03-28-07, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffanie
Gee, thanks V! 
Oh, it's an issue... that's why I haven't purchased one yet.
My bike doesn't look like a sleek machine, though, so maybe it won't be tooooooo bad. (yeah, right) 
Oh, it's an issue... that's why I haven't purchased one yet.
My bike doesn't look like a sleek machine, though, so maybe it won't be tooooooo bad. (yeah, right) a brooks makes any bike look that much harder...simply because it doesnt look like it belongs! a truly wonderful addition! talk to to bill at wallington for suggestions, hes a good guy! he answered my questions even though i had already bought my swift from my LBS!!
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03-28-07, 10:08 PM
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truly!!!
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I'm offering to buy LowCel's Spinergy Stealth PBO's. Yes, I know that I don't need them. But they're so cool, and I wouldn't mind another toy.
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03-29-07, 07:11 AM
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They're Campy hubs, dontcha know...don't you have DuraAce?
I rode with a guy who had these and decided to coast every chance he got. NOISY PAWLS!!! I know that noisy pawls are blingtastic, like a huge exhaust on a Civic, but wow...those were loud.
I rode with a guy who had these and decided to coast every chance he got. NOISY PAWLS!!! I know that noisy pawls are blingtastic, like a huge exhaust on a Civic, but wow...those were loud.
03-29-07, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by herbm
It says Brooks Professional on the sides and says Pre-softened on the top...
If I remember correctly, the difference between the Team Pro and the Pro is that the Pro has bag loops on the back and the Team Pro doesn't.
03-29-07, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Scootcore
a brooks makes any bike look that much harder...simply because it doesnt look like it belongs! a truly wonderful addition!
Originally Posted by I am the Edge
it makes your bike "mas macho"?
But, at times, I feel like a modern day NFL player who wears an old leather helmet.
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
That's a nice saddle, Herb. I was/am interested in 'Pre-Softened'...'cause I'm not sure what Brooks does to pre-soften them.
If I remember correctly, the difference between the Team Pro and the Pro is that the Pro has bag loops on the back and the Team Pro doesn't.
If I remember correctly, the difference between the Team Pro and the Pro is that the Pro has bag loops on the back and the Team Pro doesn't.
This one does not have bag loops...I checked that last night...and it was in poor condition when I got it...dirty and stained, some slight leather cracking...I have been working on cleaning amd conditioning it....I think its coming along...
I have nothing to compare it to, but it does seem a bit "soft"...it certainly seems comfy on my trainer...I am going to trim the sides and hopefully have it read to go on my roadie for this weekend...
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03-29-07, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
They're Campy hubs, dontcha know...don't you have DuraAce?
Oh, and I can't imagine the pawls being any louder than the ones on my Rolf Prima's. You had no trouble hearing me coast up to you on the Pie Ride, right?
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Originally Posted by herbm
This one does not have bag loops...I checked that last night...and it was in poor condition when I got it...dirty and stained, some slight leather cracking...I have been working on cleaning amd conditioning it....I think its coming along...
I have nothing to compare it to, but it does seem a bit "soft"...it certainly seems comfy on my trainer...I am going to trim the sides and hopefully have it read to go on my roadie for this weekend...
I have nothing to compare it to, but it does seem a bit "soft"...it certainly seems comfy on my trainer...I am going to trim the sides and hopefully have it read to go on my roadie for this weekend...
03-29-07, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jschen
I'm offering to buy LowCel's Spinergy Stealth PBO's. Yes, I know that I don't need them. But they're so cool, and I wouldn't mind another toy.
03-29-07, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveSANYYZ
Wow, everyone's getting new wheels. I've been trying to decided between one at Trek (Race X-lite), a custom one, or learn to build my own.
03-29-07, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by voltman
What do you have now? Ksyrium Elite?
03-29-07, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveSANYYZ
Wow, everyone's getting new wheels. I've been trying to decided between one at Trek (Race X-lite), a custom one, or learn to build my own.
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Originally Posted by MarkAJ
If yours does not have the bag loops why did you buy the Brooks iCan?
I was hoping it had a seat rails attachment also....
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
Don't get me wrong, I love the looks and comments from other riders, and I love how my bootay feels when on it.
But, at times, I feel like a modern day NFL player who wears an old leather helmet.
But, at times, I feel like a modern day NFL player who wears an old leather helmet.
and**********?
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
Don't get me wrong, I love the looks and comments from other riders, and I love how my bootay feels when on it.
But, at times, I feel like a modern day NFL player who wears an old leather helmet.
But, at times, I feel like a modern day NFL player who wears an old leather helmet.
A butt helmet??
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I'm going to take advantage of the Performance double points (and 10% off BF coupon) to pick up a new floor pump. I would like to keep the cost down, so was thinking one of the $29 models here:
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_id=4360
Any tips?
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_id=4360
Any tips?
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...and I feel they're all going to laugh at me.