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General Technical / Re: Brooks saddle
« Last post by mickeg on Today at 02:14:22 PM »I really like that Centurion.
That said, I have a strong preference for indexed shifters for the rear. Front friction shifting, not a problem for me. I think you are aware that I have half step plus granny shifting on my Lynskey and Sherpa. I thought I was the last person on earth that used that, so I of course have to comment on that on the Centurion.
If you ever want to add a third bottle cage on the Centurion, you could put the pump under the top tube. I did that with my Grand Prix. I glued some inner tube rubber to the top of the pump handle so that only the rubber presses on the paint, so far no paint damage. And use a Velcro strap near the front of the top tube to hold the pump in place. Attached photo. Disregard the foam pipe insulation on the top tube, if I have to lock my bike to a post I like to have something to prevent paint damage.
Your saddle sling, good luck with that. Or should I say, ... yabba dabba doooo.
That said, I have a strong preference for indexed shifters for the rear. Front friction shifting, not a problem for me. I think you are aware that I have half step plus granny shifting on my Lynskey and Sherpa. I thought I was the last person on earth that used that, so I of course have to comment on that on the Centurion.
If you ever want to add a third bottle cage on the Centurion, you could put the pump under the top tube. I did that with my Grand Prix. I glued some inner tube rubber to the top of the pump handle so that only the rubber presses on the paint, so far no paint damage. And use a Velcro strap near the front of the top tube to hold the pump in place. Attached photo. Disregard the foam pipe insulation on the top tube, if I have to lock my bike to a post I like to have something to prevent paint damage.
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Last photo shows a tensionable sling saddle I intend for a drasienne (balance bike with Fred Flintstone drive) project I'm doing. A couple years ago, I was able to paddle (not pedal) for 30 miles on a less ideal saddle for the purpose, now thinking I could do more with the sling...no leather treatment needed!
See... https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draisienne
Best, Dan (...who loves bikes in all forms; saddles, more specifically)
Your saddle sling, good luck with that. Or should I say, ... yabba dabba doooo.

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