[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
I've been very happy with my Randi Jo Fab saddle cover for my Berthoud. She makes one for Brooks as well: https://www.randijofab.com/products-page/saddle-covers/saddle-cover https://www.randijofab.com/products-page/saddle-covers/saddle-cover It's held up well for the year and a half I've had it. Breathable cover. I sent her my Berthoud to use as a pattern. Very well made. Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/DztGjFRcFxsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
RE: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
Maybe UV even affects bars? From the next to last Blug: Nitto says any aluminum handlebar that's ten years old should be replaced. Aluminum degrades when it's exposed to the elements, and soyou also might not want to ride your twenty-five year old French handlebars that were made when there were mild standards if any to pass. The same for 20-year old Cinelli drop bars. It all depends. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Pesce Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:38 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks? That's a good point, Jim. I'm not sure many people consider the amount of UV a bike that is used for daily transportation gets. I know I don't, or didn't, until now. If you lock your bike up outside a lot (perhaps less an issue for Riv owners) not only the saddle, but the tires, bar tape, brake hoods and cable housings get a pretty good UV bath. Fenders help the tires a bit, I guess. I'm sure UV is no good for leather, so any cover would help some. I use my aardvark cover for theft deterrence and rain defense. Guess I'm getting UV defense too in the bargain. -Pete in CT On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:15:50 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote: Do any of these covers provide UV protection? Is UV an issue for a leather saddle?, i think it would be, it is for car interiors. We are at 5600 feet here, and the sun blazes just about every day in the summer. Where my bike is parked during the workday gets a lot of sun, i'm definitely concerned about this as summer approaches. Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:44:16 AM UTC-6, Mike On A Bike wrote: I have used the Carradice B17 covers that Peter White sells for about two years now. They have held up really well to a lot of riding, are very waterproof, and I expect them to last a while longer-- very high quality of construction. Can't discern any damage to my saddles from either rain or butt sweat after lots of exposure to both. They're black and drab, but that may help from the anti-theft angle. On Mar 27, 1:34 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0xGEK9ifiLUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
Gilles Berthoud also makes an interesting cover (and saddles). It is simply latex rubber and stretches to fit snugly on the saddle. Completely waterproof. /and yes, use fenders unless you're racing. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:34:21 AM UTC-4, JL wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/9Y_GKwyjbrkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 2:41:39 AM UTC-4, Ablejack wrote: Gilles Berthoud also makes an interesting cover (and saddles). It is simply latex rubber and stretches to fit snugly on the saddle. Completely waterproof. /and yes, use fenders unless you're racing. On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:34:21 AM UTC-4, JL wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/dNZj4fRq7vkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
I wasn't, actually. Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6:14:08 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: UV??!! Saddles???!!! You are kidding, right? Patrick Moore, tanning his skin at 5,000+ feet in ABQ, NM. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: That's a good point, Jim. I'm not sure many people consider the amount of UV a bike that is used for daily transportation gets. I know I don't, or didn't, until now. If you lock your bike up outside a lot (perhaps less an issue for Riv owners) not only the saddle, but the tires, bar tape, brake hoods and cable housings get a pretty good UV bath. Fenders help the tires a bit, I guess. I'm sure UV is no good for leather, so any cover would help some. I use my aardvark cover for theft deterrence and rain defense. Guess I'm getting UV defense too in the bargain. -Pete in CT On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:15:50 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote: Do any of these covers provide UV protection? Is UV an issue for a leather saddle?, i think it would be, it is for car interiors. We are at 5600 feet here, and the sun blazes just about every day in the summer. Where my bike is parked during the workday gets a lot of sun, i'm definitely concerned about this as summer approaches. Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:44:16 AM UTC-6, Mike On A Bike wrote: I have used the Carradice B17 covers that Peter White sells for about two years now. They have held up really well to a lot of riding, are very waterproof, and I expect them to last a while longer-- very high quality of construction. Can't discern any damage to my saddles from either rain or butt sweat after lots of exposure to both. They're black and drab, but that may help from the anti-theft angle. On Mar 27, 1:34 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0xGEK9ifiLUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/DU9JQdSG9PUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
Randi jo fab (riv no carries them) cover to ride on, keep on, and look oh so good On Mar 27, 2:15 pm, mikel66...@juno.com mikel66...@juno.com wrote: ryan what size Serfas cover fits the B17, the standard SCB-1 or the hybrid SCB-2? mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worriedhttp://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f721202e9923113cb5st01duc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
