I definitely got the Brooks :)
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Can't wait to see how it looks. A couple of years ago I got the mandarin orange
b17 and it bled dye more than my other Brookses. Not horrible, came out in the
wash, but surprising.
Some of those afternoon rides after work in work clothes are really hot here in
Nashville!
Edwin
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Ha ha ha ha !!!
On Saturday, May 18, 2013, LeahFoy wrote:
I got it online, so you'll have to be patient!
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Awesome..gonna need pics when it arrives...my wife recently got her hands on a
Betty Foy and she is really anxious to see your photos
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You do raise an excellent point. I'm not sure how the B17 will ride, and I'm
definitely not willing to swap for a less comfortable saddle. But I've seen
lots of BF bikes with A-bars and B17s so they must work for some people. The
biggest BF fan in the blogosphere (Dottie from Let's Go Ride A
I'm happy to post photos if someone can explain how I would do this!
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DIY saddle and bar wrap color matching made easy. Why be limited to the colors
offered by the saddle makers?
http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/34156114@N05/8395437401/
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Cool, my posts and pics made it through moderation! Now those of you who wanted
to see Betty and her honey saddle can give me your most honest and informed
opinion on a red B17. Also, tell me if you see the bars being too high for that
saddle... Thanks!
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I ride upright with a- bars and I love the b-68 and b-68s saddles. The size and
shape would be my first priority over color. Even if it was the same saddle and
color was the only difference, I might still have a slight preference for the
honey (all my b-68 saddles are honey).
That said, you
Your pictures show a very comfortable looking seating position. I would
ride with slightly higher bars, but that's just personal taste. A red
saddle, either Brooks or Selle Anatomica (a great choice for instantly
comfortable sans break in) would look nice.
On Sun, May 12, 2013 at 1:51 AM,
One of the many great things about Rivendells is they are made to try many and
various set-ups so you can find the one you like. I took over a year to get my
saddle/handlebar position worked out. There are so many variables, I would
change one (tilt of the seat or handlebars or slid the seat
Well...I got a lot of Go red! votes and decided to cruise on over to
wallbike.com to snatch the saddle and lo and behold - sold out! I shot them an
email to see when they get more. They have a very generous 6 month return
policy, and I purchased my other Brooks from them, so will wait until I
*Sorry Betty*, *but we may need to rename this one Leah Foy. * It looks
great on you and your family, Leah.
I would seriously consider Deacon Patrick's advice. I love the B17 (and
own more than I care to admit), but it's not as comfortable as the B68 or
B67 (sprung version) in my opinion.
It is a lovely bike, and the red B17 will look great on it it, I hope it
fits you as well.
You will probably have to be content with appreciate comments over the
internet, as other than that anything more than the occasional How old is
that bike? comment are few and far between IRL.
Thread
Several tangential thoughts in response to what's been said above...
I have brain injury and constant neurological vertigo (among other fun). I
hadn't ridden a bicycle (except for occasional trying to see how it and my
vertigo got along) since the end of 2002. Late last winter, I tried a bike
Ahhh ha! Looking though the threads, I got it. Hip position. When you get your
B17, play around with the tilt of your pelvic girdle (by flattening or
excentuating the curve of your lower back). This will help you find what riding
position is most comfortable for each saddle.
WIth abandon,
Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how it
looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a quarter
turn of one bolt is a must.
René
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On Sun, 2013-05-12 at 16:51 -0700, René Sterental wrote:
Tilting a B17 is the key to riding it comfortably. Irrespective of how
it looks. A dual bolt post that can let you tweak the inclination by a
quarter turn of one bolt is a must.
Agree 100%. 2-bolt posts are great, and setting the
I've never heard of such a thing! All this time I've been wrenching on my
current saddle with an Allen key, adjusting it a millimeter this way or that.
There is actually some better contraption out there?
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Nitto: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sp2.htm
Paul: http://www.paulcomp.com/seatpost.html
But the best IMO is Thomson setback in silver:
http://bikethomson.com/seatposts/elite-seatpost-series/
The problem is you need a decent amount of post showing in order to clear
the bend they have.
I use this one :
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/seatposts/vo-grand-cru-seat-post-long-setback.html
You will still need to ride with an Allen key, but adjustment is so much easier!
Sage cycling,
Erl
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Hi, All!
I'm Leah, and I'm happy to have discovered you!
In November I managed to get my paws on my very own Rivendell Betty Foy. She's
the completely perfect answer to my cycling needs. I slapped a gorgeous Brooks
B68 in honey on her and it's been great. But yesterday I made the mistake of
Only
On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote:
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what is your opinion about swapping for the red? Will it look too matchy?
Would you tire of seeing a
I vote red! Saddle matching is the new bag matching. I have a blue B17 on
one bike, and like the matchy aspect.
Brian
Seattle, WA
On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
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On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 2:43 PM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote:
Red saddles look great on many bikes. Go for it! When I built up a
repainted bike a while back, a friend donated some Brooks green bar tape.
Naturally, I had to get a green B17 to match
On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:43 PM, LeahFoy jonasandle...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi, All!
I'm Leah, and I'm
Welcome! And red saddle for sure. I still enjoy seeing the green saddle on my
green Quickbeam after 9 years.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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Welcome!
Are you aware of how differently the B17 rides than the B68? The B17 can be too
narrow for a more upright position, which I presume you have on the Betty? An
upright position has us sitting on the wider part of our sit bones, so saddle
width makes a big difference. Aside from that, I
Not to mention that the B-17 comes in a lady's model as well
On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 4:15 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Welcome!
Are you aware of how differently the B17 rides than the B68? The B17 can
be too narrow for a more upright position, which I presume you have on the
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