tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post7004937231179970471..comments2024-02-27T01:52:06.519-08:00Comments on Kent's Bike Blog: Brooks Saddles and Saddle PositionKent Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12906603746565831689noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-11816890864672872542012-09-26T14:28:19.540-07:002012-09-26T14:28:19.540-07:00Ah just figured it out: two adaptor pins. Ah just figured it out: two adaptor pins. Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-75019387830618977902012-09-25T18:42:35.169-07:002012-09-25T18:42:35.169-07:00This is funny. I'm the Jim Scott shot down. ...This is funny. I'm the Jim Scott shot down. <br /><br />Anyway 4 years on the Brompton adaptor pin and going strong (knock wood). But I broke a bar end doing bar end stuff. Funny huh?<br /><br />Anyway the pin is maxed out backwards; I added a more handlebar return with a sleeve and stuff and would like to be even further back, as an experiment. <br /><br />Kent have you come across a solution for this?Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-47777190043240542792010-10-24T17:01:49.109-07:002010-10-24T17:01:49.109-07:00@Jim - The techniques and materials used to fabric...@Jim - The techniques and materials used to fabricate the $30 Brompton part varies not at all from many of the bar-ends on the market out there. To say it was designed to do this task is giving it too much credit. It's a length of rod with a clamp welded to the end - let's not get creative about what's involved. It was <i>marketed</i> to do that task; it was <i>designed</i> to solve a variety of similar issues ie where to put your hands, where to put your butt, where to put your lights, etc.<br /><br />I would consider paying $30 for a $5 part expensive, but if paying an extra $25 provides you some peace of mind, then go for it I say. I'd be happy to put this under static load tests against the Brompton model of the same. I postulate that any number of other things are likely to fail (saddle rails, saddle clamps, seat posts, tires, rims, binder clamps, etc) before loads reach sufficient levels to cause either item to yield.Scott Gamblehttp://sweetbike.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-19909253033067145142010-10-06T17:29:04.350-07:002010-10-06T17:29:04.350-07:00@Scott Gamble--remember bar ends are built to sust...@Scott Gamble--remember bar ends are built to sustain your full weight indefinitely. The Brompton pin, which I have on two bikes, isn't expensive and is built for the task at hand.<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-21232833939169700782010-10-05T11:51:47.823-07:002010-10-05T11:51:47.823-07:00I use mine with a Titec Hellbent post, but I'v...I use mine with a Titec Hellbent post, but I've also moved my spd cleats back (to help with hot foot) and I wonder if that might have helped too.DrMekonhttp://bakfiets.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-74254215292802637522010-10-04T22:03:54.848-07:002010-10-04T22:03:54.848-07:00I'm all for Brooks saddles, but wanted a less ...I'm all for Brooks saddles, but wanted a less expensive leather saddle experiment. So I purchased a Gyes leather saddle (there are only slight cosmetic differences between it and the respective VO model which I also own), and the Brompton seatpost adaptor.<br /><br />This combo has proven very comfortable for both my butt and long femurs, and I've since ridden many miles with no discomfort whatever.CedarWoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-79975388622070194342010-10-01T15:25:17.374-07:002010-10-01T15:25:17.374-07:00I got a B17 for my Long Haul Trucker and was insta...I got a B17 for my Long Haul Trucker and was instantly happy with it. Then I got one for my Giant TCR 1 and never could get comfortable on it.<br /><br />The problem resolved itself when the one on the LHT got rained on a couple times because I'm irresponsible and became 100% uncomfortable, so I transferred the other Brooks and am now happy.<br /><br />The WTB on my mountain bike is super comfortable, and in fact the entire bike just feels perfect when I am on the trail. Maybe I should do some measuring and change out parts on other bikes to match angles...Lazy Bike Commuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186544907063119814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-38053859929706460342010-10-01T11:24:27.631-07:002010-10-01T11:24:27.631-07:00http://flickr.com/#/photos/tehschkott/5028198211/
...http://flickr.com/#/photos/tehschkott/5028198211/<br /><br />You already pointed to the Brompton solution - inspired by that and after about 2 seconds of head scratching I cut the end off a bar-end and accomplished the same thing for about $3. Think the Brooks saddles are bad, the rails on the pictured Ideale are shorter still - no mercy.<br /><br />Onward<br /><br />ScottScott Gamblehttp://sweetbike.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-46337346672435087982010-10-01T10:45:08.054-07:002010-10-01T10:45:08.054-07:00I have this exact issue with my B.17 Narrow and my...I have this exact issue with my B.17 Narrow and my '73 Gitane "le Tour..." Unfortunately the ID of the seat tube is 26.4mm I believe, and as such, the Brompton rail adapter or maybe the "butt buddy" (no longer made?) are my best options. <br /><br />With older frames and plain/straight gauge tubing the selection of seatposts is mostly limited to Kalloy Uno models, most of which have only 25mm of setback. I had thought about maybe fabricating a clamp that is angled to clamp to the front portion of the B.17 rails, but this is likely not recommended by anyone.<br /><br />So, perhaps the best solution is to find a frame with a longer top tube and slacken my angles so my B.17 doesn't need as much setback.Mark Beattiehttp://www.marybicycles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-28302985315440921412010-10-01T09:34:23.436-07:002010-10-01T09:34:23.436-07:00Oh yes, the 'short rails' dilemma, a probl...Oh yes, the 'short rails' dilemma, a problem even for stumpy guys like me. A seatpost with slight setback solved me problem, also I had my one and only custom bike built with slightly slacker ST angle just for this issue. <br /><br />But Kent, I'm astonished that you left off the MOST important factor in saddle selection... COLOR! Everyone with any chops knows that red saddles are faster, leopard spotted saddles are sexier, and of course green saddles are so much more esotric (when will we have a tweed saddle?)<br /><br /><br />HOBO: A Brooks for one Benjamin would be a deal these days. Not sure if it is still in place but Bill at Wallingford Bike Parts in NOLA used to offer a 6 months money back guarantee on all Brooks saddles. Ask befor you order ... it has been literally years since I bought a saddle, Brooks' are like that. Brooks Pro for me. <br /><br />Yr Pal, Dr CDr Codfishhttp://www.drcodfish.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-44085304278189626032010-10-01T04:33:30.800-07:002010-10-01T04:33:30.800-07:00Going to a Brooks takes a bit of a leap of faith. ...Going to a Brooks takes a bit of a leap of faith. It is very different than the jelly filled modern marvels currently being sat upon by today’s cyclist. So to plop down almost a hundred bucks on a leather hammock seat and hope, after it breaks in, you’re going to enjoy the ride take a brave and trusting soul. I’m glad I took the chance. I now have brooks on both the bikes I’m riding and have no regrets.<br /><br />Thanks for posting, JackThe Velo Hobohttp://velohobo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-60640595862955372152010-10-01T00:01:08.244-07:002010-10-01T00:01:08.244-07:00Wise words, Kent. Let's hope family Brookes ar...Wise words, Kent. Let's hope family Brookes are reading this.Johann Rissiknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-43500010516231525752010-09-30T15:19:03.040-07:002010-09-30T15:19:03.040-07:00Yep
And try being a lady with longer femurs needi...Yep <br />And try being a lady with longer femurs needing that little bit extra push back.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264028509414469030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18676999.post-4120403031534564152010-09-30T10:32:24.778-07:002010-09-30T10:32:24.778-07:00This is unfortunately, all-too-true and has been a...This is unfortunately, all-too-true and has been a problem for me in the past. I still find the brooks very comfortable but wish that I could at least TRY it a bit further back...PsySalhttp://kittylambda.comnoreply@blogger.com