I have to dissent on the aardvark. I ride to work, and from here sometimes to the courthouse a couple of blocks away. I'm in the habit of slipping the aardvark on when I lock the atlantis up at work for the brooks-camouflage reason -- the rack is inside the parking garage, so while theft is not much of a problem, the threat of rain is even less. At the courthouse, although the bike rack sits in a covered spot, when it rains water works its way through a crack in the overhead trestles and just dumps on the racks. It's like the spot was selected for free bike washing / seat-cover testing. In any event, when I put the aardvark on there, my saddle gets wet. Not drenched, but not in my preferred dry state either. Saddle is one of the honey ones, so it's pretty obvious when the aardvark is less than effective. I picked up a Randi Jo Fab saddle cover after several instances of above. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s92.htm It's more of a hastle to slip on than the aardvark, what with the under-cover and all. It does a better job in the bike-washing rack at the courthouse -- no signs of leaks as yet. It did have an incident when I hit a spring deluge on the way home one day and the very tip of the saddle was damp. I suspect user error on that one, though -- you have to velcro the under and over covers together, and it's probably the case that I didn't get it done correctly. All that being said, when saddle camo is not in need, I like the Brooks-issued ones just fine too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
There is no label on it but I believe it's most likely the smaller one. I picked the one the nice folks at FreeRange told me to pick. - Ryan On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:15:35 PM UTC-7, mike goldman wrote: ryan what size Serfas cover fits the B17, the standard SCB-1 or the hybrid SCB-2? mike goldman warwick,r.i. *53 Year Old Mom Looks 33* The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3132/4f721202e9923113cb5st01duc consumerproducts.comhttp://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3132/4f721202e9923113cb5st01duc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eL1ms3zXtSsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
Well for some if us who leave bikes locked up outside it IS an issue! Not while riding of course. I have a 15 minute commute/ 13 hour bike rack lock up/ 15 minute commute. The time this particular saddle spends without its ass hat is vastly greater than the time it is covered by me. Other bikes, maybe, not so much. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kxzpRMQrAokJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
I have used the Carradice B17 covers that Peter White sells for about two years now. They have held up really well to a lot of riding, are very waterproof, and I expect them to last a while longer-- very high quality of construction. Can't discern any damage to my saddles from either rain or butt sweat after lots of exposure to both. They're black and drab, but that may help from the anti-theft angle. On Mar 27, 1:34 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
Here in the tropics, the elastic on the Aardvarks gives up within months. The best cover I ever had was the Rivendell custom made that they no longer carry (because they need to order 300 at a time; bad for cash flow). Shall we see if we can get a group order going? I'll take 5...seriously. Gernot Thailand On Mar 27, 6:22 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2012-03-26 at 21:29 -1000, Robert F. Harrison wrote: I use one of the Aardvark covers from Riv these days.http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s91.htm I do, too. It works well. I have a couple of actual Brooks covers but I generally don't use them if I have to be away from my bike because they clearly say Brooks on them. I have one of those, too. It was never waterproof -- I fixed that by using a plastic bowl cover under it -- but the elastic stretched out and became useless after a few years. The Aardvark is cheap (but not shoddy), works great, and as it says in the promo, it disguises a fine leather saddle. And keeps it dry in the rain, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
Do any of these covers provide UV protection? Is UV an issue for a leather saddle?, i think it would be, it is for car interiors. We are at 5600 feet here, and the sun blazes just about every day in the summer. Where my bike is parked during the workday gets a lot of sun, i'm definitely concerned about this as summer approaches. Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:44:16 AM UTC-6, Mike On A Bike wrote: I have used the Carradice B17 covers that Peter White sells for about two years now. They have held up really well to a lot of riding, are very waterproof, and I expect them to last a while longer-- very high quality of construction. Can't discern any damage to my saddles from either rain or butt sweat after lots of exposure to both. They're black and drab, but that may help from the anti-theft angle. On Mar 27, 1:34 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wElZGaKrdbYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
I like the one Brooks sellshttp://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/spareparts/maintenance+products/Rain+Cover/. Don't put too much stock in my opinion for wet-weather riding though, it doesn't happen very frequently. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 9:58 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote: Here in the tropics, the elastic on the Aardvarks gives up within months. The best cover I ever had was the Rivendell custom made that they no longer carry (because they need to order 300 at a time; bad for cash flow). Shall we see if we can get a group order going? I'll take 5...seriously. Gernot Thailand On Mar 27, 6:22 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Mon, 2012-03-26 at 21:29 -1000, Robert F. Harrison wrote: I use one of the Aardvark covers from Riv these days.http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s91.htm I do, too. It works well. I have a couple of actual Brooks covers but I generally don't use them if I have to be away from my bike because they clearly say Brooks on them. I have one of those, too. It was never waterproof -- I fixed that by using a plastic bowl cover under it -- but the elastic stretched out and became useless after a few years. The Aardvark is cheap (but not shoddy), works great, and as it says in the promo, it disguises a fine leather saddle. And keeps it dry in the rain, too. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
