Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-15 Thread Caroline Golum
FWIW I've had a few different iterations of the B17 over the last eight years. Personally, I'm partial to the B17 champion - I've used both the mens' and the womens' s-model - and for my money the cut-out and lacing are fabulous features. The cut-out is pretty self-explanatory, relieves

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-15 Thread René Sterental
Thanks for the advice Cameron. René On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, Cameron Murphy wrote: > Rene, > > I would certainly proofhide any saddles I wanted to store long term. The > tanning process leaches a lot of the natural oils out of the leather, which > are then

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-14 Thread Ryan Fleming
I think on Monday (Sep 12) I was browsing Amazon (is there anything they don't sell? ) and they had 4 in stock. I just checked now , and now they say they have 3...$171.00 - 10% discount https://www.amazon.com/Brooks-Saddles-Mens-Select-Saddle/dp/B00S4DC10W

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-09 Thread Ron Mc
Late to the party, but you made the right choice. I have a Select and a Special with about equal miles. This summer, I'm having to wrap a toe strap around the Special after each ride to keep it from ridging, and it's stretching enough to see the frame beneath. The next step will be lacing.

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-09 Thread Jeffrey B
Ok, thanks again all! On the hunt for a select... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-09 Thread René Sterental
If you browse online, you can still find the B17 Select in some sites, but in others it already shows OOS and a similar message to the RBW site. I was looking for a B17 Flyer Select and only found it on a site in Germany. Everywhere else it isn't available anymore, even in the UK. So if you want

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-09 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 09/08/2016 10:23 PM, Jeffrey B wrote: It's time to consult the wisdom of this group again, this time for some saddle advice. I've heard mixed reviews about the quality of modern "standard" brooks saddles. Is the select line really any better? Specifically, does the leather hold its shape

Re: [RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-08 Thread René Sterental
I read the Select series has been discontinued by Brooks, so grab them while you can. I just started using a B17 Select on my custom, and so far, it's been very nice. I ride padded underwear now. You can still find them around, but don't wait too long. Applying Proofide makes it look a rich

[RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-08 Thread Philip Kim
Jeff I have the special TI and it's very excellent. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Brooks b17 select - opinions?

2016-09-08 Thread Jeffrey B
It's time to consult the wisdom of this group again, this time for some saddle advice. I've heard mixed reviews about the quality of modern "standard" brooks saddles. Is the select line really any better? Specifically, does the leather hold its shape better? Thanks all! Jeff Arlington, VA --