For all the fetishism around handmade, it seems to be a common excuse for
sloppiness and poor quality control. That said, I enjoy my Brooks saddles, and
tolerate their quirks.
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I own three Brooks B17-type saddles. Two have developed deformities in the
leather. I still ride them, but they are clearly deformed. My next leather
saddle will be from a competitor, maybe a Berthoud, if I can wrap my head
around the price.
Richard
Selle Anatomic makes quality saddles.I have
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:08:21 PM UTC+2, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote:
Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years
have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of
which like you mentioned),
On Nov 2, 2014, at 1:24 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
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For all the fetishism around handmade, it seems to be a common excuse for
sloppiness and poor quality control. That said, I enjoy my Brooks saddles,
and tolerate their quirks.
Yep. The deal there IMHO
I have owned several B17s a Champon Flyer. All developed their own
'personality.' The worst warped B17 lives on a mountain bike. In spite of its
oddities its super comfortable when I place my butt on it. That said, after
breaking in a Berthoud (which took awhile) it is a perfect saddle.
Joe
Where dynamo hubs are ubiquitous I think you meant to say? ;)
Yes, the times I've been in Germany, dynamo hubs and good lighting seem to
be standard equipment on bikes.
On Nov 1, 2014 3:06 AM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch
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I have owned several B17s a
the other sounds like a snack food
On Saturday, November 1, 2014 10:03:05 AM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote:
Where dynamo hubs are ubiquitous I think you meant to say? ;)
Yes, the times I've been in Germany, dynamo hubs and good lighting seem to
be standard equipment on bikes.
On Nov 1, 2014
UPDATE:
I got a response from Brooks:
These are indeed peculiarities from being handmade and they should cause you
no problems..
Glad they responded and good to know.
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Too many hours as the after school shop rat using tools from a chest with
those stickers on it, and add Lockheed-Girling, a nightmare if they had
gotten into bike parts
Brooks is living up to some of these epic, old empire, business models if
these reports are representative. Company response
The Spa Cycles saddles are manufactured by the same company that makes Velo
Orange, Cardiff, Gyes saddles. Nice looking, tough to break in IME.
David
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The VO saddles *are* hard to break in. I've been riding mine for two
years, and it's just getting a few dents now, but I ride far back, on the
cantle, so that likely makes a difference.
For all that, I have to say that it's a pretty comfortable saddle (I'm
using the Model 1, which is no
The Prince of Darkness and why the English drink warm beer
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 6:18:20 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com
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Did anyone mention Lucas yet?
Cheers,
David
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On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM, Goshen Peter
My Cambium is holding up beautifully.
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We have B17s on the tandem, one standard one deluxe. No anomalies or
premature ware in either; but the early Selle Anatomica saddles I have on
the Ram Saluki are both noticeably more comfortable. These are very
early models and still in good condition. Only no dang bag loops!
Michael
On
it's the badge that is an inch off center, but one side of the saddle is
stiff, and the other is quite soft. We've concentrated on breaking in the
hard side and she rides it Many miles without complaint, but I still have
to apply neatsfoot oil to the bottom of the saddle just on that side to
Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years have
had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of which
like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning it. The
biggest issue I have with them is the poor leather quality-- thinner than
on
On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote:
Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years
have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of
which like you mentioned), but none bad enough to warrant returning
it. The biggest issue I have with them
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Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: What is up with Brooks QC?
On 09/10/2014 02:05 PM, Anton Tutter wrote:
Most of the 4-5 Brooks saddle's I've bought new in the past five years
have had some sort of anomaly or inconsistency in manufacture (some of
which like you mentioned
Correct. I have a Berthoud saddle... way sturdier leather than Brooks.
It's possible the higher-end Brooks models get the thicker, choice
leather, but I wouldn't know as all of my newer Brooks are the lower end
models (B17 regular, B67 sprung, etc).
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014
have noticed a big difference in Brooks Special with the large rivets vs.
Standard and Imperial. My daughter's Imperial has one side of the leather
thick, one side thin, and the Brooks badge is an inch away from center.
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 4:25:23 PM UTC-5, Anton Tutter wrote:
Quality control? have you ever bought something made in England, hahaha.
The country that brought us the Reliant Robin.
Did anyone mention Lucas yet?
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM, Goshen Peter uscpeter11...@gmail.com
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Quality control? have you ever bought something made in England, hahaha.
The country that brought us the Reliant
I can't complain about my b17 special and my select model, but my basic
black standard brooks b17 didn't hold up as well as they are. The leather
is noticeably thicker on the special and select and I haven't come across
any squeaking or need to adjust the bolt like I have on the standard.
@Ron,
An inch off center?!?! Does it ride fine?
That's the kind of thing I am talking about.
I don't know if those things are considered defects, or just part of the
hand-made acceptable imperfections.
I mean, as long as the saddle rides great, then no big deal, if that's par
for the course
I emailed Brooks about this and will report back if I get a reply.
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