Leah, there are alternatives to the Technomic stem, I assume you have the regular/non-deluxe 280mm tall one in a 100mm extension, correct ? A combo of the Nitto quill stem adapter in the 225mm quill length in addition to a positive rise threadless stem, in this case a 120mm +/-17 degree one will will give the same height as a tall 280mm Technomic with a 100mm extension, plus an additional forward extension of 21mm. Same bar height, +21mm extension so you can use any normal setback seatpost and you don't have to be so far back, which is in itself a whole 'nother subject that I've discussed in the past. aka "going backward of the bottom bracket for more reach forward is going the wrong direction". Symptoms of being too far back include not being able to stay seated on climbs and/or needing lower gearing because you can't use your core muscles efficiently while seated uphill. If you can take your hands off the bars uphill and still pedal relatively effectively(not losing power), that's a sweet spot of effectiveness :)
You may find however that in going forward you may want the bars slightly lower, don't be afraid to experiment ! The Nitto adapter is in stock at Alex's Cycle from Japan for $49, plus $23 shipping (if that's all you bought). Nitto makes a 120mm, +/-17d 25.4 bore stem, the NJ-89 I think it's called. You may be better off buying one with a larger bore + shim rather than a 25.4 in case you ever changed bars to a larger bore. If not just get the NJ-89. Alex's has that also. I have not seen a lower priced non-NJS Nitto stem in 25.4 bore with a +/-17degree rise/fall. On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 1:02:49 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oooh, a custom titanium seatpost. That's whatcha need, Leah! > > On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 8:37:38 PM UTC-7 Ian A wrote: > >> For what my opinion is worth, I rather like the seatpost. With the bag >> there, the seatpost doesn't draw attention and looks "right". However, >> custom seat posts are available, at not inconsiderable cost. Ti Cycles >> Fabrication (Portland) have some alluring options. Perhaps someone on this >> list knows of a custom maker who could create one from chromoly? Custom >> stems are available too. >> >> I would be very hesitant to ream the seat tube unless it was Rivendell >> approved. >> >> A fine looking bicycle indeed. >> >> IanA Alberta Canada >> >> >> >> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7:29:41 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding >> Ding! wrote: >> >>> I don’t need more setback than what I have - I bought this post for its >>> setback and it’s adequate. This one is ugly but it is the only choice for >>> 26.8. >>> >>> Stem: I have the Nitto extra tall stem and you cannot get it longer than >>> 100mm. So, if I want to use a pretty seat post, I can, but I’d need to >>> pitch my tall stem and sacrifice height for reach. >>> >>> So, I’m keeping my favorite stem and buying myself setback with that >>> ugly post. It’s the best option I can see at this point. >>> >>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:21 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW >>> Owners Bunch <rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>> >>> Leah >>> >>> I thought the seatpost looked like a Sakae LTE-100 type. Not sure >>> what problems you have making you consider reaming the seat tube, but that >>> post has the most setback you can get. If you need additional distance to >>> the bars, you could try a 10mm longer stem. >>> >>> John Hawrylak >>> Woodstown NJ >>> >>> On Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 9:05:12 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding >>> Ding! wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks, the seat post is the IRD Wayback post and the bag is Riv’s >>>> Saddlesack, the BagBoy. >>>> >>>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:01 PM, 'John Hawrylak, Woodstown NJ' via RBW >>>> Owners Bunch <rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Leah >>>> >>>> >>>> Your changes look good. What is the seatpost and the saddlebag you >>>> have?? >>>> >>>> John Hawrylak >>>> Woodstown NJ >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 9:57:32 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>> Ding! wrote: >>>> >>>>> Raspberry Platypus BEFORE: >>>>> [image: image0.jpeg] >>>>> >>>>> [image: image6.jpeg] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> AND After… >>>>> [image: image1.jpeg] >>>>> >>>>> [image: image2.jpeg][image: image3.jpeg][image: image4.jpeg][image: >>>>> image5.jpeg] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 11, 2023, at 9:53 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < >>>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> In the same vein as my Bike Style thread, I’m starting a Bike >>>>> Makeover thread. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Every now and then, I get the urge to change up the look of my >>>>> favorite Platypus. I have it perfect mechanically, but bags and grips and >>>>> occasionally, saddles, beg to be changed up. It’s fully autumn here in >>>>> the >>>>> Great Lakes State, and my ivory Rivet was looking a little out of season. >>>>> I >>>>> was gifted a chestnut Rivet from a dear RivSister, so I decided to pull >>>>> it >>>>> out and put it on the bike. I took the brown Ergons from my other >>>>> Platypus, >>>>> slapped them on and sent her a photo. >>>>> >>>>> “That bike deserves prettier grips. Those are ugly,” she said, giving >>>>> me the unvarnished truth. >>>>> >>>>> I looked again. She was right. Back to the drawing board. I finally >>>>> found these grips from Rivet Cycle Works - Deb told me she had these but >>>>> didn’t have them up on the website yet. She had the exact match to my >>>>> chestnut saddle and days later, I had these gorgeous stamped leather >>>>> grips >>>>> in hand. The bike looks positively *tonal.* The colors of the paint >>>>> throw out so many different shades of pinks and reds, thanks to the >>>>> abundant glitter in the metallic; adding rich leather accessories only >>>>> elevates the look. The stamped designs on the leather give the bike some >>>>> texture and add visual interest at the handlebar area. >>>>> >>>>> This Platypus is like a little autumn posey. Perfect and pretty, and >>>>> wholly appointed to its duty. >>>>> >>>>> Now if I can just convince Deb to make these in ivory, so I have a >>>>> pair to match my ivory Rivet saddle when spring comes… >>>>> >>>>> Attached in the next post are the before and afters. >>>>> Leah >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/u_2mo2hU3Xo/unsubscribe >>>>> . >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/53c9c0cc-59ef-460c-930e-e0c5301545cbn%40googlegroups.com >>>>> >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/53c9c0cc-59ef-460c-930e-e0c5301545cbn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/u_2mo2hU3Xo/unsubscribe >>>> . >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>> >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2f13feeb-79d9-431c-be98-742724456e3cn%40googlegroups.com >>>> >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2f13feeb-79d9-431c-be98-742724456e3cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/u_2mo2hU3Xo/unsubscribe >>> . >>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/46558ed1-ded0-400d-93cb-599d7c5a8d8en%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/46558ed1-ded0-400d-93cb-599d7c5a8d8en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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