Brooks B17 saddle
"Nick." wrote in message ... I have just bought a B17 on recommendation from a friend as a replacement saddle for my Dawes Galaxy. On getting home and taking a closer look at the saddle, I notice there is a very sharp ridge, running along the boundary between the "seat" and "vertical" areas of the saddle. This ridge is perhaps 0.5 - 1mm, but sharp enough to cause a slight graze should you scrape it across your skin. It looks like it could be quite painful on a ride. This is obviously part of the leather moulding process, but I would like to know: Is it normal? Will it ease out during the breaking-in period, or is this a case of poor production? I.e. Should I fit it to the bike & start applying Proofide and hope that the ridge will disappear during breaking in, or should I return the saddle to the bike shop? Any comments from Brooks owners appreciated... Nick I have a year old B17. The 'ridge' is smooth, rounded and very, very slight. Running my fingernail down the saddle, I can just about get the nail to catch. Yours doesn't sound right to me. Paul |
Brooks B17 saddle
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Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 9:59 PM Subject: Brooks B17 saddle I have a year old B17. The 'ridge' is smooth, rounded and very, very slight. Running my fingernail down the saddle, I can just about get the nail to catch. Yours doesn't sound right to me. Paul Just looked at mine- its also smooth on mine, though I'm not sure if this would actually cause a problem if it wasn't. The B17 is excellent - though it does need 300+ miles to break in properly I think. Its much more confortable than those soft gell ones John |
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