GrumpyGregry
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Nah. 250 miles away in Sussex.
But my sister lives in Rosemarket and I'm usually down that way a couple of times a year.
What to do? Modify or sell?
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But my sister lives in Rosemarket and I'm usually down that way a couple of times a year.
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RichardB
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Nice village, Rosemarket. I almost bought a house there. Give a shout when you are next in the area and I'll buy you a beer.
GrumpyGregry
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not til April now.
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RichardB
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Gives me time to save up, then.
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RichardB
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Quick update. My LBS, who supplied the Galaxy, got me a Galaxy Cross in to try. I have had a look at it today, and it seems to be exactly what I am after, so we have agreed to exchange the Cromo for the Cross. I've lost a bit on the exchange, but I accept that as the price of rushing into the original purchase. They are waiting on a couple of bits to complete it, so I can't have it for a few days, but given the weather round here and the forecast, I'm happy to wait a week. Thanks to @AndyRM for the suggestion, and to everyone for your ideas. It's been interesting chasing everything up, and I have learned a lot. Cheers all.
Pale Rider
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Sounds like a good job, and you can still say: "I ride a Galaxy."
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RichardB
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The deed is done. Call from bike shop, quick test ride, home and in the shed. Very pleased. Thanks to all who listened and helped.
raleighnut
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Very nice 
GrumpyGregry
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See if you can swap the brown saddle for a black?
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RichardB
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Whaaaat? The original Galaxy came with a black generic thing, which wasn't too bad, but I got the shop to put the B17N on as part of the deal. It's very comfy and I love it already, so I got them to swap it over to the new bike. Would have preferred black, but it was the only one they had, and free. I know what you mean, it is a bit bright at the moment, but hopefully it will tone down with the miles and the Proofide. Actually, if the more upright position makes it less comfy (will find out this weekend) then I may sell it and get a plain old B17 in black. So, fair point really.
AndyRM
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The deed is done. Call from bike shop, quick test ride, home and in the shed. Very pleased. Thanks to all who listened and helped.
Very smart indeed. Your LBS sounds like a good un too.
GrumpyGregry
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If the upright position makes you aware of saddle discomfort consider a Brooks B67.
And B17's come up on here all the time, especially black ones
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RichardB
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Thank you! Yes, they are a decent bunch. Family run, father, son-in-law, grandson, small shop, mainly road bikes, kids' bikes and hires for holidaymakers. They don't have a huge range of anything and are not the cheapest, but I like to support local businesses where I can. Without them, it's Halfords or the web.
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RichardB
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Thanks for that. I actually have a B67 on the electric bike, and it is like an armchair, I love that too. But the sofa styling with the exposed springs is perhaps a little OTT for a lighter bikeIf the upright position makes you aware of saddle discomfort consider a Brooks B67.
And B17's come up on here all the time, especially black ones
I think a black B17 would be nice, though. Will keep an eye open.
raleighnut
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I'd sooner have the narrow version ( cos of my bony bumThanks for that. I actually have a B67 on the electric bike, and it is like an armchair, I love that too. But the sofa styling with the exposed springs is perhaps a little OTT for a lighter bike
) but if you're after a black B17 standard I believe @vernon has one up for sale ATM.