[RBW] Re: Has anyone else tried the new Riv seat?
Very happy with mine which I put on the platypus first. I liked it so much I bought 2 more for my other bikes. One came a little lopsided but they replaced it promptly and I am a happy camper. The more I ride this saddle, the better I like it. I like it more than my Brooks at this point. Give them a try! On Monday, February 26, 2024 at 3:11:24 PM UTC-8 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > Bumping this thread! > > I just made an order from Blue Lug and noticed they had them in stock. I > decided to give it a try since saddles are always a thing and my brooks are > all getting quite old and stretched. Now that the seat has been out for a > few months I am curious how ya'll are feeling about it given more saddle > time. > > On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 8:24:54 AM UTC-8 Chris K wrote: > >> Chris - I wanna say my Ergon saddle is the SR Allroad Comp. Nice basic >> saddle. >> >> On Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:58:55 AM UTC-7 Steven Seelig wrote: >> >>> I replaced a Brooks Flyer Curved on my Xtracycle now Bafang E-bike that >>> is about as upright as it gets. Agree that at first I wasn't sure where >>> this part of my sit bone connected to that part of the saddle. After a few >>> more rides, I simply forgot it was on the bike at all. Given that with >>> e-bikes you are constantly shifting the assist and the 9 speed derailleur >>> to hit the perfect sweet spot, and I ride in City traffic, perhaps I was >>> not as in-tune as i would be on a quiet country road. I prefer it to the >>> Brooks and don't miss the absence of the spring in the least. >>> >>> My experience is likely comparing persimmons to cumquats for someone >>> riding unupright on an analog bike. >>> >>> On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 1:53:12 PM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote: >>> >>> I have it on my Platy currently. It replaced a Selle Anatomica H2 (at >>> least for the winter). The SA was a tad too narrow since I swapped to >>> slighly more upright bars. I haven't yet decided if the Riv saddle is too >>> wide (by 1-2cm). I don't really care for the wide nose of the Riv saddle, >>> but I suppose I'll get used to it. I do like the flat shape and the amount >>> of padding (minimal). It's good for a more upright ride due to the width. >>> I may use it on my wife's bike to swap out the Bontrager commuter saddle >>> (wide). When viewed from the side, the Bontrager commuter saddle has >>> shoulders that slope down where the Riv saddle is a flat profile. We both >>> prefer saddles that have a flat profile. I've also ridden a VO wide >>> touring saddle and the Riv saddle is wider both in the nose and the rear. >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/97301ee6-1378-4d01-8a06-8e21c901b405n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?
I was in a similar situation last year and made the leap. I loved it immediately and almost never ride my other bikes now. Struggled a little to get the right saddle sorted but finally landed on a B67 which is perfect for me and the way my platypus is configured for upright riding. Now, of course, I have a couple of Brooks Flyers lying around but they will move to a new home soon I hope. I’m not really quite sure what it is but the platypus just glides; like it’s floating on air. I hope you have the same experience I have had over the last year and a half or so. Enjoy! On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2:22:16 PM UTC-7 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > After 18 years of near daily riding, and a few attempts at hodge podge 80s > mtn bikes turned commuters that have come and gone, I plan on getting my > first Riv, a Platypus. > > It is an entirely unnecessary purchase. I have had a two bicycle quiver > for a majority of my adult life with resounding success. A Salsa Vaya and > various steel hardtail mtb’s, both capable of spirited or loaded riding > with more than enough comfort. > > I now have the luxury of all my commuting to be done in a 6 mile radius, > 80% of the time. After incorporating silent retreats into my meditation > practice a few years ago, the last bit of riding “fast” has lost its > appeal, and a slower, more intentional pace of life has pervaded the way in > which I move through the world (exceptions made for descending technical > singletrack ;). > > This third addition, which I hope to have for another 18 years, will help > bring something incredibly near and dear to me—my daily bike rides—into > that realm. > > This is an impressive amount of money to spend on what most would consider > to be a simple, upright, commuter bike, featuring a sun race drivetrain. > Yet, still a bargain compared to traditionally built Riv’s. However, we all > know where the value lies. I will collect my own parts slowly and make it > my own. > > A 55cm purple Platypus for me. As a designer, Im not in love with the > color. I find it a bit too saturated and flat, but at least it’s fun and > different. I think this should be the last Ana Purple run. There are far > too many glorious colors to have several Riv runs in one. I will close the > gap with letting go of seemingly unnecessary preferences, something I’ve > been experimenting with throughout my life lately with great success. > Something that seems in line