Admittedly I have a bit of a Brooks "dependency", but despite having a strong opinion on this topic, I speak the truth. Since I've been riding Brooks B17s on my road and mountain bikes, all my comfort problems have vanished. I no longer even ride with padded shorts (thank God)... In fact, my new favorite riding shorts are big, baggy cotton camo shorts (by WonderWall) that I picked up for $3 at the Goodwill store in Healdsburg... A. Because they're so comfortable on a leather saddle and have huge pockets, and B. because the tag reads "Dedicated to those who don't allow the truth to interfere with a good story"... (which I think IS funny, but I AM still telling the truth here).
Peace, BB On Nov 23, 8:57 am, James Warren <[email protected]> wrote: > This one is making its way onto all my bikes. By far my favorite. Check out > the built-in saddlebag loops: > > http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=57843 > > (If Bridgestone and Rivendell hadn't caught my attention decades ago, I'd > probably be a spaz for Specialized.) > > On Nov 22, 2010, at 8:46 PM, Bill M. wrote: > > > > > I've tried a couple of WTB saddles (Vigo and Pure V), and while > > they're OK, neither completely got rid of my soft tissue discomfort. > > > Two that do work for me are a Specialized Alias on my go-fast, and the > > wider Terry Liberator Y "Gelissimo". For a B17 replacement, I'd > > recommend the Terry. its gel layer is firm enough to not feel > > squishy, and the cutout is well placed to relieve the pressure that > > causes me pain. > > > BTW, I have slotted a B17 and a Flyer, and that does help. My > > process: Start with a 1/2" drill to enlarge the existing vent holes, > > drill more holes in between and (for my anatomy) one more hole forward > > of the forward hole, then trim out the waste with a razor knife. A > > sharp vegetable peeler works well as a skiver to smooth and shape the > > edge of the cutout. Ride it, see where you still have contact with > > the edges, and trim to suit. If you reach underneath and give > > yourself a poke, you may be amazed at how much flesh extends through > > the hole - all that was getting crushed before You might want to > > wait until the neighbors aren't looking to try that. Burnish the raw > > cut edge with some Proofide and the round shaft of a screwdriver. If > > the saddle wants to sag too much, drill a few holes along the bottom > > edge and lace it up with a leather shoelace. > > > Bill > > > On Nov 22, 7:02 am, JGS <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hey there, > > >> I've been riding w/ Brooks saddle for several years and I've come to > >> worry that I'm putting too much pressure on my softer parts. I've try > >> adjustments but I'd love to know if anyone has a recommendation for a > >> simple saddle w/ a slot to protect me that might be great and look > >> good w/ my Atlantis. > > >> Thanks so much! > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
