WTT my Brooks B17 for something narrower
05-08-19, 02:17 PM
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WTT my Brooks B17 for something narrower
TRADE COMPLETE!
Apologies for cross-posting in the ISO/WTT thread.
I've got an "ochre" Brooks B17 in good, barely broken in condition I'd like to trade for something narrower. Looking for a Brooks Team Pro, Swallow, or Cambium C15, preferably All-Weather. Would like something in similar condition, so I can throw in a couple bucks to make up any difference in value if it's a Swallow.
Apologies for cross-posting in the ISO/WTT thread.
I've got an "ochre" Brooks B17 in good, barely broken in condition I'd like to trade for something narrower. Looking for a Brooks Team Pro, Swallow, or Cambium C15, preferably All-Weather. Would like something in similar condition, so I can throw in a couple bucks to make up any difference in value if it's a Swallow.
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05-08-19, 04:15 PM
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Pictures aren't working for me, but simply moving to a B17 Narrow might do the job. Regular B17s are too wide for me as well, but the shape of the Pro did not agree with my anatomy...
05-08-19, 04:35 PM
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I have one or two B17 narrow saddles. They are not in like-new condition. I can take pictures this weekend, as they are at the weekend home. Sound interesting?
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05-09-19, 07:36 AM
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I've tried a B17 Narrow once, and it was just a little too narrow. It was also pretty old, so might not have helped. I'm mostly looking for a narrow nose and short skirt, I've got big thighs and a 2-3 inch saddle-to-handlebar drop. I'll keep that in mind, though, in case I don't find anything else! Thanks!
