The Brooks Bugle

I think you're right Ed. I'm going to wear it in. A well worn in brooks saddle is a saddle for life (as my father will attest. 40 years!), so even if it's not a perfect look for my bike, it'll be a joy to ride when it's broken. And who knows what frames I might pick up in the future.
Whatever, I should get over the whole "look" aspect and just ride the damn thing.

besides, they're pretty fuckin comfy, and more to the point no on can see what saddle youve got when your sittin on it

'xactly!
Don't tell me that though, I'm saving my moneyz for this slice of heaven.

im not sure how comfy that would be though, but astheticly its obviosly nice.

looks light as hell too

Comfy? It'll probably be like sitting on the flat of a kitchen knife. But it is so fucking sweet to look at, and probably weighs less than air. Whilst I am in no way a weight freak, I'm using it's lightness to justify owning it. It will complete my bike.
Needs a specialist seatpost too. Oh well!

The main problem is mounting up. You have to be pretty precise unless you want a surprise rectal exam.

^^^ haha

I think you're right Ed. I'm going to wear it in. A well worn in brooks saddle is a saddle for life (as my father will attest. 40 years!), so even if it's not a perfect look for my bike, it'll be a joy to ride when it's broken. And who knows what frames I might pick up in the future.
Whatever, I should get over the whole "look" aspect and just ride the damn thing.

exactly, and a matching brooks leather bar tape won´t cost much compared to the saddle.

Jeez if I had someone in my life who'd buy me a ti swallow for Crimble! All I got bike related was some ffing knogs (what did my dad think I was doing, riding round without lights?!) You lucky sod, Mechmorgan.

At the time I would be inclined to agree with you, now I'm about 100 miles into breaking it in, I'm sorely tempted to throw the fucking thing away. Jesus christ I feel like I'm someones prison wife.

Gimme a shout if you wanna sell it mate! I pay dorra. Well, pounds actually.

I couldn't afford the lovverly lovverly Ti version, but I figured as it's going on a Mercian the weight ain't too bad, so got a steel railed one from these guys -free delivery too :)

After seeing my new saddle my father went into his garage/workshop and chopped, chamfered and laced his old B17 down. The saddles are now basically the same, apart from the rails, it's a pain!
My swallow is super super comfy now, little bit of proofride works wonders.

As does sitting on cold cushions after a ride. Ouch.

After seeing my new saddle my father went into his garage/workshop and chopped, chamfered and laced his old B17 down. The saddles are now basically the same, apart from the rails, it's a pain!
My swallow is super super comfy now, little bit of proofride works wonders.

As does sitting on cold cushions after a ride. Ouch.

Na, your swallow is still better :) The B17 is wider, even when cut and laced (indeed, I have one myself), but the swallow is a slightly better profile imo

'xactly!
Don't tell me that though, I'm saving my moneyz for this slice of heaven.

That looks like the torture seat that they used to cut Blackadders balls off... ouchtown

Na, your swallow is still better :) The B17 is wider, even when cut and laced (indeed, I have one myself), but the swallow is a slightly better profile imo

A B17narrow is the same width cantle-plate though, so chopping one of those is pretty much the same thing as a swallow.

The Team Pro's in between the two widths. They're loveliest chopped cos of the big rivets.

A B17narrow is the same width cantle-plate though, so chopping one of those is pretty much the same thing as a swallow.

The Team Pro's in between the two widths. They're loveliest chopped cos of the big rivets.

Sorry, I was referring to the B17 Standard -I knew the narrow was the same width, they just seem harder to find than the standard.

Agreed 100% on the team pro -a well chopped one of them is (almost) nicer than a Swallow!