I like the honey colored ones, but they definitely darken down with use.
Here's a quick set with some images -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157633477879224/
The second to last in the set is an old B-15. That's the only (I think)
original brown colored Brooks I've got. It
What I always wondered is, does the natural' darken down to where the
honey starts off?
On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Cyclofiend Jim
cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote:
I like the honey colored ones, but they definitely darken down with use.
Here's a quick set with some images -
This one is about ten years old. I rarely put any poofhide on it so it's a
little lighter than some others.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/7708647220/in/photostream
On Sunday, May 12, 2013 7:42:28 AM UTC-7, Peter M wrote:
What I always wondered is, does the natural' darken down to
@Peter:
apparently it does. Dig this:
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s6.htm
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Thanks for the info and pics, y'all.
It looks like it makes for unique, interesting, and beautiful wear
patterns for each saddle and rider.
Kinda like a sunburst painted guitar. It looks like it makes for a
sunburst type coloration on a saddle. Very cool. Dark in some areas,
lighter
Agreed. The looks are very important. Makes the bike so personal, I think. My
honey saddle is 9 months old, and I would say it hasn't darkened so much, but
it is richer looking with age. I have treated it with Proofhide a few times and
it really brings out a richness in the color.
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Do the black one's show any type of special wear over time?
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Here's some pictures of my 6yr old Honey B17.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/8142953377/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335973@N00/8577884068/in/set-72157633053478798
I really like the way this saddle looks. Still, if I were going to buy a
new Brooks, I'd probably get
