Let's see your Brooks on your favorite steed!
03-22-12, 06:51 AM
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Let's see your Brooks on your favorite steed!
I just got this Leather Brooks Swift Saddle and put it on my Gios Professional to match my Campy Components. Let's see yours!
Very comfy!
It's like having a new bike! Bought the Brooks saddle for $50 with the box and trimmings.
Very comfy!
It's like having a new bike! Bought the Brooks saddle for $50 with the box and trimmings.
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03-22-12, 06:54 AM
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The brown leather looks like it belongs with the Gios. Nice choice.
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Swift on 3 speed fixed gear
or a Flyer on the Dropbar Sports
Depends on my mood I guess?
or a Flyer on the Dropbar Sports
Depends on my mood I guess?
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You're going to get a LOT of photos on this thread! My bikes wear Brooks, or they wear nothing at all.
The above isn't strictly true, I do have some Regals and a Turbo on a bike or two, but I'd change them out on rides over 30 miles. I also really want to try a Berthoud at some point...I tried an Anatomica and thought it was a steaming pile of dung.
The above isn't strictly true, I do have some Regals and a Turbo on a bike or two, but I'd change them out on rides over 30 miles. I also really want to try a Berthoud at some point...I tried an Anatomica and thought it was a steaming pile of dung.
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Here's a mattress-style Brooks on my '38 Raleigh GA.
(It is the correct saddle for this bike, and pretty comfortable at that. )
(It is the correct saddle for this bike, and pretty comfortable at that. )
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Original Brooks Professional on my '78 Paramount. A bit discolored but in great condition.
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Edit: found a pic of mine - same tape, darkened PLUS the Brooks saddle.
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Where do I begin? How about some color?
Violet
Blue
Green
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Classic Stallions with genuine leather Brooks. Keep the photos coming! A little bike porn is a okay!
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I've since sold the bike and saddle, but my favorite was the Brooks on my Masi. It was heavily modified, supposedly by Bittini. But I have no idea if that last part is true. Regardless, it had a beautiful, rounded shape, like a modern saddle; he had shortened the rails to give it a lower profile.
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You're going to get a LOT of photos on this thread! My bikes wear Brooks, or they wear nothing at all.
The above isn't strictly true, I do have some Regals and a Turbo on a bike or two, but I'd change them out on rides over 30 miles. I also really want to try a Berthoud at some point...I tried an Anatomica and thought it was a steaming pile of dung.
The above isn't strictly true, I do have some Regals and a Turbo on a bike or two, but I'd change them out on rides over 30 miles. I also really want to try a Berthoud at some point...I tried an Anatomica and thought it was a steaming pile of dung.
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Here's a couple of the Swift on my Centurion.
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I have Brooks on:
'68 Super Course (B17 Imperial)
'85 Spectrum (Swift Ti)
'95 Iron Horse ARS700 (B17)
'00 Sampson Z7 (Pro Ti)
'11 Meech Cannibal (Swift Ti)
'68 Super Course (B17 Imperial)
'85 Spectrum (Swift Ti)
'95 Iron Horse ARS700 (B17)
'00 Sampson Z7 (Pro Ti)
'11 Meech Cannibal (Swift Ti)
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Not necessarily my favorite bike, but dearly beloved. My bikes are like children -- I love them all in their own way. ... Oh, it's a B17 honey.