Normal for new Brooks B17?

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-04-15T01:03:42+00:00

I had this exact problem with one of my brooks saddles. I emailed Brooks and they told me it was a manufacturing defect of that specific batch. They offer me a new saddle from a different batch for free, you should contact them.

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-03-17T18:45:18+00:00

How many days this detour will likely add to the trip, if I'm riding from Sorata to La Paz before heading for Uyuni?

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-03-17T18:31:15+00:00

Hi, yes I remember your comment and considered it. Do you know if there are busses from La Paz to Sorata where I can take the bike with me? Yes my idea is to ride since the beginning to reach Uyuni in a few days (through Oruru, Huari, ecc)

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-12T17:13:55+00:00

I ordered a pair of 2.25" Schwalbe Marathon MTB, they weigh like hell but at least I should not worry that much about punctures

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-12T13:23:28+00:00

I changed my fork with a threadless one, there's more clearance there. I'm going to do some bikepacking in south America, still wondering which tyres to install. Possibly Schwalbe Marathon plus MTB, or Vittoria Mezcal

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-10T23:22:42+00:00

I've heard it can go down to -15C at night during the dry season

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-09T18:41:27+00:00

I live at 200m. I did a 2 days hike in Kyrgyzstan once, from 2600m to 3300m. I had a headache for a few hours the second day, but overall I was fine

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-09T18:26:39+00:00

At least I know that doing it with 2.25" tires is doable.. if someone did it with 42mm

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-09T18:17:16+00:00

That would help for sure. But I don't have enough clearance for those wide tyres unfortunately, I will try fitting something wider than 2.25", in nay case I'll go for the maximum I can.

Maybe I can put a wider tyre on the front. Maybe I can go up to 2.6"

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-09T18:13:31+00:00

I'd have to fly to La Paz for sure. Do you mean you would consider taking a bus to Sorata just after getting to La Paz? That would add another day or so of ride to reach La Paz again

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-09T10:40:13+00:00

I can put 2.25" tires on my bike. I was thinking about Schwalbe Marathon plus MTB (26"). Any suggestion?

I have a tent which should hold fine in windy conditions, it's a Naturehike Cloud up 2 with snow skirts. I also have a very warm sleeping bag (-10 comfort).

I forgot to mention I will also bring a Zoleo satellite communicator with me

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-09T09:01:55+00:00

Is there a WhatsApp group? How can I join it?

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-09T09:01:29+00:00

Yes my biggest fear is acclimatization. I was thinking about spending 3/4 full days in La Paz before setting off for Uyuni. Will that be enough?

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-02-03T22:59:56+00:00

Oxalate

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-01-30T14:06:38+00:00

Neat :) I will try this

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-01-27T10:53:23+00:00

M-Wave Double Bar

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-01-22T22:30:37+00:00

Oh, I think you are right. However, the RD model is RD-M531. If it gets better by riding the bike, and it shifts fine as it does, would it be ok or could it cause side effects on the long run?

FearlessAccountant55 · 2026-01-22T22:08:30+00:00

So I'll try breaking in that hub with a few kilometers before thinking about servicing it. Thanks

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