Le Claud Majestique!

[biggs682]

Thank you. I have a problem with saddles, both literally and metaphorically!
It took me a looong time to find that a 154mm Specialized Avatar was comfortable on my Focus and I am tempted to go the same route with the CB.

go with what you know

 

[HertzvanRental]

The B17n is 151mm wide.

God, nothing's easy, is it!

 

[HertzvanRental]

So, I finally got round to spending some time on the Majestic. Stripped right down, it confirmed what I originally thought, that with the usual servicing items, cables, chain etc. and attention to the various bearings, there was, beneath the grease and grime, a nice bike that needed no restoration!! Much elbow grease and polishing and all components came up well. Original Suntour RD, FD, shifters and cassette. Weinmann wheels and brakes all fine although the brake hoods had perished. A set of Crane Creek patterns look ok. The saddle was a problem! @biggs682 was all for a Brooks, but I was a bit hesitant as I have a problem trying to find a comfortable saddle and was going for a Specialized Avatar, which I have on my other bikes. Out of the blue I found this Wrights, in maroon, and it just seemed to be right!
Took the beast for a spin earlier this week. Stopped a couple of times for a "tweak" but it really was a lovely ride! I think I'm going to have some fun with this!
Thanks to all those who offered help and advice, and, if I find the right knobs to press, there might even be some pics!!

 

[HertzvanRental]

The Majestic !!

 

[Dogtrousers]

Bravo!

 

[raleighnut]

So, I finally got round to spending some time on the Majestic. Stripped right down, it confirmed what I originally thought, that with the usual servicing items, cables, chain etc. and attention to the various bearings, there was, beneath the grease and grime, a nice bike that needed no restoration!! Much elbow grease and polishing and all components came up well. Original Suntour RD, FD, shifters and cassette. Weinmann wheels and brakes all fine although the brake hoods had perished. A set of Crane Creek patterns look ok. The saddle was a problem! @biggs682 was all for a Brooks, but I was a bit hesitant as I have a problem trying to find a comfortable saddle and was going for a Specialized Avatar, which I have on my other bikes. Out of the blue I found this Wrights, in maroon, and it just seemed to be right!
Took the beast for a spin earlier this week. Stopped a couple of times for a "tweak" but it really was a lovely ride! I think I'm going to have some fun with this!
Thanks to all those who offered help and advice, and, if I find the right knobs to press, there might even be some pics!!

Brooks actually bought out Wrights in 1962, I prefer the solid leather saddles though as opposed to the sprung underside with horsehair seats. Brooks continued to make that type of seat but they were often found on the '20' style of bike, I'd rather have one of these.

Side view of the same saddle

 

[AndyRM]

C'est magnifique!

 

[HertzvanRental]

Brooks actually bought out Wrights in 1962, I prefer the solid leather saddles though as opposed to the sprung underside with horsehair seats. Brooks continued to make that type of seat but they were often found on the '20' style of bike, I'd rather have one of these.

Side view of the same saddle

Is that maroon or just a trick of the light?
I think you're all going to nag me until I put a Brooks on it!! Wouldn't mind if I could be sure of comfort!

 

[raleighnut]

Is that maroon or just a trick of the light?
I think you're all going to nag me until I put a Brooks on it!! Wouldn't mind if I could be sure of comfort!

I think it's a brown one but it ain't a Brooks, it is a Wrights.

 

[HertzvanRental]

I think it's a brown one but it ain't a Brooks, it is a Wrights.

I didn't look at your pics carefully enough!!

 

[mikeymustard]

Very nice indeed! BUT... yeah, that saddle lol.
that brightwork looks fantastic, I'd be frightened to ride it if I polished mine that hard! This is not a euphemism btw

 

[biggs682]

@HertzvanRental that looks great and if the saddle works for you then that is all that matters

 

[mikeymustard]

@HertzvanRental that looks great and if the saddle works for you then that is all that matters

Saddles are a very personal choice: while the Wrights wouldn't be my choice, it suits the bike far better than a Specialized Avatar would!