with the Rivendell “way.” > > I hope to post an excessively thorough review of the bicycle, with a ride > report, through the lens of my background as an industrial designer, > engineer, and most importantly, human being. :) > > Good luck to all! > > > > On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:04:20 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote: > >> >> I’m hoping to snag a 50cm green complete for my wife. I’ve had several >> Rivs and she’s never had the experience. She’s mentioned several times that >> a step-through style bike interests her. She has some purple Paul bits on >> her current bike that I think will look nice with the green instead of two >> different purples. >> >> This would be her townie bike. We ride to dinner, concerts, drinks, >> casual 20-mile-ish family rides. That sort of thing. Her current rig is an >> Indy fab titanium cross frame that, while being stupid light, simply >> doesn’t have all of the options for racks and fenders that a Riv does. >> She’ll love the fact that she can have fenders and the like. >> On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:42:07 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch >> wrote: >> >>> I'm certainly not in a position to by one but feel compelled to say that >>> while I have not been a fan of any of the purple frames Riv has been doing >>> (and frustrated that they are so hung up on it) the Platy looks so >>> fantastic in that color. >>> >>> On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:47:08 PM UTC-4 SallyG wrote: >>> Will try for a 50 cm complete green for husband's Xmas present! Going to be tricky at work but I have supportive so-workers who know it's Platypus Day tomorrow:) On Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 6:40:42 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > The preorder email was sent out today! Did you read it? Lots of > completes for sale but only 24 frames. > > Set to arrive end of November. Sad you’ll have to wait so long. > > Who is getting one? > > What color? > > What plans for the bike? > > I just had a gorgeous 27 miles on my mermaid Platy today. Sublimely > comfortable. Plenty fast. > > Leah > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit
[RBW] FS: Brooks Flyer x 2
Black carved and tan softened (no cutout). Both have less than 20 miles. I went back and forth but ultimately settled on B67 for both bikes which just fit me better. $100 obo for each. If you haven’t used a flyer be aware that all of the Brooks sprung saddles tend to have some squeaking when riding and there are things that can mitigate but may be hard to completely eliminate. Doesn’t bother me but everyone has a different tolerance for it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0f99b02e-a96c-41cc-aa15-985fc8e17572n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Best saddle for very upright posture?
I just went through all of the Brooks iterations over the last 3 months for my Platypus. I found B67 was the right seat for my posture and rear. Flyer not flat enough, flyer carved pinches areas that shouldn't be pinched, B17 also not flat enough and my old Professional definitely not comfortable for upright riding. YMMV but I find the flat rear section perfect for upright riding and get no impingement on the hamstrings on the downstroke. The springs provide just enough give rocking back and forth at my weight (175#) but do not dampen much vibration. Hope that helps. On Monday, October 19, 2020 at 5:06:28 PM UTC-7 jrst...@gmail.com wrote: > Sort of like the Sheldon Brown technique for breaking in a B 17 years ago > by soaking it in oil. I only did that once... > > On Monday, October 19, 2020 at 11:26:43 AM UTC-4 pa...@superplastic.co > wrote: > >> After a lot of testing I've come around to loving my Berthold Mente!! I >> have two. >> >> I dunked it in water and covered it with saddle grease to break it in >> fast, however. >> >> On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 8:44:41 PM UTC-4 velomann wrote: >> >>> I personally find springs superfluous, maybe because I'm light and they >>> don't seem to do much except add weight and squeak. For the BEST upright >>> saddle I'm always on the lookout for increasingly rare B-68s. The Holy >>> Grail of upright saddles (to me) would be finding a B-68 Imperial. >>> >>> Michael M >>> >>> On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 4:42:42 AM UTC-7 Jesse Stoddard wrote: >>> 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? >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/466b2a70-fd8e-4c8a-aa66-518ecec5dfa8n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Flyer vs. B67
