Brooks "short rail" solution
10-23-05, 03:24 PM
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Brooks "short rail" solution
I know I'm not the only one to complain about the short mounting rails of the Brooks saddles that can leave a rider sitting on the back edge of their leather throne.
Well, I sought out a solution, and after 100+ miles of testing, I've found it:
And here's a nice veiw of my personal @ss dents!
Well, I sought out a solution, and after 100+ miles of testing, I've found it:
And here's a nice veiw of my personal @ss dents!
10-24-05, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikepacker67
I know I'm not the only one to complain about the short mounting rails of the Brooks saddles that can leave a rider sitting on the back edge of their leather throne.
Well, I sought out a solution, and after 100+ miles of testing, I've found it:
And here's a nice veiw of my personal @ss dents!
Well, I sought out a solution, and after 100+ miles of testing, I've found it:
And here's a nice veiw of my personal @ss dents!
10-24-05, 08:21 AM
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Nice dimples!
I know its compact geometry, but it looks like you need a bike about 15cm bigger.
I know its compact geometry, but it looks like you need a bike about 15cm bigger.
10-24-05, 07:57 PM
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its a perception thing, not a real sizing assessment. The bike looks teenytiny. Looks like at least 15 cm of exposed seatpost.
10-25-05, 05:20 AM
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The bike looks teenytiny
What's the rig on the front of the bike? I see a bar bag, but what's the bag under the handlebars?
10-25-05, 06:12 AM
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I just think compact bikes are funny looking because they have the look of a bmx bike ridden by a person much too big for it. Sure, it's a 23" frame, uhuh...some kind of quantum mass frame measuring methodology in compact frame design IMO.
10-25-05, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Bekologist
I just think compact bikes are funny looking because they have the look of a bmx bike ridden by a person much too big for it. Sure, it's a 23" frame, uhuh...some kind of quantum mass frame measuring methodology in compact frame design IMO.
10-25-05, 10:01 AM
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wierder still, I must be too retro to get it. But hey, nice ride if it works for you!
10-25-05, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
I believe it's a mountain bike frame(?), not a compact road frame.
10-25-05, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikepacker67
It's actually a hybrid frame that takes 700c rims
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