One caveat about the B68 is that the width tends to push you forward on the
saddle relative to a B17. Not a big deal, but if your B17-to-bar distance
is just right, the 68 will feel as if you scooted forward a centimeter too
close. It's not noticeable until you get to pedaling and realize the ba
what Weth said - grab it while you can...
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 11:09:41 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote:
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> Another vote for the Brooks B68. I have one and both of my sons ride
> them. The B68 is hard to find. I have purchased my last two from Public
> Bikes http://publicbikes.com/p/Brooks-B68-Sea
Another vote for the Brooks B68. I have one and both of my sons ride
them. The B68 is hard to find. I have purchased my last two from Public
Bikes http://publicbikes.com/p/Brooks-B68-Seat They still seem to have
some black ones in stock at closeout prices.
On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 11:07:
I had the same problem with an already WELL broken in b17. I went to a less
broken in b17 narrow, which I didn't think would work because it was
narrow, but it's what I had. It worked well after it was broken in,
possibly because of the angles used while breaking it in. If you don't
think the B
I use a B68 which has seen duty on several uprighty bikes I've owned. It's
wide, flat and comfy as a couch even before break-in. Riv only sells the
sprung B67 version, which may be overkill for your application. I've heard
the springless 68 is out of production now, but I'm sure you can find one