So, after trying them all over the last couple months, I am (or, my hindquarters are…) happiest with the B67. It’s the perfect fit for my sit bones in the position I am in on the Platypus and doesn’t get in the way of anything while pedaling. Any helpful suggestions on divesting of the spares? On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:51:14 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Welcome to the club with your new marvelous Platy!!! I wish you miles > of pain free fun. > > I’ve had both saddles (and the related b17 and b68, both nonsprung > versions) and the saddles that fits MY sits bones best, be it on a Platy or > Appaloosa or Homer is the B67/68. So I think it might be a best fit > issue, like shoe widths—flyer is a medium, b67 wide. > > YSBMV (a take on YMMV). > Roberta > > > On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:00:13 PM UTC-4 schralp wrote: > >> Just joined after purchasing my first Country bike; a beaut of a lime >> olive platypus. Goal is to get more upright and it was outfitted with >> albatross bars which are about perfect. However, I put my Brooks >> professional from the 70s on and it doesn’t quite match the more upright >> position. I’m thinking Flyer vs b67. Any recommendations from this esteemed >> group and, how does one avoid annoying squeaks with those spring saddles. >> My riding is essentially road and hard packed dry trails in so. Cal. Thanks! > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1e7d67b9-5113-44c6-9e80-bb9d2a631116n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] FS: Brooks Flyer aged tan
Like new condition purchased in August 2022 as I sorted out which seat worked best for me on my new Platypus. I ended up preferring the B67 so looking to part ways with this one. $110. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f32d03f1-42c4-4058-945d-0f9dce6de724n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Flyer vs. B67
Thanks for the tip on the nose. I like the idea of bringing wrenches along on a ride to tweak until right… On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 12:07:51 PM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > I cannot comment on the flyer. However, for my very upright position my > B67 is really perfect. Since getting it I no longer need or use padded > shorts. I have cycled probably 1,500 miles with it in total comfort. I’ve > gone 4 hours practically non stop & did a 6 day bikecamping adventure on > it. Zero problems. Perhaps I got lucky but the squeaks are very minimal. > I’ve not even tried to eliminate them - they are that minor. I was gifted a > lovely honey brown B17 that I’ve not even tried as I do not want to mess > with perfection. The B67 is a really comfortable saddle. It does take some > tweaking especially regarding how far up the nose should point. I took my > wrenches with me for the first 5 or six rides making minor adjustments. It > is so good now I am afraid to touch it. Please note; some folks report > issues when leaning forward on a B67. I have had no such issues moving from > being very upright (Bosco bar) at the grips to grabbing the much lower & > further away flats on the bar. In truth, I do not stay in that position > very long.:) But it is fine while down there. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 29, 2022, at 1:00 PM, schralp wrote: > > Just joined after purchasing my first Country bike; a beaut of a lime > olive platypus. Goal is to get more upright and it was outfitted with > albatross bars which are about perfect. However, I put my Brooks > professional from the 70s on and it doesn’t quite match the more upright > position. I’m thinking Flyer vs b67. Any recommendations from this esteemed > group and, how does one avoid annoying squeaks with those spring saddles. > My riding is essentially road and hard packed dry trails in so. Cal. > Thanks! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, 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/1e5406cb-0484-4e65-bd05-ac6b17f29561n%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1e5406cb-0484-4e65-bd05-ac6b17f29561n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/4ced6345-3da9-497b-bd39-fd3762d942f0n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Flyer vs. B67
I thought about the Loveland but want the isolation the springs provide for the more upright position. That said, I am not bolt upright. On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:51:48 AM UTC-7 lconley wrote: > B67 or B68 (no springs) if you can find one. Or a Loveland from Rivet (no > springs either). > > Laing > > On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:00:13 PM UTC-4 schralp wrote: > >> Just joined after purchasing my first Country bike; a beaut of a lime >> olive platypus. Goal is to get more upright and it was outfitted with >> albatross bars which are about perfect. However, I put my Brooks >> professional from the 70s on and it doesn’t quite match the more upright >> position. I’m thinking Flyer vs b67. Any recommendations from this esteemed >> group and, how does one avoid annoying squeaks with those spring saddles. >> My riding is essentially road and hard packed dry trails in so. Cal. Thanks! > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c33179e1-0174-46c2-b14a-107a3a2c7b8bn%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Flyer vs. B67
Thanks. Do you notice the B67 impacting hamstrings given the width? On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 10:05:19 AM UTC-7 Lucky wrote: > I have both seats. I prefer the B67 for bolt upright where I’m more back > on my butt, and the Flyer goes on my mountain bikes/more lean-over bikes. > Flyer is narrower by quite a bit. It’s a B17 with springs. > > On Aug 29, 2022, at 10:00, schralp wrote: > > Just joined after purchasing my first Country bike; a beaut of a lime > olive platypus. Goal is to get more upright and it was outfitted with > albatross bars which are about perfect. However, I put my Brooks > professional from the 70s on and it doesn’t quite match the more upright > position. I’m thinking Flyer vs b67. Any recommendations from this esteemed > group and, how does one avoid annoying squeaks with those spring saddles. > My riding is essentially road and hard packed dry trails in so. Cal. > Thanks! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, 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/1e5406cb-0484-4e65-bd05-ac6b17f29561n%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1e5406cb-0484-4e65-bd05-ac6b17f29561n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3ab1f3ee-5a15-44c8-abb0-29bfc2cced0fn%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Re: Flyer vs. B67
