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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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just got my new BB and all i can say is WOW and not too bad on the rump after 70 mil
 
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after an hour or so in mine I need to get off for a little. Looks cool though. I am thinking of getting some gel installed over the winter
 
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had mine for one season, sold it and got a C&C Solo....much better IMO!!!
 
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Congrats on the bike
 
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Looks vs Comfort... lol
 
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Originally Posted by Blk and Chrome
after an hour or so in mine I need to get off for a little. Looks cool though. I am thinking of getting some gel installed over the winter
Save yer moolah Bro. I have the gel version and its still bare...Honestly I cant even fathom it being any worse! The non-Gel must be absolutely punishing.

Hmmmm oddly enuff.... I wouldnt give mine up for anything. There isnt another seat on the market I would rather have right now.
 
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Let us KNOW how your doing after 150 mi.
 
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well did 100 miles today and damn was my a$$ numb BUTT THAT SEAT STILL LOOKED GOOD and received many compliments. have the gel too so dont waste ur $$$. gonna join the ironbutt club now!!!!!! PS. pics in profile album
 
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I just ordered mine today. I went for the Bare Bones with gel. Can't wait to get it and install it!
 
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