mimi... yeah, everyone said give it 1000 miles... I'm never doing that to my poor lil bum again tho!
At least my legs were good for the ride... I could've done a recovery ride Monday otherwise!
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07-19-2007, 02:04 PM #1
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07-19-2007, 02:05 PM #2
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I tried a B17 myself. It was like a rock. We sold it to a 250 lb man who loved it.
go figure. That's the thing about leather saddles, they are not all the same.
DH has had two B17's that he loved (one he ruined). Good luck on your quest.
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07-19-2007, 02:31 PM #3
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I hope you can find a saddle that will remain comfortable through 209 miles in one weekend!
If you find one you should write a thread on it cause' I'm sure lots of women here would want to try it! 
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07-19-2007, 02:39 PM #4
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mimi... yeah I know 2 guys who LOVE their Brooks...
Lisa... trust me, if I can find it, I'll be singing it's praises!
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07-19-2007, 03:56 PM #5
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Thanks for your review.. I'm trying to decide right now what to get!
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07-19-2007, 04:40 PM #6
"Ride lots!"
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No saddle works for everyone...
Central Coast Double - 209 miles in one day on my Brooks Finesse.
I've ridden 5 double centuries, countless centuries and several 200Ks on this saddle.
I have three of them - one on each of my road bikes and one on the tandem.
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07-19-2007, 05:00 PM #7
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b17
I have a men's B17 ,and I have put about 1200 miles on it ,and its not broken in yet. By broken in I mean there are no "indents". It looks new except for the scratches on it. The longest distance I've gone was 71 miles...no chafing ,no rashes ,but my crotch gets a bit sore after 50 miles or so ,but its gone the next day. I do like it ,but I'm thinking either my sits bones are more than 5 1/2 inches and I'm on the frame ,or I need to move it more forward. I don't think any saddle would be comfortable after sitting 3 hours on it.
Darcy ,and I are going to do a Century in September ,so I will see how I feel after that.
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