On Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at 01:48 PM, Sheldon "4 Swallows" Brown
wrote:
> We've finally got some more details on the new Titanium Brooks Swallow
> saddles. These are handmade, with extensive hand stitching. There
> have been 100 of them allotted to the U.S. market. We've ordered as
> many as we could. They are expected to arrive in January, so if you
> want one, reserve soon.
>
> The bad news is they're quite dear: $399.95, but if you want the best,
> this is it!
>
> http://sheldonbrown.com/
>
> Sheldon "Owns And Rides Four Old Swallows" Brown
geee Thems are perrty.
I want one, and can understand the price being where it is. Then some rational, miserly eastern european heritage deep in my subconscious cons me into thinking whether it's worth giving up a lifetimes supply of nice'n'soft Charmin or Kleenex to afford one (YMMV). Sumtin's gotta give or go - can't have both (or can I?).
i guess for now i'll hold off on ordering one - sitting on my hands so to speak.
not saying that im a cheap a... (hmmm) um ...... er .... (i give up)
ciao,
Ben "prune's juice" Kamen,
NYC "dates raisins"
(snow flurries, i just walk)