I have the same saddle and weigh exactly 268 dressed. No problems so far. I do use it though with noodle bars set high and most often ride the hoods. I also own a B66 on another bike and the VO saddle leather is stiffer and also has the reinforcing layer added underneath. I think a rivet redo is in order. If you ride leather wet (rain or sweat) it will stretch early but the rivets.....I've not seen that and I own and have used half a dozen or more leather saddles over the years. Maybe contact a leather worker or do it yourself (Tandy leather supplies).
On May 30, 7:31 pm, dweendaddy <[email protected]> wrote: > I have a VO Model 8, sprung and similar in dimensions to the B67. I > have it on my cargo bike and ride upright. I am 210 pounds and I think > I am a bit big for it. I don't know if it is my size, but the two > rivets on the side of the nose failed. > I have a few questions: > 1. Is the B67 leather thicker or more substantial? I think it is 5mm > wider - would that make a difference? > 2. Did my weight cause the rivets to fail? > 3. Do I need to step up to one of the "heavy duty" (and heavy cost) > Brooks models like the B33? How would I attach such a thing to a > typical single rail seat post? > 4. Do I need to replace those rivets? If so, how? > > Thanks in advance for the advice. -- 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.
