rover1971
Reged: 09/06/2008
Posts: 349
Loc: Aberdeen, Scotland
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After months of suffering back pain, especially cycling uphill or into strong headwinds, but also driving and sitting all day in the office I went to see the doctor who is sending me to physio.
Anyway, yesterday I decided to swap my saddle for my old Brooks Pro and guess what? Rode all morning into the wind and hills and not a spot of back pain. So Impressed am I that I'm going to get another Brooks for my second bike but I'm confused at the range. I thought of getting another pro, but then I saw the swift at around the same price and it looks a little nicer. So anyone know the difference between the two, or will my ass not know the diff?
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Former Deeside Thistle loon!
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Dazzricles
Reged: 24/08/2008
Posts: 621
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You must have a tuff ass Rover. Though im assured a correctly bedded in Brooks Pro is comfy its the breaking in I never fancied!. Still, worth remmembering Mercx used them...good enuff for him its good enuff for any of us.
I think the swifts narrower but aint sure. If memory serves me correct ( it aint what it used to be) theres also the Brooks Swallow..a narrow cuttaway saddle. I rode one when I first began and that was realy comfy. However the weight of the bloody things and the problem of em geting wet means there very unlikely to be populer any time soon! The most comfy saddle I ever used, and still do is the Vetta SL . I think they were made by Sella Italia.
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hubbub
Reged: 22/10/2007
Posts: 813
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The Swallow is a cut away, water won't bother it if you apply plenty of Proofide to keep the stuff out. They aren't that heavy either - because the rails are now titanium and the price tag is sky high 
Yes Smokin' I have a beard, and a comfy bike! 
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Smokin_Joe
Reged: 09/06/2006
Posts: 2143
Loc: Fishguard
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There is a myth that Brooks saddles break in with use. What actually happens is that your arse becomes hideously deformed to fit the shape over time. This process is so traumatic that your teeth turn yellow and become crooked and broken. The mind becomes gradually deranged to the point where personal hygene is neglected and the user is unable to communicate without shouting.
A fixation with 1950's steel frames and saddlebags, lumberjack shirts and baggy shorts with a urine stain down the leg is also a known side effect.
It is a sad way to go, those vile torture instruments are best left in the sort of premises visited by Max Mosley, senior judges and members of the House of Lords.
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Nobody ever got laid because they rode Shimano.
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Dazzricles
Reged: 24/08/2008
Posts: 621
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Smoking joe....you made me laugh so hard I had to go for a pee!...Ta.
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rover1971
Reged: 09/06/2008
Posts: 349
Loc: Aberdeen, Scotland
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Thanks guys, I'm aware that the swift is narrower but I was wondering if anybody had tried both and felt any different levels of comfort between the two.
The Pro didn't take that long to break in to be honest although I took it easy for the first couple of months! Can't say it getting wet has been a problem either, (what with my pee stained shorts and all)and I can do consecutive days over 100 miles on it so I can recommend them as long as you don't mind the extra 200gms.
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Former Deeside Thistle loon!
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Dazzricles
Reged: 24/08/2008
Posts: 621
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If you can find one rover the Swallow is much more like a modern saddle for comfort..and if it has titanium rails all the beter.
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hubbub
Reged: 22/10/2007
Posts: 813
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A quick look at Spa Cycles ad, I'm surprised to find the Swallow in chrome for £104 or Ti at £180. Mine was a limited edition Ti for £160 in August 2007.
Edit - you'll have to pee in your shorts, that saddle has no loops for a Carradice to do it in. 
Edited by hubbub (18/11/2008 12:44)
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