[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
On May 16, 7:10 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Several of my B-17's are showing significant wear, turning into hatchets. What does the list recommend for replacements, something substantially similar that doesn't wear out so fast for us Clydes? just an FYI - Bilenky Cycle Works is now the official Brooks repair shop in the U.S. i have no idea what, if anything, can be done to repair the saddles, but it may be worth a call. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
On Mon, 2010-05-17 at 06:43 -0700, Patrick in VT wrote: On May 16, 7:10 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Several of my B-17's are showing significant wear, turning into hatchets. What does the list recommend for replacements, something substantially similar that doesn't wear out so fast for us Clydes? just an FYI - Bilenky Cycle Works is now the official Brooks repair shop in the U.S. i have no idea what, if anything, can be done to repair the saddles, but it may be worth a call. Just out of curiosity, have you tried retensioning the leather and lacing the sides? http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.sherman/brooks.html http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/brooks-blocking.html http://www.ehow.com/how_5759709_restore-brooks-saddle.html http://highsnobiety.com/columns/jeffcarvalho/2008/09/23/how-to-lace-a-brooks-saddle/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
Don't An-atomicas have the cut-out in them? That makes me think it would wear out faster with a heavier rider. On May 16, 7:10 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Several of my B-17's are showing significant wear, turning into hatchets. What does the list recommend for replacements, something substantially similar that doesn't wear out so fast for us Clydes? I am about to try the An-atomicas, just curious if there are other clyde- worthy saddles. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
They have a version for heavier riders, called clydesdale. On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 7:33 PM, Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.netwrote: Don't An-atomicas have the cut-out in them? That makes me think it would wear out faster with a heavier rider. On May 16, 7:10 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Several of my B-17's are showing significant wear, turning into hatchets. What does the list recommend for replacements, something substantially similar that doesn't wear out so fast for us Clydes? I am about to try the An-atomicas, just curious if there are other clyde- ?c worthy saddles. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
They come with or without cut outs and in regular or cydesdale thickness. When RBW sold them, they only offered the thicker models. A black one adorns my Ram. They've gotten pricey. From: Johnny Alien johnnyal...@verizon.net To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, May 16, 2010 6:33:03 PM Subject: [RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out Don't An-atomicas have the cut-out in them? That makes me think it would wear out faster with a heavier rider. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
I'd say try a Brooks Pro. I have a Brooks Pro Classic (budget model) and the leather is much stiffer than on a B17 yet it's still a comfortable saddle. Check this link for more info: http://www.renehersestore.com/servlet/the-190/Brooks-Proffesional-Classic-Mens/Detail --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
Buy a VO saddle they have stiffer leather with a reinforcement mesh underneath them. That's what I did and I weigh 265 and own several Brooks saddles with over 15K miles on them. On May 16, 4:10 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Several of my B-17's are showing significant wear, turning into hatchets. What does the list recommend for replacements, something substantially similar that doesn't wear out so fast for us Clydes? I am about to try the An-atomicas, just curious if there are other clyde- worthy saddles. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Brooks B-17's wearing out
Like others have said...get an old one. I bought an old NOS B-17 (mid 70's) a couple years back and it is noticably stiffer than the newer versions. Rock hard but still has that shape of the b-17 that adapts to the arse instantly...if you are one of those peoples whose arse is adaptable to the b-17 (does that make any sense?). Or, get a Pro. I've had several, and sold just as many because they are rock hard. I guess they break in after awhile (or the arse adjusts), but I don't have the patience...although I do have a new (old) one on a bike I haven't ridden yet...will report back in a year. On May 16, 9:08 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: Buy a VO saddle they have stiffer leather with a reinforcement mesh underneath them. That's what I did and I weigh 265 and own several Brooks saddles with over 15K miles on them. On May 16, 4:10 pm, reynoldslugs be...@perrylaw.net wrote: Several of my B-17's are showing significant wear, turning into hatchets. What does the list recommend for replacements, something substantially similar that doesn't wear out so fast for us Clydes? I am about to try the An-atomicas, just curious if there are other clyde- worthy saddles. Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