On Mar 27, 3:29 am, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: I use one of the Aardvark covers from Riv these days.http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s91.htm Like Steve, I use and vouch for these as well. Only able to compare with elastic bowl covers and drug store shower caps (single tasteful colors only) prior to that. ANDY Pittsburgh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
That's a good point, Jim. I'm not sure many people consider the amount of UV a bike that is used for daily transportation gets. I know I don't, or didn't, until now. If you lock your bike up outside a lot (perhaps less an issue for Riv owners) not only the saddle, but the tires, bar tape, brake hoods and cable housings get a pretty good UV bath. Fenders help the tires a bit, I guess. I'm sure UV is no good for leather, so any cover would help some. I use my aardvark cover for theft deterrence and rain defense. Guess I'm getting UV defense too in the bargain. -Pete in CT On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:15:50 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote: Do any of these covers provide UV protection? Is UV an issue for a leather saddle?, i think it would be, it is for car interiors. We are at 5600 feet here, and the sun blazes just about every day in the summer. Where my bike is parked during the workday gets a lot of sun, i'm definitely concerned about this as summer approaches. Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:44:16 AM UTC-6, Mike On A Bike wrote: I have used the Carradice B17 covers that Peter White sells for about two years now. They have held up really well to a lot of riding, are very waterproof, and I expect them to last a while longer-- very high quality of construction. Can't discern any damage to my saddles from either rain or butt sweat after lots of exposure to both. They're black and drab, but that may help from the anti-theft angle. On Mar 27, 1:34 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0xGEK9ifiLUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
If you plan on riding with the cover on there is only one cover I like: https://www.serfas.com/products/view/203/referer:products%7Cindex%7Csaddles%7Creactive-gel-saddles Here is what a saddle looks like with one of the hard, heavy covers: http://www.velofred.com/images/reviews/1313713525.jpg Here is what a saddle looks like with the serfas cover: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/317bJ1dj5DL._SS400_.jpg The aardvark one and the brooks ones are heavy crinkly and not comfortable at all. You can hardly tell the stretchy serfas one is on. - Ryan On Monday, March 26, 2012 10:34:21 PM UTC-7, JL wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/dMfX77_k018J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
ryan what size Serfas cover fits the B17, the standard SCB-1 or the hybrid SCB-2? mike goldman warwick,r.i. 53 Year Old Mom Looks 33 The Stunning Results of Her Wrinkle Trick Has Botox Doctors Worried http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4f721202e9923113cb5st01duc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
UV??!! Saddles???!!! You are kidding, right? Patrick Moore, tanning his skin at 5,000+ feet in ABQ, NM. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote: That's a good point, Jim. I'm not sure many people consider the amount of UV a bike that is used for daily transportation gets. I know I don't, or didn't, until now. If you lock your bike up outside a lot (perhaps less an issue for Riv owners) not only the saddle, but the tires, bar tape, brake hoods and cable housings get a pretty good UV bath. Fenders help the tires a bit, I guess. I'm sure UV is no good for leather, so any cover would help some. I use my aardvark cover for theft deterrence and rain defense. Guess I'm getting UV defense too in the bargain. -Pete in CT On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 1:15:50 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote: Do any of these covers provide UV protection? Is UV an issue for a leather saddle?, i think it would be, it is for car interiors. We are at 5600 feet here, and the sun blazes just about every day in the summer. Where my bike is parked during the workday gets a lot of sun, i'm definitely concerned about this as summer approaches. Jim in Boulder On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 3:44:16 AM UTC-6, Mike On A Bike wrote: I have used the Carradice B17 covers that Peter White sells for about two years now. They have held up really well to a lot of riding, are very waterproof, and I expect them to last a while longer-- very high quality of construction. Can't discern any damage to my saddles from either rain or butt sweat after lots of exposure to both. They're black and drab, but that may help from the anti-theft angle. On Mar 27, 1:34 am, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0xGEK9ifiLUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
On Tue, 2012-03-27 at 18:14 -0600, PATRICK MOORE wrote: UV??!! Saddles???!!! You are kidding, right? Lends a whole new meaning to the term ass hat... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Best rain cover for a Brooks?
+1 for the Aardvark. Rugged, gets the job done fits well. dougP On Mar 27, 12:29 am, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com wrote: I use one of the Aardvark covers from Riv these days.http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/s91.htm I have a couple of actual Brooks covers but I generally don't use them if I have to be away from my bike because they clearly say Brooks on them. The Aardvark is cheap (but not shoddy), works great, and as it says in the promo, it disguises a fine leather saddle. I also have fenders on all my bikes (which all have some sort of B-17) and that does keep muck from flying up. Finally, I never park my bike upside down in the rain. Though I suppose with enough Obenauf's even that'd be okay for a bit. (And I don't use too much Obenauf's...once a year when I remember). Aloha (in Hilo right now where yes, it's raining and yes, the bike I keep here, currently an RB-1, has a Brooks). :-) Bob On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 7:34 PM, JL subfas...@gmail.com wrote: What is the best way to protect a leather saddle from the rain? I know there are various saddle covers, but I see more people with a plastic bag over their seats. What about the underside? Do fenders stop the water spray well enough? Thanks JL -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.com- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
