Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-05-02 Thread Joe Mullins
Black B68s on eBay for 124. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144533381845?mkcid=16=1=711-127632-2357-0=66vxTDK6RUW=2349624=_ver=artemis=COPY > On Apr 28, 2022, at 6:42 AM, lconley wrote: > > The stamping on the side of the saddle where it says B68 or B67 is different > - otherwise they are the same

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-28 Thread lconley
The stamping on the side of the saddle where it says B68 or B67 is different - otherwise they are the same as far as I can tell. You can install a B67 leather on a B68 frame as I did. You can still find new B68 frames on eBay. Not the cheapest way to go, especially if you chrome the frame - I

Re: [RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-28 Thread Richard Rose
Other than the rail design, is there any difference between a B68 / B67? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2022, at 3:59 AM, brendonoid wrote: > >  > It would be great if the folks at Rivendell could inspire Brooks to reissue > the B68. Even if just one color. > > According to Grant on

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-28 Thread brendonoid
*It would be great if the folks at Rivendell could inspire Brooks to reissue the B68. Even if just one color. * According to Grant on reddit yesterday, they have! It's some time off but it's happening. Details to follow! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread Chris Halasz
I slightly prefer the B68 to the B17 for more upright rides as well. Not sure I've ever bought into the sit bones measurement as a reliable reference for saddle comfort. I look for the widest saddle toward the rear and the narrowest at the front, with minimal adductor interference. I think

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread Eric Marth
Thank you, Laing! On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 3:40:51 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Mostly, the B68 fits me and mounts on a single rail seat post. I rode > narrower Brooks when I was younger and thinner, but they are no longer > comfortable for me. Think of it as a wider B17 (which was my 1st

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread lconley
Mostly, the B68 fits me and mounts on a single rail seat post. I rode narrower Brooks when I was younger and thinner, but they are no longer comfortable for me. Think of it as a wider B17 (which was my 1st Brooks saddle on my 1970 Schwinn Super Sport. The B68 is a lot lighter than the sprung

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread Eric Marth
Hi Laing -- Would you mind sharing with us what you love about the B68? I understand these are out of production, hence the scrambling. On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:24:12 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Yeah, that was a good price. > > Laing > > On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:23:08 AM

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread lconley
Yeah, that was a good price. Laing On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:23:08 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Well dang. It sold already. > Doug > > On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:50:32 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> The one on eBay is listed an a "women's" saddle. I assume this is just a >> short

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread Doug H.
Well dang. It sold already. Doug On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:50:32 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > The one on eBay is listed an a "women's" saddle. I assume this is just a > short version. I think I'll grab it! > Thanks, > Doug > > On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:46:28 AM UTC-4 lconley

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread Doug H.
The one on eBay is listed an a "women's" saddle. I assume this is just a short version. I think I'll grab it! Thanks, Doug On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:46:28 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > Yes. I have at least 8 of them. > > Laing > > On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:44:04 AM UTC-4 Doug H.

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread lconley
Yes. I have at least 8 of them. Laing On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:44:04 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > Laing, > Do you ride on a B68? > Doug > > On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:27:50 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > >> A slightly used Honey B68s is for sale on eBay for less than $100 >>

[RBW] Re: PSA - Brooks B68s FS on eBay

2022-04-27 Thread Doug H.
Laing, Do you ride on a B68? Doug On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:27:50 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > A slightly used Honey B68s is for sale on eBay for less than $100 > including shipping. > No relation to seller - just a person who keeps an eye out for B68 saddles. > > Laing > -- You