Problem: The dang thing will not go very far back on the rails, so my zero offest Thomson is a no go. I need an offset post....way offset for the first time since I can remember. No way I could ride a Brooks on the MTB's since I already struggle to get the saddle back enough on the steeper angled 29"ers. (Would have worked killer on the Salty, however.) I don't remember being warned about this aspect of Brooks lore.
Paid Curiak for the WB fork today...ouch!
Oh by the way, the Jones Bars arrived today, paid for them as well....double ouch!
Of course, I saw this ad about 5 minutes before Ed called to let me know the Jones Bars were in....triple ouch. Integrity can hurt the pocketbook sometimes, but as it says in the good book: (Psalm 15)
LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill?
2 He whose walk is blameless
and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from his heart
3 and has no slander on his tongue,
who does his neighbor no wrong
and casts no slur on his fellowman,
4 who despises a vile man
but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath
even when it hurts,
5 who lends his money without usury
and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
will never be shaken.
(It did hurt).
Stuff for sale:2007 Marzocchi Z 1 RC2 ETA fork, nearly new, uncut steerer $400
Rockshox Reba about a 6 months worth of ride time by me...not much. Could use an oil change $300.
Beat up Shimano and Time pedals (make me an offer).
If you are interested in a Saltamontes frame or Brujamontes frame, let me know. Both are perfectly functional and very beat up.
2 comments:
Love the Brooks! You do need a wider (in terms of mm's) saddle than with a conventional one. My booty is "just" narrow enough for the Swift.
I'm barely fitting the B-17. I need the B-19 if it were out there.
Tried a B-17 narrow off ebay once...ouch!!
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