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[Closed] Brooks b17 special - too wide for MTB ?

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Anyone use here, recommended ?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/brooks-saddles-b17-special-saddle/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products&ctype=2

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I like the rivets. Not worried about the weight though.


 
Posted : 28/01/2011 8:16 pm
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Brooks don't take kindly to being covered in mud, so not great for MTBs. Plus, you gotta love the look, cos you'll get a lot of stick from those that don't!

I'd put one on my Tour Divide-spec 29er, and use a B17 Ti on my ultra distance road bike.

For day rides or less, don't bother.


 
Posted : 28/01/2011 8:20 pm
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OK. I'll will forget about it. Just an impulse I suppose.

I just like the look.


 
Posted : 28/01/2011 8:37 pm
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"I just like the look."
and why not?

L'Eroica 2009 // BROOKS ENGLAND


 
Posted : 24/02/2011 6:38 pm
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I've got a Brooks on my roadrat (and very nice it is too) but don't see the point on a mountain bike.


 
Posted : 24/02/2011 6:40 pm
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agree about the lovely look.... I'd ride one on MTB if they could cope with the damp, but they can't. I use one of the swift models on my winter Road bike and love it. but it needs full length mudguards to allow winter use.


 
Posted : 24/02/2011 7:21 pm
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no good on mountain bikes! utter crap try using the proofide to keep it waterproof and supple and it'll be fine.


 
Posted : 24/02/2011 8:24 pm
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I just chopped my B17 for the commuter. Looks ace, lost the side flanges.


 
Posted : 24/02/2011 8:26 pm
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any photos of the chopped B17?


 
Posted : 07/04/2011 12:53 pm
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Been using the ti models for about 8 years on all my mtb and road bikes, they have been caked in mud, damp for days on welsh trips, and proofhide maybe once a year, still look like new, the ti ones have a little gave so adds comfort to a hardtail, i can ride all day 100 miler plus and have no soreness at all, mates have laughed etc but the comfort and fit are brill


 
Posted : 07/04/2011 1:44 pm