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I can't help with the rest but I recently tried out a Brooks C15 after using a Flite for years. I got on with the Flite pretty well but the Brooks is even better. You're welcome to borrow the Brooks for a couple of weeks to test it out of you like. It's heavy though!
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Heavy is fine! No point saving grams if it’s limiting how far I can ride in a day through discomfort.
I’ll also need to mount the bagman on it, so a substantial saddle is advisable anyway.I’ve been meaning to keep my eye out for a c15, and you make me think I’m on the right track. Do you use one with a cutout or not?
Nef
How do I make my bike more comfortable for longer, multi day rides? I’m tentatively thinking about a fixed LEJOG and wondering about improvements.
Saddle: I’ve always used Flites, but all the ones I have are hard and become pretty unforgiving by the end of a long day. Brooks Cambium with a cutout?
Seatpost: is there much to be gained from using a carbon post? Are suspension posts good? I’d be worried about not being able to push into the saddle when climbing seated.
Aero extensions are on the list for aero and another comfortable position.
Also braking. I currently have Paul Touring cantis with Koolstop pads. The front is noisy (which is remedied with toe-ing the pads and cleaning the rim again), front disc would be nice, but likely too complicated with new wheel, fork, lever etc.
in terms of pure performance, what’s the best bet short pull brake? Would it be silly to buy a Paul Mini Moto for the front?