I didn't realize Jim's shop was closing either but I've seen that poster in
Erl's place and loved it. Great art!
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I have a 13 MacBook Pro, which fits very easily. Sorry, no experience with 15
laptops.
Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean
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Dear Liesl,
The specialized ass-ometer (seriously) as described by others gives the
most repeatable results. You might even like their saddles (most stores
have a loaner program--take them up on it if interested).
I am comfortable (depending on context) on saddles ranging from 135mm to
170mm
I'd give this a try: security bolt that needs specific allen wrench.
http://www.bicyclebolts.com/
You'd need two sizes. One for the seat post, one for the saddle rail. I
It's cheap and if you cover the saddle with a tattered grocery bag, will
probably suffice.
On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at
Keep your B17 on the bike.
Go to bicyclebolts.com and buy and install their security seat post bolt, and
security saddle clamp bolts.
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Daniel D.,
Yes, that is maybe the simplest way to measure your sit bones (ischial
tuberosities, to be technical). I've measured mine before. I used
cardboard like Dave mentioned. I found some of the thicker cardboard, but
i had to really work to make obvious depressions. Maybe I have a little
I'm with Andrew. I looked at the fork crown for a few minutes and that is
the thing that jumped out to my eyes the most. However, once the fork
blades are in place wouldn't that significantly reinforce that area???
Aaron Not a bicycle builder/designer/engineer by any means Young
The Dalles, OR
The obvious question is this What does measuring one's sit bones
matter , as saddle fit/feel is strictly personal and isn't determined by
any arbitrary method . There are so many variables , from anatomical
differences in bone shape/width/structure to differences in personal
The ibobs were chatting about this one a couple weeks ago.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_542670_-1___
On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 9:19:15 AM UTC-7, M D Smith wrote:
Hello All-
I have been a committed Brooks B17 sitter-uponer for ages.
I have recently moved to the big
Try your LBS. some of them have a thermopedic memory foam type bench you can
sit on that leaves sit bone indents in the material for you to measure.
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Thomas, what size laptop do you carry? I've always admired the Medium
Saddleback, but thought it would not fit my 15 MacBook Pro in its
semi-hard case.
Rob
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Thanks for that. I'm always glad to remember Seth.
He WAS pretty real online! My ex-coworker knew him from software that way, too.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
Always happy to
see the Seth quote in David's
post signature line
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Would measuring the dimples I've put in my Brooks pro work?
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cardboard works too. Put cardboard on a bench, sit on bench while putting
your feet up on some kind of elevated surface and leaning slightly forward
On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 12:11:48 PM UTC-7, Lungimsam wrote:
Try your LBS. some of them have a thermopedic memory foam type bench you
can
Thanks for the ideas, gents!
How could I have missed that VO saddle? That's pretty much exactly what I was
asking about.
The security bolt idea is a good one, too.
The more I think about it, I may try the ball bearing in beeswax/ poor man's
security bolt approach at first.* I haven't
I'm interested in the post if it is not already spoken for.
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Slate C17 in excellent condition. $120 shipped
27.2 x 250mm Nitto Crystal fellow post. Some scuff marks from saddle bag -
otherwise excellent. $50 shipped.
Thanks,
Alex Moll
Marysville, WA
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Alex,
HI. I will buy the C17 if it is still available.
Thanks,
David Sprunger
Fargo, ND
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Slate C17 in excellent condition. $120 shipped
27.2 x 250mm Nitto Crystal fellow post. Some scuff marks from saddle bag -
Seth was kind and so giving of himself. He inspired so many of us to enjoy the
ride.
Thank you for Eunice for continuing to share ride reports and being part of
this group. With each of your posts and photos I continue to remember him.
Thumper Buttercup looked in good form for the ride! :)
How about this as a saddle option? There's also a new wider option. Have
not used either one.
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/saddles/microfiber-touring-saddle.html
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Saddle is SOLD.
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Like Will says it gives you a starting point at least. Rather than just
throwing a dart totally in the dark.
On Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 2:01:50 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote:
The obvious question is this What does measuring one's sit
bones matter , as saddle fit/feel is strictly personal
Late to the conversation, but the security bolts work fantastic. Just
be sure to get the hex models and not the Torx ones. IMHO, the Torx
bolts don't work well.
On Sun, Jul 12, 2015 at 6:09 PM, M D Smith bee...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for the ideas, gents!
How could I have missed that VO
I will say that the Hunqs sure are pretty.
Is it intended as a tourer or Mountainbike?
Both and then some. When Riv launched the Bombadil then later the Hunq, I
recall some GP articles about the late '80s, earl '90s MTBs that have since
been drafted into all sorts of uses. He wanted to
Anybody out there in northern VT with a 58 or 62 Hunq that would let me give
her a test ride?
I'm btw sizes and would like to make sure the larger Hunq will do me well.
Thanks,
D.
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Hello All-
I have been a committed Brooks B17 sitter-uponer for ages.
I have recently moved to the big city. My Rivendell did not make the move- it
has been sent to my mother's house for long country rides when I visit her. My
'80s Trek, however has come with me as an urban all-'rounder.
Hello Daniel,
I am in Colorado, so I'm no help geographically. However, I am also at the
upper end of between sizes (90 cm PBH), trusted Rivendell to put me on
the right bike and they absolutely did. They know what they are doing and
while I had the same nervousness you have, it was a
Okay, Rivit Beth writes in their website: There are plenty of ways to measure
your sit bones, so I won’t go into them all here. Simply, you can do it
yourself or have help from a friend, or spend a lot of money having someone do
it for you. If you have a willing partner, use a measuring tape,
I first sat on a pile of paper towels and took a measurement.It looked
close to 130.
I then found out that Specialized dealers had a tool to measure sit bones.
I went there and they politely measured me, no charge.I looked at some of
their saddles but didn't buy one.
The tool measured 130...it
At the risk of thread drift, I didn't realize Jim was closing his shop. Two
years ago he was extremely helpful as I built up a Surly LHT for my wife. Only
in this group, would I contact someone I didn't know for advice and purchase
parts from a store I had never visited.
Jim, my wife loves
Eunice,
Thank you for the poignant post. I enjoy your writing and your photographs.
I am in the early stages of building up a Romulus. One of the open tabs on my
web browser is a photo of Seth's Romulus in a workstand from Flickr. He
continues to inspire and instruct.
All the best,
Erl
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My sit bone measurement was wide enough that it made Debbie w/ Rivet
Saddles laugh with concern, though it was in the range of their widest
saddle. I ended up preferring the Diablo, their narrowest saddle. Which is
to say I am baffled how to do this correctly other than to trying a saddle
out.
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