Post a Picture of Your Brooks and Bike

[KnottedYet]

My black B67 on my Surly:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/KnottedYet/DSCN0473.jpg

My honey B67 on my Waterford:

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m21/KnottedYet/DSCN0498.jpg

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My B68 on my Rivendell Rambouillet:
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[sandra]

I LOOOOVE the way that Brooks looks Lisa! (dumb question) --->Does anyone ever put a saddle like that on a hybrid? or are they mostly for road bikes?

[KnottedYet]

I had one (the black B67) on my Kona Dew hybrid. Veeeeerrrrrrry comfy!

[mimitabby]

Here's my old (I don't really know how old) B66 on my Raleigh Hybrid


http://www.bikejournal.com/images/mimitabbytrek.jpg

[mimitabby]

here's my B67 on my Bianchi Veloce


http://www.sersale.org/bianchi/veloc.jpg


and the quasi-famous picture of my brown B67 on our Burley Rock and Roll tandem

http://www.wallbike.com/cbikes/boothbytandem.jpg

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Here's a Brooks on my DH's 10 year old Trek Hybrid:
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[sandra]

OK. That does it. I NEED one.

I've been buying and my list continues to get longer instead of shorter. :eek:

[mimitabby]

it's clear that Lisa's husband is taller than me and we've never met! :eek:

[dex]

First, Lola the LeMond Reno with her Brooks Finesse...(the seatpost has been raised a smidge and the stem flipped since this pic was snapped.)

http://www.dexualrevolution.com/pics/bike/lola_070807.jpg

And then Lana the Bianchi Boardwalk with her Brooks B17. (She'll also be getting fenders at the end of the summer.)

http://www.dexualrevolution.com/pics/bike/IMG00050.JPG

[Triskeliongirl]

Its not a closeup, but you can see my brooks finesse here, mounted on Feronia, my steel Terry travel Isis.

[divingbiker]

It doesn't show up very well, but here's my B68 on Miss Gulch, my commuter.

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[HillSlugger]

Its not a closeup, but you can see my brooks finesse here, mounted on Feronia, my steel Terry travel Isis.

Wow, that's a pretty frame!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Wow, that's a pretty frame!

It's a Rivendell Glorius!....very pretty indeed! :D :) :) :)

Oops....I'm commenting on the red bike picture.....

[Triskeliongirl]

Wow, that's a pretty frame!

OOh, I am glad you like her. This is my $100 ebay frame that fits me better than my $2000 titanium/carbon bike...... The history is I found the frame, never been built, reynolds 853 steel, on ebay (a 2003) for $100. The catch was she had no fork and you couldn't buy a fork to fit a 24" front wheel. So, I sent her to a frame builder, and he built me a fork, installed s/s couplers, canti bosses and rack mounts for touring, and did the silver paint to fade into the original blue to keep costs down. He modified the geometry slightly in the fork design to make her more stable for touring and customize the fit (she was originally more of a go fast sport bike). I can do go fast rides on her with skinny tires, or tour with fat ones. Then I took the new parts I recently bought my old rusting terry classic and transferred them to her, and retired the classic. Even though she is supposed to be my 'travel' bike she is actually my favorite bike.

[HillSlugger]

It's a Rivendell Glorius!....very pretty indeed! :D :) :) :)

Oops....I'm commenting on the red bike picture.....

I've seen her up close and personal. She's a gorgeous red. Very pretty.

[whateveronfire]

This is a fun thread! Here's my Zurich and my B17 special edition.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Ooh...gotta love those fancy rivets and rails! Sexy! :cool: :cool:

[RoseC]

Bumping the thread with a new picture! :D

My new B-68 on my Bianchi Volpe:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c252/eherreid/Bike/brooks008.jpg

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Very NICE, Rose!!!! I love the honey saddle color with the "Gang Green" bike color. :D :D :D ;)

[dex]

New (to me) bike, with not-new Brooks B17...

[KnottedYet]

Dex, that is one seriously good looking bike!

[dex]

Thanks! She's just been named. She is now known as Eva. :D

[uforgot]

I like your saddle bag. Do you mind sharing info on it? I don't recognize it and I've been everywhere looking for saddle bags!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My saddle bag is a Rivendell "Baggins" brand, the model is the "Little Joe".
They are no longer made, but sometimes you can find a used one for sale on Ebay. They are now sought after bags, so they are not cheap. I bought mine used for about $75- they might be more now, depending on the condition they are in.
Set up an Ebay search for: "Baggins" +"Little Joe"
and then make it one of your "favorite" searchs and set it to notify you via email when one comes up on Ebay.

