Right-on assessment... The good news is that although you'll get a bunch of opinions on these saddles, they're likely to be reasonably consistent (and positive). My own personal opinions based on my experience:
B68 ... Love it for around town and commuting... for the shorter ride I haven't found a more comfy seat; potential rubbing/chaffing on longer, epic rides B17 (standard)... My all around fave... can't go wrong... I switched to riding B17s on my mountain bikes over the past 4-5 years... this is THE SADDLE B17 Special... Adds a little bling and a little longevity (tougher than the B17), but in my estimation removes a little comfort... Flyer Special (like a sprung B17 Special)... Pure eye candy, but in my experience NOT as comfy as the B17 standard, despite the springs. Honestly I don't think you could go wrong with any of these. BTW I'm 6'1", 230 lbs BB On Nov 9, 2:55 pm, William <[email protected]> wrote: > I think the thinking goes that the more upright your riding position > the wider a seat you may need. Too wide is lame if pedaling shifts > your pelvis so far forward that you are sitting on the nose of the > saddle and not back on your sit bones where you belong. If I were > setting up an Alba-bike for myself I would start with a B68, which is > a spring-less B67. On an upright drop bar bike or a bullmoose bike I > use the B-17, and on a go fast I use a narrower lighter saddle > still. > > By the way, your size and your upright fit with an Alba bar will put > somewhat more stress on your rear wheel, so consider that when you > choose your hub and your spoke count. > > On Nov 9, 5:16 am, dhk42 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > I apologize in advance if the question comes through twice. I tried to > > reply to myself to keep the discussion in one thread, but that didn't > > seem to post. > > > First thanks for the opinions on the first question. The support for > > Phil hubs was overwhelming. I'll have to see how deep I can dig after > > I've spec'd the rest of this out. > > > Question 2 then: B-17 Special or B-67 saddle? > > > The plan is Albatross bars with Thumbie shifters, so a more upright > > riding stance. B-17 was still recommended as a great all around saddle > > choice. I have no experience to use as the basis for a decision. > > > Thanks, > > > David- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
