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April 24th, 2012 by Bill | No Comments | Filed in Brooks, saddles
biking in Birmingham
30 Days of Biking UK visited the Brooks factory. …”grrrrr, that’s what tradition means”…
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Butchering a B.17
April 2nd, 2012 by Bill | No Comments | Filed in Brooks, Butchered and Tied, saddlesHow one rider is modifying his B.17 Standard for a sleeker look.
Butched and Tied B.17 CS
February 28th, 2012 by Bill | No Comments | Filed in Brooks, Butchered and Tied, saddlesDave Hellner did a nice job modifying his Brooks B.17 Champion Special.
He cut and laced the skirts. The grommets are a nice touch.
This is from the Facebook Brooks Saddle group.
Brooks Repair – Brooks’ Man in the U.S.
November 30th, 2011 by Bill | No Comments | Filed in Brooks, Resources, saddles
Philadelphia framebuilder Simon Firth has traveled to Birmingham to learn the arts of saddle making and saddle repair. Simon is now the Brooks factory-authorized saddle repair agent for America. Simon has access to parts that most U.S. dealers don’t, and he knows his way around a rivet.
hanfordcycles@gmail.com
brooksrepair1@gmail.com
c/o 7837 germantown avenue
philadelphia, PA, 19118.
215 410 7296
Nike + LIVESTRONG + Mr Cartoon = Another Shoe/Saddle Collaberation
September 2nd, 2011 by Bill | No Comments | Filed in Brooks, Other Blogs
Brooks hooks up with yet another shoe company for a hip special edition.
(see: Vans Shoes and Brooks Saddles)
Don’t ask me. This is the first I’ve heard.
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It’s Showtime Again
August 26th, 2011 by Bill | 3 Comments | Filed in BrooksNEW PRODUCTS FROM BROOKS
September brings us Interbike and Eurobike, the biggest industry shows and the showcases for new goodies.
Brooks is going to show off a new set of panniers and a chic cycling jacket.
Lands End Pannier
The Land’s End rear pannier is paired with the John ‘O Groats front pannier for a serious touring set. They are said to be “waterproof, light, and durable” “without sacrificing style.” Look for them sometime next year.
Criterion Jacket
The Criterion jacket is “truly the finest jacket ever created for cycling.” Made with Ventile cotton and a tweed lining, the jacket is listed at 1000€.
STYLE CONNECTION
Additionally, Brooks is announcing a collaberation with PEdALED (please allow me this one bitch about companies that sacrafice typography to design). Japanese firm PEdALED shows a line of workie/bikie gear that is hitting a new niche, I think.
I’m not sure how this collaberation will play out on the shelves here at wallbike.com. Time will tell.
The folks at Selle Royal are working hard to bring exciting products to the Brooks brand. It all may not be for everyone but it is interesting.
