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scrapser 10-26-10 08:20 AM

I use Brooks Team Pro saddles. I have one on my T800 with a hydraulic seat post which has worked well to compensate for the aluminum frame. I also have just the saddle on my Synapse CF road bike. Thirty five years ago when I knew practically nothing about bicycles I bought a Motobecane Grand Record which came with a Brooks saddle. I remember many times people complaining about how sore they got riding a bicycle and could never figure out why I never had the same problem. Now I know why.

Wanderer 10-26-10 10:47 AM

The dealer you are looking for is Wall Bike...... google will find it for ya.

oban_kobi 10-26-10 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by Wanderer (Post 11682587)
The dealer you are looking for is Wall Bike...... google will find it for ya.

Ah thank you! Saved me time trying to find the thread again.

Cota 10-26-10 07:12 PM

I have a Flyer on my Trucker, and I really like the way it rides. I've never rode on an un-sprung Brooks before though, so I cannot compare. One thing I hate about the Flyer however, is that the springs are in the way of saddle bags that hang from the bag loops on the back. I have a Carradice bag and an Acorn bag and neither one of them hang properly because of the springs. I'm *so* close to putting a regular B17 on there because of this.

-Cota

oban_kobi 10-26-10 07:39 PM

Hmm, I think I shall have to get the B17 then. If I feel a need for a bit of cushion, I'll get the Flyer later.

fast_track 10-27-10 08:41 PM


Originally Posted by oban_kobi (Post 11680477)
That sounds like a great idea. There was a site, I can't remember, I'll have to find it on the forums again, that had return policy allowing you to return it within 3 months. I'm not sure if they appreciate wear, I haven't looked into it, but that sounds like a good plan.

Wallingford has the amazing exchange policy for Brooks. That's probably who you are thinking of:
http://www.wallbike.com/


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