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01-13-20, 12:07 PM
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So y'all leave it to me to save the world? 
10 set up with Brooks' (the Fuji with the Imperial is away for a short visit), one BIM, one rhm and lighter-weight offerings on two of my three go-fast bikes.
10 set up with Brooks' (the Fuji with the Imperial is away for a short visit), one BIM, one rhm and lighter-weight offerings on two of my three go-fast bikes.
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For whatever reason, my wife doesn't share my affinity for leather saddles. I have hope that she'll eventually come around.
For whatever reason, my wife doesn't share my affinity for leather saddles. I have hope that she'll eventually come around.
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01-13-20, 12:40 PM
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Serfas with Moots logo
DSCN0952 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
I have two other blue ones
In action
Untitled by Stuart Black, on Flickr
Brooks Swift titanium
IMG_0731 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
On bike
IMG_0736 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
Brooks B17 titanium, new in box
2015-02-21 11.02.42 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
In use
2015-05-03 11.38.54 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
A yellow Sella Italia Flite
DSCN0934 by Stuart Black, on Flickr
The plastic ones are actually vintage. The Brooks are relatively new.
DSCN0952 by Stuart Black, on FlickrI have two other blue ones
In action
Untitled by Stuart Black, on FlickrBrooks Swift titanium
IMG_0731 by Stuart Black, on FlickrOn bike
IMG_0736 by Stuart Black, on FlickrBrooks B17 titanium, new in box
2015-02-21 11.02.42 by Stuart Black, on FlickrIn use
2015-05-03 11.38.54 by Stuart Black, on FlickrA yellow Sella Italia Flite
DSCN0934 by Stuart Black, on FlickrThe plastic ones are actually vintage. The Brooks are relatively new.
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01-13-20, 02:41 PM
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My most interesting saddle, I think, because of the proprietary micro adjust seatpost that came with it.
It is part of a current Trek 5500 OCLV build I am doing right now that unfortunately was delayed by a change of jobs that happened last year. Hoping to finally finish it this year when I find and acquire the right DA drivetrain for the frameset.
01-13-20, 04:35 PM
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I buy these whenever I come across them. Preferably in this condition, too:
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I have Brook's on all my bikes but here are a couple others and some Brook's. 
01-13-20, 07:52 PM
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Regal Girardi with some coppery goodness:
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01-14-20, 12:37 PM
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ust be my week for saddle aquisition. Picked up this Brooks b15 Swallow off of local CL, 50 bucks.
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01-14-20, 12:47 PM
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01-14-20, 01:31 PM
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My favorite is not different than a lot of others in terms of the manufacturer. Mine is a bit old as it was sold with the Le Champion in 1972. It has seen better days.
P1000083, on Flickr
I found that the Flite is good for about 30 miles but the Brooks has no limit.
P1020882, on Flickr
I have a swift but it isn't broken in yet.
P1020883, on Flickr
The Concor does not agree with me. I need to replace it at some point. Others like it so I thought I would try it out. White was to go with the stockers white saddle.
P1020878, on Flickr
P1000083, on FlickrI found that the Flite is good for about 30 miles but the Brooks has no limit.
P1020882, on FlickrI have a swift but it isn't broken in yet.
P1020883, on FlickrThe Concor does not agree with me. I need to replace it at some point. Others like it so I thought I would try it out. White was to go with the stockers white saddle.
P1020878, on Flickr
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01-14-20, 02:41 PM
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Today's Saddles...
Two new saddles. One, a classic. The other a true eighties special, but apparently a dead end, conceptually.
Close-up of the nose, (with a stem and headset I've never seen before). I love finding new stuff!
01-14-20, 02:54 PM
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I've been riding this '64 Legnano Roma for 56 years. The original Brooks B17 died in a rain storm 4 or 5 years ago, to be replaced by a nearly new one. Last April, I came across a barn find '64 Legnano Gran Premio with an old Brooks Professional. After a little treatment, the old Pro shined up pretty nice, and is very comfortable. My newest acquisition is a Cambium C17 for my 2007 Roubaix. I wanted Brooks feel, with modern all weather protection. Not as comfy as the leather B17, but close.
B17s, old and newish.
New C17.
B17s, old and newish.
New C17.
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01-15-20, 05:36 PM
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Here's a few I found pics of.
Dupes on Palace and Gyes.
One worn out and dried.
and a new SelleAnatomica. Came from the factory untensioned, first that’s happened to me. No prob just different.
Rolls (not a Regal - thx P!N20 ) is comfy for some, but not a distance saddle for me
Dupes on Palace and Gyes.
One worn out and dried.
and a new SelleAnatomica. Came from the factory untensioned, first that’s happened to me. No prob just different.
Rolls (not a Regal - thx P!N20 ) is comfy for some, but not a distance saddle for me
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01-15-20, 08:05 PM
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Apparently 2 separate timers, We used an adjustable electrical flow tonight to mimic the proper battery and found both timers are working! Now to get a battery and find a copy of the manual.
01-15-20, 08:36 PM
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Is it just the two timers or does it have other functions? I've never seen one of those before.
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This was my favorite saddle for a long time until the nylon shell finally began to crack during a ride. I got home, but the crack had gotten more than halfway across the width of the saddle by the time I did - surprised the nose didn't snap off. Unfortunately, there was nothing to be done and it was consigned to the trash 
Here's a pic of it on the Drillium Alpina before I pressed it into service on the Colnago Super:
And here's the damage:
Here's one you don't see every day (especially in C&V, but in my defense it's on a KOF bike built in 2002):
DD
Here's a pic of it on the Drillium Alpina before I pressed it into service on the Colnago Super:
And here's the damage:
Here's one you don't see every day (especially in C&V, but in my defense it's on a KOF bike built in 2002):
DD
01-15-20, 10:28 PM
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Imagine explaining why you caught a wheel and crashed... Maybe why it was a short lived innovation.
I doubt if it's more than the timers. The electronic unit itself is tiny, and remember, this was made in the eighties! I need to search for a manual. I don't even know how to reset it.
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I had this Ideale #45 , which was a nice looking saddle, but was the wrong shape and rode like a hammer.
My "Pre-Softened Brooks Professional
This one's actually one of my favorites.
My "Pre-Softened Brooks Professional
This one's actually one of my favorites.