Thanks; nice to be a part of it. I like that the Flyer can be had with a cutout but not sure how comfortable the hard edges of those are. Unfortunate that B67 does not have that option but maybe I should try both and sell whichever doesn’t work? On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:51:14 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Welcome to the club with your new marvelous Platy!!! I wish you miles > of pain free fun. > > I’ve had both saddles (and the related b17 and b68, both nonsprung > versions) and the saddles that fits MY sits bones best, be it on a Platy or > Appaloosa or Homer is the B67/68. So I think it might be a best fit > issue, like shoe widths—flyer is a medium, b67 wide. > > YSBMV (a take on YMMV). > Roberta > > > On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:00:13 PM UTC-4 schralp wrote: > >> Just joined after purchasing my first Country bike; a beaut of a lime >> olive platypus. Goal is to get more upright and it was outfitted with >> albatross bars which are about perfect. However, I put my Brooks >> professional from the 70s on and it doesn’t quite match the more upright >> position. I’m thinking Flyer vs b67. Any recommendations from this esteemed >> group and, how does one avoid annoying squeaks with those spring saddles. >> My riding is essentially road and hard packed dry trails in so. Cal. Thanks! > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/21c3e620-9df8-46cb-9f86-0e0be748af84n%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] Flyer vs. B67
Thanks, maybe something to try right off the bat… On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 11:08:01 AM UTC-7 J J wrote: > About the squeaks in a B67: I came to accept the squeaks in my first B67, > but it was more of necessity and resignation than of true appreciation. A > few months ago I had to get a new B67 because the tension bolt snapped on > the old one as I tried to tighten it (~10 years old) and I did not have > time or inclination to find a new bolt and deal with repairing it. I needed > to get back on the bike asap. > > Sure enough, the new one squeaked in the same way. I decided to spray some > lithium-based lubricant (it was what I had handy) on all the metal parts > around the tension bolt and the springs, anywhere there could be movement. > The squeaking disappeared. It feels pleasantly weird to pedal along in > almost complete silence — little noise emanates from the bike itself other > than the sound of tires on pavement, gravel, or dirt. > > As an aside, the new B67 felt exactly like the old one to my sit parts. In > other words, I realized that the notion of breaking in a Brooks leather > saddle is meaningless for me. There was no appreciable difference in feel > between a brand new one and the one I had ridden over thousands of miles > for a decade. > > On Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1:05:19 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > >> I have both seats. I prefer the B67 for bolt upright where I’m more back >> on my butt, and the Flyer goes on my mountain bikes/more lean-over bikes. >> Flyer is narrower by quite a bit. It’s a B17 with springs. >> >> On Aug 29, 2022, at 10:00, schralp wrote: >> >> Just joined after purchasing my first Country bike; a beaut of a lime >> olive platypus. Goal is to get more upright and it was outfitted with >> albatross bars which are about perfect. However, I put my Brooks >> professional from the 70s on and it doesn’t quite match the more upright >> position. I’m thinking Flyer vs b67. Any recommendations from this esteemed >> group and, how does one avoid annoying squeaks with those spring saddles. >> My riding is essentially road and hard packed dry trails in so. Cal. >> Thanks! >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, 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/1e5406cb-0484-4e65-bd05-ac6b17f29561n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1e5406cb-0484-4e65-bd05-ac6b17f29561n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer> >> . >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/59ad5970-83f5-48f5-b48e-bacec84e95aen%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Flyer vs. B67
Just joined after purchasing my first Country bike; a beaut of a lime olive platypus. Goal is to get more upright and it was outfitted with albatross bars which are about perfect. However, I put my Brooks professional from the 70s on and it doesn’t quite match the more upright position. I’m thinking Flyer vs b67. Any recommendations from this esteemed group and, how does one avoid annoying squeaks with those spring saddles. My riding is essentially road and hard packed dry trails in so. Cal. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/1e5406cb-0484-4e65-bd05-ac6b17f29561n%40googlegroups.com.
