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New Brooks B17 Conditioning Question
I am anxiously awaiting delivery of a Brooks B17 CS
http://www.wallbike.com/b17cscopper.html . My stock OEM Velo seat is not terribly uncomfortable for rides less than 30 minutes, but any longer than that, I suspect I am sitting on a piece of junk. I am not in terrible pain at that point, but there is some discomfort. I am 6'4", 225lbs. I use this bike mainly to commute on city streets, 5 miles twice daily. I am trying to get a feel for how many people have trouble adjusting to new Brooks saddles. There are certainly many previous threads in RBT about Brooks saddles. Some people report they can use these saddles with little or no break-in. Others report that no matter what they do, they can't get used to the saddle, despite their best efforts at conditioning the leather. Sheldon Browne suggests the fastest way to break in a new leather saddle is to *soak* it in neatsfoot oil http://www.sheldonbrown.com/leather.html . I already ordered the Proofide, so I could do that as an alternative. When I get new stuff, I like to use it without unnecessary delay. Is there a consensus on the best method to condition a new Brooks B17? Hopefully overnight will be long enough. (I know there will be ongoing maintenance and rain-awareness.) I am really excited about this new bike enhancement. I'm not sure I will *ever* get this Pocket Tourist exactly right... TIA - Jay |
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