tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post4808399075851164707..comments2023-12-27T22:31:19.008-07:00Comments on The Bike Nazi: Another one bites the dustBikeboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379272663647894409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-87737533992579508862013-06-04T06:13:00.155-06:002013-06-04T06:13:00.155-06:00Brooks evangelist here. Granted I'm 90 pounds ...Brooks evangelist here. Granted I'm 90 pounds lighter than you and have never experienced the issues you have with saddles or rims breaking.Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-66982428416592416092013-05-24T08:58:41.857-06:002013-05-24T08:58:41.857-06:00Steel Rails should not break in the period of time...Steel Rails should not break in the period of time. My mileage doesn't compare either and I ride a few different bikes on a regular basis. I am a Brooks fanatic and have bought both new and used saddles. I have never had any issues. I wonder if titanium rails would be stronger? They certainly cost more.Clancy Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10215862985294734525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-73383779662515898882013-05-24T08:19:28.268-06:002013-05-24T08:19:28.268-06:00David, thanks for the reply. I'm honored that...David, thanks for the reply. I'm honored that you bought your seat based on my recommendation; I hope it lives up to your expectations. (I've seen the treatment you describe on a few Brooks saddles over the years... some of them tend to "curl up" on the sides, I've noticed.)<br /><br />The Anatomica rails are much longer than on conventional saddles, going all the way from front to back. So, they probably tend to flex more. I, too, really hope this one lasts me a good long time. (They offer a frame replacement for about $80 - which is cheaper than a new seat, but also suggests they are subject to breakage. Particularly by us "clydesdale" riders, I imagine.)<br /><br />Ride careful! (Florida is statistically one of the more dangerous states for cyclists. Probably on account of your demographics of "senior" motorists, and motorists who are distracted by babes in bikinis, huh? nudge-nudge, wink-wink)Bikeboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379272663647894409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198843833237575122.post-85800084748398330072013-05-24T07:06:18.735-06:002013-05-24T07:06:18.735-06:00I'm really sorry to hear that. I started bike...I'm really sorry to hear that. I started bike commuting about 2 years ago and go about half your milage down here in Florida. Just after Christmas I bought one of these saddles based on your recommendation and the sale they had going. I don't expect the same type of failure you had as I'm less than 170 pounds, but I have found that the sides of the saddle dig into my thighs. I recently modified mine by punching small holes in either side and lacing a shoestring between the sides. This seems to be working well at this point.<br /><br />I hope your current saddle lasts better for you.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654933541190379110noreply@blogger.com