Right now there is a Baggins "Hoss" model (bigger than the Little Joe) on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190142163890&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1
But really the Hoss is awfully big- not good for a daily bag like the Little Joe is.
For a bigger bag I use a Carradice "Nelson" in olive green:
http://peterwhitecycles.com/carradice.asp

The Carradice "Barley" bag pictured on the above link might be similar in size to my Little Joe.

[sandra]

Lisa, do you have to use that little bracket to keep the bag up off your tire? I've seen somewhere a little bracket and it seems like it costs almost as much as the bag.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Lisa, do you have to use that little bracket to keep the bag up off your tire? I've seen somewhere a little bracket and it seems like it costs almost as much as the bag.

I use a Bagman support:
http://peterwhitecycles.com/saddlebag_support.asp
Sorry- they are currently out of stock, but you get the idea.

When you have big saddlebags, they tend to sag after a while, especially if made of canvas or soft material. This is more of a problem with women's bikes because there is less space between the saddle and the back wheel- women's sized bikes are less tall in general than men's. A rear rack or support keeps the bag supported and well off the wheel.

I also have a small bag with just enough room for spare tube and tools, a granola bar and a cell phone, etc:
http://www.velo-orange.com/saddlebag.html
I like this one very much (but I usually haul too much stuff around for it to handle)....and the top outside strap can actually be used to secure a rolled up lightweight windbreaker or extra shirt. This bag does NOT need an additional support under it- it has a lower buckle that straps around your seatpost. I think it's rather handsome! Size wise- you could probably cram a grapefruit into it but nothing additional. My DH uses this one sometimes nowadays.

[sandra]

That little bag support sure does seem expensive for what it is. It doesn't look like much more than a bottle cage!:D

That small bag you have says there is room for a rain jacket. That doesn't look possible! (oh, I see, on the outside!)

[MomOnBike]

Finally! I found the picture of Walter (he's a Raleigh) and his original equipment Brooks.


http://lincolndietrichs.org/020922peru/seatguy.jpg

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

That little bag support sure does seem expensive for what it is. It doesn't look like much more than a bottle cage!:D

You can buy $5 bottle cages and $100 bottle cages. Same with racks and supports....prices vary partly on how well they are made and the materials used. Sometimes the "coolness factor" comes into play in price as well.
I originally had a bag saddlebag support that was cheaper and simpler...and it scratched my frame paint very badly. :( It turned out to be worse than just wasted money.


That small bag you have says there is room for a rain jacket. That doesn't look possible! (oh, I see, on the outside!)

Yep, you can roll up an extra shirt or a lightweight windbreaker and tuck it under the strap on top of the bag.

[Andrea]

Dex & Triskeliongirl-

Do either of you have soft-tissue squishing problems when you use your drops? It looks like you are both set up to have your handlebars lower than your saddles (like my setup), and I have always wondered if not having a cutout would be uncomfortable in that position.

I ride a selle an-atomica now & I love it, but the unfinished edges of the saddle are rubbing and pilling my shorts in the inner-thigh area. The Brooks just look much nicer and higher quality.

[mimitabby]

I guess I had better show my brooks saddle and brooks handlebar
tape on Cavalletta, my NEW bike.


http://www.sersale.org/bike/cavalletta.jpg

[uk elephant]

I love those colours on your bike!

[cosc]

Mimi your bike is just calling out you name saying, "where are we going today?"
I've looked for pics of your new bike so am glad to see it in this post.

[dex]

Dex & Triskeliongirl-

Do either of you have soft-tissue squishing problems when you use your drops? It looks like you are both set up to have your handlebars lower than your saddles (like my setup), and I have always wondered if not having a cutout would be uncomfortable in that position.


I haven't had any soft-tissue problems with either of my Brooks saddles, but I will say that the Finesse is a tiny bit more comfortable in the drops for me than my B17 is. But neither one of them gave me any problems once I got them in the right position for my body and bits...it just took a few rides on each to find that "just right" position.

I've considered the Selle An-Anatomica in the past, but was concerned that the cut-out might mean the saddle wouldn't hold up well under my (considerable) weight.

[sgtiger]

I guess I had better show my brooks saddle and brooks handlebar
tape on Cavalletta, my NEW bike.


http://www.sersale.org/bike/cavalletta.jpg

Wow, your Davidson is gorgeous! :eek: :cool: (tries heartily to let out a wolf whistle)

~Sg who's whistling impaired:o

[Zen]

I know what I want on the Mariposa...I know what I want for Christmas:D
Now to find a boyfriend long enough for Christmas:p

[RoseC]

I guess I had better show my brooks saddle and brooks handlebar
tape on Cavalletta, my NEW bike.



