What I really want is a sprung Brooks, but I'm not heavy enough to actuate
the springs. Can't afford a Berthoud.
The only other option I know of is the Rivet Loveland, which I've heard is
excellent quality.
Anything else to consider?
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Depends on the budget:
Lowest budget - just lace the best front dyno hub (Shimano or Kasai)
that meets your budget into the front rim that you already have. See if you
can find a spoking pattern that allows you to re-use the same spokes with
new nipples or stainless double butted spokes (Whee
I did the first option Laing suggests - had the bike shop lace a Kasai
dynacoil into the Alex rim that came with my Appaloosa. 36 spoke 3 cross
with labor and new spokes came to $100, plus the dynamo purchase. That is
in Los Angeles so labor cost would probably be lower elsewhere.
I have a set
Yes to re-using the Alex. These are actually fine rims, I think a couple
grams lighter than the Atlas, not that that matters. Main difference is the
satin silver finish. I've had both models on my El Clem, if you gave me a
million--no, two million dollars I could not tell you the difference in
Before you rule out a Brooks B-67, Jesse, there's one thing to consider:
The springs are very stiff, and only provide the minimum of shock-absorbing
qualities.
What the springs *do* allow is a little sideways movement as you pedal,
dipping a little with each pedal stroke.
It's a great saddle fo
Hello!
I've never sat on a B67, but if Riv's info is correct, it's the same
dimensions as a B17. I ride fairly upright and use a B17 and find it VERY
comfortable (and I'm 6'3" 220). I'm assuming you've ruled that out or have
tried it and it didn't work, though. What John said about the wiggle ro
Selle Anatomica also has a loyal following. The only leather saddles I've
ridden are Brooks. B17 saddles (unsprung) do ok for upright, but the flyer
(basically a sprung B17) is better. I have a Flyer on my Hunqapillar. For
super upright riding, the B67, wide and sprung, is touted as superior (an
Whoops...the Flyer is the one that's the same measurements as the 17...my
bad.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 9:13:41 AM UTC-5 Patrick Cronin wrote:
> Selle Anatomica also has a loyal following. The only leather saddles I've
> ridden are Brooks. B17 saddles (unsprung) do ok for upright, but
Okay, so I borrowed a B17 this morning and set it up on my Ogre (73 seat
tube angle) with a Velo Orange long setback post (30mm setback), and even
with the saddle slammed, still didn't have enough setback. Also couldn't
get the nose angled up high enough. Within the next couple years I intend
t
The Ogre, with its super sloping top tube, tends not to have handlebars
above saddle height. The title of this post is, "very upright posture". Not
too many Ogres are set up that way. Based on the information you've
provided, it seems like you need a longer stem or a stem with more rise,
but th
Jesse, I think you want a leather saddle, but have you considered a
synthetic mountain bike saddle like the WTB Pure? It has a flat area, like
the B-17, and wouldn't look out of place on a Surly.
I replaced a B-17 Flyer on a on old Trek 950 with the WTB, because of
limited setback. I don't si
I use the WTB Pure on many of my bikes and it is my go-to non-leather saddle. I love the B17 and the Pure is just as comfortable for me but offers more setback and I can move around on it more than on a B17.I actually prefer the older model that was called the Pure V. It feels better to me even t
I use the B-68 which can still be found on Ebay occasionally. I have 6 or 7
of them (3 aged and the rest in standard black). Same shape as the B-67 but
without the springs. My wife has a B-68S on her Betty Foy.
I also had a B-678 built - Honey B67 leather on a chromed B68 frame.
The Loveland is r
Leah,
That is so sad that the bike he ordered didn't arrive before his passing.
My first thought is that the bike is a legacy that he left for you and your
sons. Hold tight to it because I have no doubt it will be used by your
sons. (Proverbs 17:6).
Doug
On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11:20:26
84~85 pbh and 5'9" here and I'm on a size 53 MIT Atlantis (from February
'20), and the fit is working pretty well for me. I also considered the 56
and I think it could have worked, but I'd have needed a short stem. My
current setup is an 80cm stem wiith Ahearne+Map bars, set kinda low. Also
tri
Thanks, Joe. Good options/advice.
On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 9:24:55 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
> Hi River,
>
> Rich @ Riv built a really nice Atlas set with WI hubs for my custom.
> Pricey, but you could do a dyno front and Shimano rear for less money with
> the same rims. He can be reach
I actually don't think Selle Anatomica would work well in an upright position.
I've got them on almost all of my bikes now. I don't ride in an "agressive,"
level-back posture - more like 55 degree forward lean in most cases, and the
saddle is great for this. Any more upright than that, it wou
This is one of those things with Rivendell does very, very well. I'd reach
out to them and have them talk you through it.
A lot will have to do with your riding style, the type of locations you
favor and the bar setup you choose. But, they've talked hundreds of people
through that process and k
Jesse,
For complicated reasons, I have an extra saddle (unused, still in original
package/bag) which might be what you are looking for. It's yours for
shipping if you'd like to check it
out.
https://www.cyclestoussaint.com/collections/accessories/products/la-cite-leather-saddle
If it works f
Leah,
Thank you for sharing. A difficult year for many, a particularly
challenging one for you. Great to see you found a source of strength and
ability to cope.
Keep riding.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:19:24 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
> Leah,
> That is so sad that the bike he ordered d
In addition to running Boscos, I have my Ogre setup with a 7 inch
threadless stem riser. So yeah, I'm bolt upright, hands slightly behind the
steering axis etc. I love it. Also I run two sets of Surly's dropout
spacers in the back, yielding ~46cm stays.
