touring saddle.
03-17-06, 09:40 PM
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Though I'm a Brooks fan too, I do like the Koobi saddles . I currently ride the Enduro Gel model. Here's a few rider reviews to look over.
03-17-06, 09:56 PM
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Brooks ad copy showing the B-18 with matching tool bag and the new bar wraps. Nice shot!
https://www.brooksengland.com/press/2...ningStreet.pdf
https://www.brooksengland.com/press/2...ningStreet.pdf
03-17-06, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rmwun54
How about this saddle.
03-18-06, 12:00 AM
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I just installed my lovely new B17 on my current commuter wanting to get a head start on breaking it in for the new touring frame that is due to arrive in a week or two. I was expecting a rock hard, uncomfortable brick. Two days and about 40km into it, I am surprised how good it actually feels. A little firmer that the old foam seat but I have faith that it will get a bit more conforming and pliable. What surprised me was how slippery it feels, not so much fore and aft but more rotationally as my thighs go up and down with the pedal strokes.
Me thinks the relationship with this classic is only going to get better.
Me thinks the relationship with this classic is only going to get better.
03-18-06, 08:23 AM
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I just (moments ago...) ordered a Flyer in Honey Brown from Harris Cyclery. I guess its the same as a B17, but has springs.
I currently have a B17. I went through minimal breakin with it, so am hoping for the same with the new one.
I currently have a B17. I went through minimal breakin with it, so am hoping for the same with the new one.
03-18-06, 05:49 PM
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WTB makes some nice comfortable saddles, I personally have used a speed v on a double century with no discomfort. I also like their rocket saddles.
03-19-06, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by coyotecrust
can you recommend a good saddle for touring, other than a brooks?
preferably pretty low maintenance, not cushy but not 100% hard, just a little give, and i dont know whether to go for those ones with the hole in the middle or not...
any suggestions are appreciated.
preferably pretty low maintenance, not cushy but not 100% hard, just a little give, and i dont know whether to go for those ones with the hole in the middle or not...
any suggestions are appreciated.
But if you insist on just having to have second best, I suppose a Specialized Body Geometry would probably be the second best to try.
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