I think it's mainly the leather saddle as well. Few years back before I sold
it, I had a honey Brooks Swallow on a 2008 indy fab ti crown jewel with a
modern campy groupset. On group rides people would wonder aloud how I could
keep up on a vintage bike. Also, Jim, beautiful bike you got there.
In my experience, it's even more broad than that--anything that isn't
carbon (or maybe aluminum) and doesn't have brifters, people don't know how
to date. I have a 2008 Salsa Casseroll, built up with downtube shifters,
but with a racy Specialized Saddle and 31.8mm short reach ergo bars. A
Props to Rivendell and Joe Bell!
It truly is a great riding bike.
-JimD
Oh, and folks who have some vague idea about Brooks saddles often comment on
how uncomfortable they are.
On Sep 27, 2012, at 8:08 AM, John Price wrote:
JimD that is a great looking bike.
I've also had my Brooks saddle
This seems to come in waves.
Several times this week I've had folks complement me on my great looking old
bike.
Usually they want to know how old it is. When I say it is about three years
old it often starts a great conversation.
Folks seem genuinely interested in hearing about Rivendell
The Brooks saddle does seem to draw attention. I was taking a break
once on the side of a local paved trail when two women walked by. They
stopped, pointed, and commented, That's a beautiful old bike. Is the
seat made of wood? All I could do was tap on it with a knuckle and
say, Nope.