That is sure 'nough *gorgeous*, Mimi! Really nice colors - and I love the fenders!

Miss Edwina's getting fenders of the ordinary metal sort next week. I'm a little nervous...it's going to change her appearance more than anything I've done to her until now.

[mimitabby]

RoseC
fenders are great. You will enjoy your ride so much more with them!
Less filth.
less fear of puddles. :rolleyes:

[skyhand]

Here's my B17 Champion Ti baby! Still breaking 'er in. So far, so good!

http://www.skyhand.com/brooks/brooks.jpg

http://www.skyhand.com/brooks/brooks2.jpg

If all goes well, I'll get one of these for my road bike.

[KnottedYet]

Skyhand, those are lovely and artistic photos! Dang! Beautiful!

[Wahine]

Mimi, you're new bike is spectacular. I love the complimenting colour of the fenders. Very, very nicely done.

[sandra]

I am just drooling at ALL of these beautiful bikes. Skyhand, are you a professional photographer? WOW!!

[skyhand]

Thanks! Can't call myself a professional photographer. I'll shoot photos for clients maybe once a year, 'cause it's more of a hobby for me. :)

[mimitabby]

Hey Skyhand, welcome to TE! ANOTHER SEATTLE PERSON! YAY!

[skyhand]

thanks, mimi! yeah seattle REALLY represents on this board! :cool:

[sandra]

Skyhand, what kind of camera do you use? (sorry for the hijack.)

I do plan to post a picture of my Brooks after Friday, thanks to a wonderful TE member! :D

[RoseC]

What the others have said, skyhand - you really have a knack for taking gorgeous photos!

I'm going to try again with my bike next week, I think - get some shots of her with her pretty fenders. :D

Of course, now that I'm close to fenderdom, the rain stops. Go figure.

Sandra, what are you getting?

[skyhand]

ohhhh i've gotta get fenders for my bike soon. let the rain come!! (just not 'til i have the fenders, mkay?) :D

[sandra]

here she is:

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb12/Sandradav/IMG_0169-1.jpg

[sgtiger]

My turn, my turn!:D Here's Emmy with her B72 and Brooks tape:
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[mimitabby]

Cool, Sandra, that looks slick

and SGtiger; i recognize your Rodriguez. Put a brooks on it , even better!

[boy in a kilt]

The brooks tape is a little tricky to put on. It doesn't stretch like I'm used to bar tape doing.

It probably didn't help that I was trying to get it on fast so she'd be surprised when she came home from yoga.

The other problem is now I want some and that stuff is expensive!

And note the cute rug monkey in the background.

[mimitabby]

I did notice the cute kid. One of yours? :D

[boy in a kilt]

He's only mine when he's being a little twerp. He's SGTiger's the rest of the time.

[mimitabby]

http://www.sersale.org/bike/cavenza.jpg

here's another one; focusing on my saddle, well, then Enza came out and got into the photo.

[KnottedYet]

And note the cute rug monkey in the background.

And do my motherly eyes spy a Lego Bionicle in his hand?

[RoseC]

Nice, Sandra! All that black and silver is very classy! Man...all of you B-67 folks are makin' me wonder if I shoulda gone all the way and gotten springs!

And SGTiger, BOY that Brooks bar tape looks nice! My LBS carries it. Hm...it's something to think about for someday, I guess! I really like the look!

Mimi...what's the bag behind your saddle? Is that new?

My bike is at the shop getting the fenders put on. *sniff* No bike commute tomorrow for me. But I'll have to get new pictures once the fenders are all set!
:D

[sgtiger]

I did notice the cute kid. One of yours? :D

I'm a bad mama. I didn't even notice DS when I was taking the picture. :o :rolleyes:


here's another one; focusing on my saddle, well, then Enza came out and got into the photo.

Another great picture of your beautiful Davidson!:cool: Enza is a beauty, too. Her markings remind me of a cat that came with the house we rented when we lived in Corvallis. I miss having a cat. <sniff. sniff.>


And do my motherly eyes spy a Lego Bionicle in his hand?

Your parental peepers are not deceiving you.:)


And SGTiger, BOY that Brooks bar tape looks nice! My LBS carries it. Hm...it's something to think about for someday, I guess! I really like the look!

Thank-you. Part of my B-day gift from DH last month.:D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Mimi...what's the bag behind your saddle? Is that new?