The 73 degree STA is too steep for sit-u
A friend corrected me about retirement funds...it’s not “spending” one’s
hard-earned money, it’s “using” it! So part of the point of retirement is
doing some of the things that weren’t possible while working which for me means
more travel in my van and biking. New bikes get included in this ca
The B67 is wider, like the B68. I rode both and preferred the 68 but now
it seems to rub my thighs so I went back to a 17 champion special. I may
try to tension it
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:08:21 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello!
> I've never sat on a B67, but if Riv's i
The only similar visual I could find was a Troll with
Boscos:
https://forums.mtbr.com/attachments/surly/828213d1377900206-surly-troll-troll-3-side-small.jpg
Looks like they are running a Thompson setback post (or similar) and even
then their saddle is all the way aft. Their stem is about as lo
I have a 2016 Joe Appaloosa that you can try.
I work in the very most NE corner of Philadelphia on a train line, or it's
an easy car ride, if you have a car. I'm also going to the RBW forum ride
on Saturday. If it might rain, I'll have the Joe A., if not I'll bring my
A. Homer Hilsen (54.5,
Have you figured out your sit bone width yet? The WTB website has a very
clever widget for figuring out the width of your sit bones using the width
of your wrist, very cool and easier than pressing your butt into a piece of
soft cardboard or some such.
Once you've figured that out, you'll
This bag works great up front as well, best bag ever...
-Kai
On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 6:37:05 PM UTC-4 Kyle Altshuler wrote:
> Hi Friends,
>
> I have what is effectively a new Sackville Bagboy SaddleSack in a very
> pretty Royal color for sale. The bag retails for $170 + shipping at Riv
>
Order one direct from https://www.redwingstoneware.com/ to tide you over
until the next time Riv has their bicycle mugs in stock?
I broke mine too, but I've been "borrowing" my wife's mug.
John
On Friday, October 9, 2020 at 2:32:29 PM UTC-7, steve wrote:
>
> What can I say. When a coffee mu
If your primary pressure points are under your sit bones like me the
Selle Royal Lookin Moderate Men's saddles are awesome . I've tried many so
called padded saddles that were either too soft(unsupportive) or too
firm(Like a Terry for example, utterly painful), these have a seemingly
magi
My PBH is 80.6 and the 50cm was a great fit. I know it does not answer
your question, you can call Riv for their thoughts.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 11:19:24 AM UTC-4 Brent B wrote:
> 84~85 pbh and 5'9" here and I'm on a size 53 MIT Atlantis (from February
> '20), and the fit is workin
Leah,
Brava! I also planned on riding 2020 miles in 2020 but then, well, 2020
happened.
Strava says 149 miles in January, 153 miles in February and...18 miles in
March. Hmm, what happened then?
April was my best month with 204 miles, but (and it took several months for
me to figure this out),
Hi Alex
There was at least one run of MIT 650b 56 Atlantis, I have one. PBH 87.
They removed it from the current geo charts but you can find it here:
http://web.archive.org/web/20190224110651/https://www.rivbike.com/pages/geometry
I do like the bigger bike feel, and almost feel like my Atlantis
Hi Chase
Where are you located? Maybe someone nearby has one you can test ride.
Mike in Austin
On Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:54:22 PM UTC-5 chase@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I am new to this group (though have been reading the forum for bit)... I
> have been saving up and am finally gett
Welp. The 56 was a bit too big. It went back on the RBW site and sold
real quick. Thanks for all your help, made the decision SO much easier.
If anybody has a 53 Atlantis 650b frame or complete laying around, holler
at me!!!
Happy trails all.
Alex
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1:37:20 PM
I took a nice fall out 'n' back on the new Matthews RBFR shod with the new
39 mm (actual with tubes on 21 mm outside rims; expect them to stretch)
42mm-labeled Naches Pass extralights. Slight headwind southbound, slight
tailwind return.
I was trundling along smugly, thinking I was king of the road
Hi Jesse,This just arrived in my inbox from Brooks this morning. Maybe worth
consideration...cheers,Andrew in Sydney (where yes, it is the 14th)
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On my first Riv, I had a B17. It was fine, but I switched it to a flyer (a
sprung B17) and it was much more comfy. To lighten my bike, I switched to
a Selle Anatomica the one without the cutout and I prefer that to the B17.
I also have one with the cutout and that is OK too. The SA ones do c
Sometimes you can't judge by appearances. 😉
I regularly see people and think "There's no way they're that fast." Then I
realize they're on an electric bike.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:39:08 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote:
> I took a nice fall out 'n' back on the new Matthews RBFR shod with
At least 8 years ago I was trucking fast up a long, steep hill feeling
proud of myself when a man in jeans and flannel shirt sitting bolt upright
on a cheap mountain bike passed me at 3 mph riding easily and *pulling a
trailer.* Needless to say I was crushed. However, I passed came upon him
stopped
I laughed. SO. Hard. I can see the scene, feel like I also met the old guy.
Bravo! Who cares if you lost the race, you won a great story.
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Pricey, and I'm no racer, but the older I get, the more I like this one:
https://www.etsy.com/il-en/listing/694277379/fausto-coppi-age-treachery-cyclist-mug
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Hillsdale, NJ USA
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1:02:25 PM UTC-4, John Phillips wrote:
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So they passed you, the 65yr-old, but didn't catch "the old guy," the
74yr-old?
Pot, meet kettle. Kettle, meet pot.
:^}
Paul Brodek
Hillsdale, NJ USA
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 5:39:08 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> [snips]
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> ...during our last encounter, I said, "well, I'm 65!" He
Leah, that "just a couple guys talking bikes" pic with Grant is priceless.
And the family photo is so sweet..I know I've said it before but it bears
repeating, your dad had such a kind face. Thank you for sharing the photos
here, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Joe Bernard
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