brand quality of English saddle?
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High quality brands- Stubben, Rivel, Beval\n\nMiddle quality brands- Passier, Collegiate, Crosby, Wintec (synthetic), Kieffer, Courbette\n\nLow quality- Argentine leather...\n\nJust my opinions and best guesses-\nI have a Stubben and have loved it 20 years.
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You need to go to Gander Mountain or a place like that and start trying on the different brands.  Each person is built different and what works for one might not work for someone else.\n\nYou can also check consumer reports for rating on quality and such.\n\nIf you can wait til they go on clearance you could get a better deal.  Sierratradingpost.com has overruns and seconds for less and sometimes has deals on shipping.
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What is a portuguese saddle?
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Here are some comparisons from Kelkoo:\n\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.co.uk/b/a/ssc_100164013_set_top_box.html
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I've used a uk company before, they were pretty good and they do ship worldwide. The Fleshlight is good fun as well ;-)
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Go for it.  They will hush your puppies.  Good brand.
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Really depends on what you are looking for in a saddle. Specialized makes great sport comfort saddles if you are more of an upright positioned rider. If you are more of an aggressive positioned rider I would recommend going with Selle Italia, something along the Flite lineup. Great comfortable saddles for a more aerodymanic position. \n\nOne thing to keep in mind though is that each rider is different and is more tolerable to different saddles. Just depends on your positioning and body geomtry. \n\nKeep the rubber side down.
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Possibly so!  For years I wore a pair of Mexican-made, saddle boots.  It's hard to find that kind of really good, high-quality footwear anymore.
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-cost\n-quality/condition\n-is it authentic?
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Find a good trainer. Hmmm... a Hanoverian maybe? (i only do dressage!)
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If you do buy used, which is okay, go for the high-end name brands. They are popular for a reason: they tend to be better preformance, stronger, and more reliable than some other ones.\n\nWhatever you do do not buy used boots, it's bad for your feet. The only exception would be where the foot hadn't made an impression in the boot. You shouldn't feeling the outline of someone elses arch, heal, or toes.\n\nWhen in doubt, go for Burton. It will be more expensive but its worth it, the extra bucks will give you a sleek ride.\n\nMake sure you wax/tune it before you ride it, safety first!
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guess it depends on what kind of riding u do. Fox is overpriced in my opinion even though ive heard good things about the Vanilla. Ive done perfectly fine with R. Shox and i like Marzocchi as well. check out shops online there are some much better deals than 5 bills for a fork. lol. its meant to be fun not make u broke.
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Dont have any real data, other that ride em and see what suits.\n\nBut specialised have always done MTB's, a vast range, and do great entry-level bikes, ive tried em and theyre good.\n\nClaud Butler used to be traditional touring/road bikes so dont have the same heritage, would guess there's nothing really wrong with them and if you like it go for it. But I would opt for the specialised  - and if anyone from specialised is reading can i have a free/discount one now please :-) \n\nRobert\n\nEnjoy whatever you choose.
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MythWear is reputable and I've bought things from them before at anime conventions. I own a Hellsing Hellhound Messenger Bag. I'm not sure how reliable it is to order products directly from their website. The website always lags for me.\n\nThey've a contact info page, so if you've any concerns, I suggest you write or call them directly: http://www.mythwear.com/cgi-bin/store/contact.html
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I like Diadora and they are mostly under $100.\ncheck out this link\n\nhttp://street-bikes.ridegear.com/shop/Street_Boots.html?ref=pi_boo
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As a former bike shop employee and NORBA racer I can tell you there are alot of great bikes out there. Trek is and always has been a good bike. Owning one will not make you Lance.Alot of all brands of bikes are made by China-bike for their entry to mid level bikes.Specialized is a great bike.Raleigh bicycles are wonderful machines I own a R-600 road model.But!....In my opinion and I have had,Schwinn's,Diamonbacks even a Pro-flex, Cannondale Bicycles are in a class of their own. They are hand made in America by bicyclists for bicyclists.Oh....yeah I have one....a Cannondale Super V-1000.........you need one too.
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You don't.  However jodhpurs have a reinforced leather seat, so for people who ride everyday, or are training horses everyday, they don't wear out the seat and they help reduce saddle sores.  Personally I find jeans comfortable enough, but my wife always jodhpurs, but she also trains multiple horses everyday.