[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

I’m with ya. I reeeally want to put the lugged nitto seatpost on my Appaloosa to match my lugged stem, because in vein and OCD about that stuff :), but it’s just not in the cards. Oh well On Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 10:24:06 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I would argue that ignoring

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Do MIT frames all take 26.8 seat posts? Wondering specifically about the MIT Atlantis.. -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Well, as I said above, I'm not an expert in suspension posts, so I haven't seen the testing labeling one or another brand far superior, one that many people love, and therefore rendering my point into a straw man. In 50 years of riding, with clubs, for transportation, being involved in many

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Nathan, your spot on with your comment on the pogo stick seat posts selling on eBay for $25. And actually, I'm not looking to buy another suspension seat post as I own 2 Kinekt seat posts in 27.2. I use one on my Hillborne. My angst is that I'd would have liked to get an Appaloosa frameset

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

We're basically just bickering at this point but I can't help myself... the suspension posts posted on eBay above are all awful compared to the market leading suspension posts from Cane Creek and the like. They're not even really the same thing from a functionality perspective. Linking to them

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

My bad, the Op did ask about suspension posts. Someone else asked about dropper post. Still, it does make you wonder what Grant is thinking going to a 26.8mm seatpost on his frames?! Good Luck! On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:53:01 AM UTC-8 Brewster Fong wrote: > The question I have is are

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

The question I have is are these "suspension" post that you refer to the same a dropper post that he OP is seeking?! The dropper post is the latest thing for gravel/mtbs as it allows you to adjust the saddle height with the press of a button. These posts aren't cheap a they start at like $200

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Along with what Mark stated, 26.8mm seatposts are far from alien. I gave the link to the Gravity dropper posts, all 3 of their models come in 26.8 and they offer many options for the amount of travel. Kalloy, which makes the Dajia/Soma, among many other re-brands, makes at least 3 totally

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Here are a bunch of 26.8 suspension posts on eBay right now. Should last a lifetime of Rivs! On Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 6:48:44 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Yes.

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Yes. Tubing diameter and thickness generally dictates seat post size. In that sense, the sizing is part of its functionality. A 26.8 seat post size is not exactly unusual, and before 27.2 became dominant, was fairly common. I have several bikes, other than my recent Rivs, that use this size.

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Isn't seatpost diameter dictated by tubing choice? That said, I agree that 26.8 is less desirable given supply than 27.2. On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 10:19 AM Nathan F wrote: > I was also disappointed to learn my Hillborne used a 26.8. What a > frustrating choice, since seat post diameter is one of

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

I didn't try to establish there is a standard seatpost size, I said* almost *standard ; ) How about this phrasing: there are only a few sizes in broad use today and the most common one is 27.2. Ignoring that part of what I said, my point still stands. Using weird old sizes like Riv does

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

I would argue that ignoring modern MTBs and "all the proprietary crap" is a long way from establishing there is a standard seatpost size in the bicycle industry. On Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 9:19:49 AM UTC-8 Nathan F wrote: > I was also disappointed to learn my Hillborne used a 26.8.

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

I was also disappointed to learn my Hillborne used a 26.8. What a frustrating choice, since seat post diameter is one of the few things in the bicycling industry that is *almost* standard nowadays (ignoring the sizes in use on modern MTB, plus all the proprietary crap). Then here comes Riv

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Mr The Snag, I am very interested in seeing your mountain mixte with the dropper post. I think droppers are better than bread; it’s a shame Rivendell specs pinner seat posts. Philip Santa Rosa, CA On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 8:48:56 PM UTC-8 The Snag wrote: > Yes. It was quite the chore

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

27.2mm is smallest diameter on the current Thudbuster models. On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 4:09:49 AM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Oops!, my love for the s83 narrowed my focus, sorry. Cane Creek's > thudbuster come in a 26.8, I hear them mentioned a lot in tandem talk, are >

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

I'd prefer 27.2 but there are plenty of options for 26.8, prefer thinner tubing mostly. Mark On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 5:14:20 AM UTC-8 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > Not to veer too far off topic...but model what is the stock build seat > post that comes with a Riv frame? I don’t

Re: [RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Not to veer too far off topic...but model what is the stock build seat post that comes with a Riv frame? I don’t think it’s even Nitto at all (or is it?)...and wondering what upgrading to s83 or even just the s65. Ben Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2020, at 7:07 AM, lconley wrote: > > My

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

My Bombadil was 27.0 - I used a brake cylinder hone to take it out to 27.15 or so, so that a 27.2 Nitto S-84 lugged seatpost would fit. On a side note, my Guv'nor is also a 27.0. My Rivendell Custom was 30.0 - I had never even heard of that size (31.8 tube OD, 0.9 thick) - The only quality

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Oops!, my love for the s83 narrowed my focus, sorry. Cane Creek's thudbuster come in a 26.8, I hear them mentioned a lot in tandem talk, are they a decent post? -Kai On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1:23:05 AM UTC-5 David Person wrote: > [image:

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

There's these David, Gravity makes dropper posts, 26.8. http://gravitydropper.com/products/ There's also the classic Hite-Rites https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HITE-RITE-Saddle-Dropper-New-Sealed-In-Package-/183231146016 No bounds ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Maybe you could find someone to make you a custom seat post, perhaps using the suspension model you like as a starting point. There's these guys: https://kenteriksen.com/seatposts/ and looks like a few that use titanium. Probably will be pricey, but worth

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Yes. It was quite the chore to put a dropper post on my Mtn mixte. Funny how that .4mm makes such a difference in options. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 8:38:12 PM UTC-8 Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA wrote: > On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:38:51 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY >

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7:38:51 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > The S83 comes in 26.8, and if you need a better seatpost than that, well > then maybe you do, who am I to say. For me, it's as good as good gets, and > I've got an 84 to compare it to! (in 27.2, which I use with

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:01:18 PM UTC-8 christian poppell wrote: > It would be a seat tube change and not the lug. Many tubes for are butted > internally so that lugs will fit multiple tube butt thicknesses. > > 28.6mm x .9mm wall (26.8mm ID) vs .7mm (27.2mm ID). > Does that mean

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

The S83 comes in 26.8, and if you need a better seatpost than that, well then maybe you do, who am I to say. For me, it's as good as good gets, and I've got an 84 to compare it to! (in 27.2, which I use with a shim on my Clem that has a 665.5* seattube) -Kai *not quite evil, but very close,

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Sure is a shame. On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6:01:18 PM UTC-8 christian poppell wrote: > It would be a seat tube change and not the lug. Many tubes for are butted > internally so that lugs will fit multiple tube butt thicknesses. > > 28.6mm x .9mm wall (26.8mm ID) vs .7mm (27.2mm ID).

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

It would be a seat tube change and not the lug. Many tubes for are butted internally so that lugs will fit multiple tube butt thicknesses. 28.6mm x .9mm wall (26.8mm ID) vs .7mm (27.2mm ID). Christian Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4:43:43 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Or

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

Or available lugs. I don't know how any of this works but all the new Riv frames with a regular high tobtube (diamond frame) get the same seat lug now, I suspect it has something to do with the narrower diameter seattube. Joe Bernard On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4:28:45 PM UTC-8 Mark

[RBW] Re: A Bit Irked that Riv Changed the Seatpost Size

I wonder why, I guess I missed that one. Someone more knowledgeable probably knows why, something to do with available tubing maybe? On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 3:55:20 PM UTC-8 David Person wrote: > I sure wish Riv hadn't changed the seat post diameter from 27.2mm to > 26.8mm on their