I think Mimi got the Velo Orange croissant bag that DH and I have:
http://www.velo-orange.com/bapaandba.html

It's our "small" saddlebag for light use. :)

[sandra]

Ok girls, listen up. I WANT that Velo Orange croissant bag, but I am so vain, I'm wondering how that brown bag will look on my silver (with red and black trim) bike and black BROOKS!

So, what is there to consider that would go with mine? I have not bought seat bags or lights yet.

[mimitabby]

Sandra, you're no worse than me. That's right, i got that bag after I saw it on Lisa's bike.
At my bike shop they had a green canvas bag (expensive brand... name escapes me) and they tried to talk me into putting it on my bike. but it was GREEN!
there was NO WAY that was going on my bike!!!

[sandra]

so, WHAT did you have on your black bike?

[mimitabby]

oh, me? On my blue and yellow Bianchi I had a little tiny (inadequate) black canvas bag. It was only big enough for a spare tube, a multi tool, a plastic bag to protect the saddle in case of rain, rim tools & a latte lock. and every time i opened it everything fell out.

[sandra]

I forgot your bike was blue and yellow. I was thinking black.

That sounds like my little Trek seat bag now. I have about exactly the same thing in it, plus my cell phone, which hit the ground as soon as I unzipped it the last time we rode.

[sandra]

bump

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My B68 on my new Luna....
http://lh6.ggpht.com/Strumelia/R_VLiEasNUI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/2nzYHZxBzCU/fireplace1.jpg?imgmax=720

[uforgot]

Well, Lisa, I still have YOUR Brooks! Wonder how many saddles have been ridden by more than 1 TE'er? It's on my new Surly. The fork hasn't been cut, still dialing in the fit, so a full pic when it doesn't have such a dork factor!:D

[xeney]

Here is my B-67 on my Nishiki mixte, all dressed up for a holiday ride in 2006 (and yes, the bike is wearing a feather boa as well):

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/109/295475401_f027fedcfd.jpg

I have a Team Pro on my Puch now but I haven't taken a photo yet.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Well, Lisa, I still have YOUR Brooks! Wonder how many saddles have been ridden by more than 1 TE'er? It's on my new Surly. The fork hasn't been cut, still dialing in the fit, so a full pic when it doesn't have such a dork factor!:D

That is so cool! That saddle served me well for a few thousand miles- so fun to see it still being enjoyed by someone else! :D :D :D
Your new bike looks gorgeous with it. :p

[mimitabby]

this puts me off topic, but I also sold a Terry and a Specialized MTB saddle to TE gals. I wonder if they are still being ridden.

I guess I should take a picture of my husband's cannondale MTB with the Brooks Swift on it.

[wackyjacky1]

OK, that settles it: after I pay off my bike's moustache bar conversion, I am slappin' a B-67 on there! :D

[KnottedYet]

my moustache bar conversion bike has a B67.... it's a beautiful thing.

[wackyjacky1]

my moustache bar conversion bike has a B67.... it's a beautiful thing.

I have a feeling my bike is going to be eerily similar to yours when I'm through with it! (Although I'm thinkin' about going spring-less with a B-68 -- don't want to be too much of a copycat. :D )

[malloreigh]

http://www.malloreigh.com/post/suntour008.jpg

my moldy old brooks... it's literally rotting off of my bicycle. good times. (it came with the frame and i haven't replaced it yet.)

[wackyjacky1]

My Brooks B68 was immediately comfortable -- I am in love with it.

(Yes, this is the 3rd time today I've posted a pic of my bike on TE -- I just got it back from the shop, slapped on the B68, and took it for a spin. I do believe it is the most awesome bike ever!!!)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

My Brooks B68 was immediately comfortable -- I am in love with it.

(Yes, this is the 3rd time today I've posted a pic of my bike on TE -- I just got it back from the shop, slapped on the B68, and took it for a spin. I do believe it is the most awesome bike ever!!!)

Jacky, that's GREAT!!! The honey Brooks looks beautiful against your blue bike.
Do expect to possibly have sore sitbones for a few days though- it's normal- your butt will break in after a few rides, a week or two maybe. :p

[wackyjacky1]

Only day 2, but so far so good with no sore butt. Perhaps due to my natural built-in cushioning? :D

[dex]

I did a bunch of stuff to my bike, and took some pics when I was done. Since I had the camera out anyway, I thought I'd grab some snaps of my Brooks Finesse while I was at it...then I revisited this thread and noticed that the pics of Lola and her Finesse aren't showing up now. (*sigh* and I can't remember from where I had linked them)

Anyway, here's my Lola and her Brooks Finesse...

[Cheryl SF]

Here's my honey B68 on my Rivendell Glorius