[RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

2013-08-18 Thread LeahFoy
1. Brooks B 68, in honey. 2. Commuting around town 3. Rivendell Betty Foy I have found it to be true about the saddle position someone else mentioned re: Brooks and women. Nose tipped up just a bit, but not much. http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/daytondogg/8575858776/ -- You received this

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

2013-08-17 Thread hangtownmatt
Patrick, I do not own a Rivet, but I did almost buy one. They are available to touch, feel, and test ride where I live. A friend of mine has one. They are a top-notch quality saddle, but an entirely different animal than the Brooks B-68. Matt On Friday, August 16, 2013 9:35:51 AM UTC-7,

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

2013-08-17 Thread Evan
Brooks B17 Special on Sam H., B17 on Univega Gran Rally. I love these saddles: firm and comfortable. I ride at slowish speeds for moderate distances, usually 10 to 18 miles, mostly on pavement, often on hills. On each bike the bars are about half an inch higher than the saddle. -- You

Re: [RBW] What do Rivendell riders use for bicycle saddles? 3 questions for RivRiders.

2013-08-16 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
I use the Rivet Pearl saddle on all of my Riv bikes. (Homer-tourer/commuter, Ram-randonneur, Roadeo-supported events/club riding, all drop bars on all my bikes). I have a Terry fly saddle on my tandem. I don't like the cushion on the saddle. It's more uncomfortable than the straight leather