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[quote=tomasito;258831]Anybody know a place in london that sells the Brooks bar grips made from leather washers?
I've seen em in London Fields shop, Mosquito and I'm pretty sure Condor. They are pretty pretty big in the hand compared to normal grips (like AME or ODI) and super expensive. Oh and don't get that bike wet.
To break in a brooks saddle you just have to keep proofiding it (like once a week at first) and ride it. I would say they are more suited to a touring or old fashioned road race position, ie, quite upright. The lower your position the thinner the saddle should be, goes the logic. Regals are pretty wide but a few roadie pros still use them (like Tom Boonen) so some must find them the most comfortable - they ain't the litest. And they might not suit you of course. Oh and SJS cycles are still selling Brooks at £35 not the new price of £50, I'm sure they'll update soon though.