Hi Jay,
Your story sounds familiar. Twenty years ago, I was a dedicated Brooks
man...loved the leather idea, the color, the aging, etc. And mine too, were
comfortable right out of the box. N.B. I have always been a fan of padded
bibs and chamois cream.
Then the birthdays started to accumulate
Hi Jay,
Best words of wisdom I can provide is to get tons of saddle time and adjust
every 3-5 miles...it'll be dialed in before you know it. Also, keep your
Brooks waxed, don't let it get soaked, only a quarter turn to tighten them
up (loosen a smidge before you tighten). Yeah, that's all I've
1. I think a level B17 is a mistake, you end up with the rear portion
sloping down and forcing your wrists into the bars. My B17s (it's all I
ride) start with the rear perfectly flat and the nose up. It will feel
awkward at first but give it a few miles before deciding it's too
front-high.
