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C.J.Patten
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NYC XYZ:
Saddles are so personal, to borrow a phrase, "you gotta break a few eggs to
make an omelette."
I have half a dozen saddles in a wicker basket in my living room. I have a
1976 Brooks Team Pro on my one and only bike. I found the Brooks *in the
trash*
If you haven't tried a tensioned leather saddle (Brooks specifically) and
you're into "comfort" not racing, you might consider giving one a shot. I
will never go back to plastic saddles unless I get in to time trialing or
something - then I'll still probably look for a Brooks Swallow.
Download their catalog at:
http://www.brookssaddles.com/docs/catalogue_05_en.pdf
(right click and "Save As...")
See Sheldon Brown's page on saddles:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html
For folks opinions on the Brooks:
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Saddle/product_22663.shtml
Note the 4.83/5.00 average rating.
Good luck.
Chris
"NYC XYZ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected] wrote:
>>
>>
>> There are no small charges at an lbs. They will want $30 for a stem
>> you can get for<$10 online. LBS have crappy return policies. Order
>> saddles online then you can return them . Or get a Brooks B17 and be in
>> bliss. I wouldnt hesitate to buy a bike online.
>
> I must say, many of the NYC LBSes don't seem to be too "caring"...maybe
> they're tired of the same damned noobish concerns day after day. =)
>
> It's true there are no small charges...fixing a flat is at least ten
> bucks! (I do understand they've got more expenses, though.) The other
> thing with LBSes is that you deal with "personalities"...it's not like
> you go to McDonald's and just get your hamburger (LOL -- wait, hear me
> out, don't flame me!), you go and the person wants to know why the hell
> anyone would want pickles in their hamburger, why don't you try the
> healthier chicken sandwich, whatever...I find it hard to talk to LBS
> folks 'cause if they're knowledgeable about bikes it's like they're
> running for the Presidency or something! =D
>
> I mean, hell, if I want to annoy someone with my stupdity, I'll come to
> usenet and do it.
>
> But the Brooks B17?? Looks like any ol' saddle!
>
> You mean the Serfas RX doesn't look comfy to you??
>
Saddles are so personal, to borrow a phrase, "you gotta break a few eggs to
make an omelette."
I have half a dozen saddles in a wicker basket in my living room. I have a
1976 Brooks Team Pro on my one and only bike. I found the Brooks *in the
trash*
If you haven't tried a tensioned leather saddle (Brooks specifically) and
you're into "comfort" not racing, you might consider giving one a shot. I
will never go back to plastic saddles unless I get in to time trialing or
something - then I'll still probably look for a Brooks Swallow.
Download their catalog at:
http://www.brookssaddles.com/docs/catalogue_05_en.pdf
(right click and "Save As...")
See Sheldon Brown's page on saddles:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html
For folks opinions on the Brooks:
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Saddle/product_22663.shtml
Note the 4.83/5.00 average rating.
Good luck.
Chris
"NYC XYZ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> [email protected] wrote:
>>
>>
>> There are no small charges at an lbs. They will want $30 for a stem
>> you can get for<$10 online. LBS have crappy return policies. Order
>> saddles online then you can return them . Or get a Brooks B17 and be in
>> bliss. I wouldnt hesitate to buy a bike online.
>
> I must say, many of the NYC LBSes don't seem to be too "caring"...maybe
> they're tired of the same damned noobish concerns day after day. =)
>
> It's true there are no small charges...fixing a flat is at least ten
> bucks! (I do understand they've got more expenses, though.) The other
> thing with LBSes is that you deal with "personalities"...it's not like
> you go to McDonald's and just get your hamburger (LOL -- wait, hear me
> out, don't flame me!), you go and the person wants to know why the hell
> anyone would want pickles in their hamburger, why don't you try the
> healthier chicken sandwich, whatever...I find it hard to talk to LBS
> folks 'cause if they're knowledgeable about bikes it's like they're
> running for the Presidency or something! =D
>
> I mean, hell, if I want to annoy someone with my stupdity, I'll come to
> usenet and do it.
>
> But the Brooks B17?? Looks like any ol' saddle!
>
> You mean the Serfas RX doesn't look comfy to you??
>