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where are you getting the saddle from? They probably have both, and many places (like Wallbike) have a great return policy on Brooks saddles.
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Thread: Brooks B17 or B68?
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04-10-2009, 12:08 PM #1
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Brooks B17 or B68?
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I just measured my sit bones at home with the cardboard method and got 152 cm's, based on reading previous posts will the B17 be wide enough or should I just go for the B68 right off the bat? FWIW, I did just have our third son about 12 weeks ago so since I know my hips shift back much narrower will my sit bones move to? TIA!
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04-10-2009, 12:11 PM #2
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04-10-2009, 02:48 PM #3
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The finesse is a third option, that is what I ride.
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04-10-2009, 05:24 PM #4
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I hadn't noticed that one was as wide as the B17 was. I'll have to look at that one to then. Now because they are the same width is it just a matter of comfort between B17 and the finesse? There look like some minor style differences and of course a price difference... I guess I have to go find some where local that carriers them. Thanks!
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04-10-2009, 07:29 PM #5
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Pretty good discussion of the different models and fit here:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=23260Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
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04-11-2009, 03:47 PM #6
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Thank you! I read through all of that and just ordered a B17 from Wallbike, I figured even if I could find it cheaper somewhere else it's better to know if it doesn't work I can return or exchange it.
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04-11-2009, 04:54 PM #7
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Great! Keep us posted on the test ride reports
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/
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04-11-2009, 06:45 PM #8
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Smart move.
Originally Posted by Caren
Thank you! I read through all of that and just ordered a B17 from Wallbike, I figured even if I could find it cheaper somewhere else it's better to know if it doesn't work I can return or exchange it.
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