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Thank you both. Some ideal pre-storm reading!

Dear All

I am having issues with leaking oil from the drive side of my Alfine 11. I am replacing the relevant seals/dust cap etc but see on YouTube that some Alfine 11 users replace the oil with a NLGI 1.5 - 1.0 Lithium grease. It sounds like a good option to rid my self of ill leaks and seems to run effectively whatever the seasonal temperatures.
Just wondering if anyone out there has done anything similar?
Regards

So, what I was told by the nice people at Brooks England is that with some models, there is a chance of the rails snapping, but not the B17.
In essence, if you buy a new saddle and it comes with seatpost fittings, that is the guidance from Brooks to use those fittings. If your new saddle does not come with any fittings, you can use whatever seatpost you want.
If you but a second hand Brooks saddle and are unsure as to which seatpost to use, contact Brooks England on 0121 565 2992!

Thank you! I am now less worried - never heard of this before and unless it happens .....

Anyone heard of Brooks saddle rails snapping if not fitted in a side clamp seat post (as opposed to a top and bottom clamp)?
Trying to fit a lush old silver railed B17 to my current audax project and have been told that not using the old style side clamp post WILL result on the rails snapping.
I have been using a B17 with top and bottom clamp for a number of years in all weathers but am told it is only a matter of time.
Any thoughts??

No plans to ATT but that could change! Will keep you posted.

Ah, ok! Just for my info, where are you based? Thinking of collection if things with me change.

Thanks BJF. It is a lovely frame for sure and has a top retro look but I think I am going to hold out for now. I'll message you again if things change with me.
Thanks again and good luck with the sale.

Thanks all.
The Day One is too off road for me, but thanks for the suggestion.
Hmm! Like the look of the Kona though BJF;
120mm rear spacing?
Will it take 28m tyres with mudguards?
What money are you asking?
Toaster included?

Thank you all. Some good info and some stuff I had not considered re the Spa Mono. - too long, too low.
Could be that the Brother is the main contender? Not available until August.
Thanks BJF re the Flyer but I need 56/58.
Also considered the Charge Grater SS but can't find one. Not steel I know but ticks other boxes.
Any thoughts on the Grater??

Thanks Nick. The Tempo is lovely but big bucks. It will make a fun build a bit too heavy on the funds.

Considered the Flyer but loving the All Day! Top recommendation! Thank you Farewell! Thank you both!

All
Anyone any recommendations for a SS/FG Audax frame/bike? Idealy steel.
Looking for clearance for 28s with mudguards, racks mounts (no essential), drop bar, canti or calliper, double bottle bosses, horizontal drop outs.
Spa Cycles do their Audax Mono but just wondering what else is out there?