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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Thread: Brooks Womens B17
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07-19-2007, 02:39 PM #1
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There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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07-19-2007, 03:56 PM #2
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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 #3
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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 #4
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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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07-19-2007, 08:25 PM #5
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Love my Brooks B67 saddles. Wide enough for my sit bones, and SPRINGS to even out the bumps!
After a 60 mile ride, it's my legs that are tired, not my heine. First time I've ever had a saddle that truly fit me.
I've made indents, and they are not right on the frame! whooo-hoo!"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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07-20-2007, 03:15 AM #6
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I ordered the B68 last night!!! I can't wait until it gets here!!!!!!!! I'm on my dh's 10 year old Serfas right now -- and it is more comfty than what I was using.. I forgot the brand name - but I just bought it at REI about two months ago..
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07-20-2007, 08:49 AM #7
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yeah, it seems like people who love them REALLY love them... sure wish it had worked for me... sigh...
my friend Bill has them on all his bikes...There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
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