FWIW, long ago when I was still experimenting with Brookses, I found the B17 N more comfortable than the B17 regular; this for drop bars 3" and more below saddle -- the regular 17 was too wide for me and the skirts chafed. The Pro was even nicer feeling.
The Flyer, B17 on springs, was fine on a slightly more upright drop-barred mtb, but I couldn't get the springs to workd. On Wed, May 8, 2019 at 9:25 AM tc <[email protected]> wrote: > Agreed, Eric. > > I would also assert that folks who think the B17 is too hard or > uncomfortable -- *after *confirming they have it adjusted/placed > correctly -- try the B17 *Imperial*. The cutout does make a difference, > but it still quite supportive. > > I have also tried the C19 carved. I like the B17's flatter shape better. > The C19 is more rounded and basically has a lot of extra width that doesn't > offer support under the sit bones. > > Tom > > On Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:29:55 AM UTC-4, Eric Norris wrote: >> >> Huh? Let’s agree that not all butts are the same. I have B17s in almost >> all my bikes, which are almost entirely drop bar. >> >> Personally, I find the Brooks Professional and other narrower Brooks >> variants to be *too* narrow. But that’s just me. Your pelvis may vary. >> >> –Eric N >> >> >> > On May 8, 2019, at 6:56 AM, Ron Mc <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > The B-17 is too wide for a drop-bar road bike >> >> -- > 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 [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a1ee15c8-e715-4ce7-a242-8d132920b5d3%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a1ee15c8-e715-4ce7-a242-8d132920b5d3%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- *------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *Still 'round the corner there may waitA new road or a secret gate,And though we pass them by today,Tomorrow we may come this wayAnd take the hidden paths that runTowards the Moon or to the Sun.* --- J.R.R. Tolkien ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching Other professional writing services Expensive! But good. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CALuTfgsPkYSpVLhW-9PMrTEPeuVH-bvP27zq1iepn_wa7JUuxg%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
