Besides your weight, you might also want to factor in the tire width and pressure you plan to use. At 190 lbs, I notce the springs a lot more on a 30mm tire at 85psi than on a 42mm tire at 45psi.
Mike G On 4/12/13, Steven Frederick <stl...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yeah, they add a lot more weight than comfort in my 150 pound experience... > > Steve > > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM, Joe Broach <joebro...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi Michael, >> >> Just something to chew on for you. I made the same swap you're >> considering. Those springs are really stiff. If you're a lightweight, I >> don't think you'll notice much difference except for some squeaking and >> an >> extra pound or so of ballast. I just didn't feel like it even "took the >> edge off" for me. Mine was stolen seatpost and all, and I swapped >> temporarily for a plastic saddle then a B17. If you're a bigger guy, on >> the >> other hand, then go for it! >> >> Best, >> joe broach >> portland, or >> >> On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:35 PM, Michael <john11.2...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi everybody, >>> >>> I have a black B17 Standard for trade: >>> Black, silver rivets, black rails. Bought new last fall, if I remember >>> correctly. A few minor cosmetic marks from use. Nothing that's a big >>> deal. >>> I will send as many detailed pics as you like. Carefully proofhided >>> upper >>> and lower. >>> Garage kept on the bike. Pretty much a saddle in its infancy. >>> >>> I like to ride with the handlebars high and think a sprung saddle will >>> take the edge off the road bumps. I like the B17 shape, so I figure the >>> Flyer will work out nicely. >>> >>> Not sure how this messaging from the group works so I will ask you to >>> email me at : john11.2...@gmail.com >>> >>> 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> > > -- > 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
