[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
The SA, Rivet Pearl and Brooks B17 are all about 170 mm wide at the widest point. That's not the whole story, though. Measured at the midpoint of their length, the Rivet is nearly 3 cm narrower than the SA (based on my SA, which is laced in and so narrower than stock). The Brooks is in between. The narrow nose of the Rivet works well for me, the wider nose of a Brooks rubs my anatomy in less-than-pleasant ways. The SA is fine with a very upright position, if I lean forward it is much less comfortable. Bill On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 6:13:11 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Width wise, does anyone know which Rivet has similar sit bone measurements > to the SAs? > > On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 8:55:12 PM UTC-4, Bill M. wrote: >> >> I was an early adopter, having bought a brown Pearl Ti from Deb at their >> debut at NAHBS in Sacramento a few years ago. It has been in continuous >> use since then and I like it a lot. It fits me better than a Brooks (of >> which I own five of various models and vintages, none of them being used >> right now) due to being wide enough at the sit bones but narrow in the nose >> so I don't get thigh rub. The Rivet leather is quite hard, mine has hardly >> stretched at all and seems like it will last a very long time. The comfort >> is all from the shape, don't expect much cush. >> >> The SA is quite different. You can't expect it to keep a flat shape like >> a Brooks or Rivet, it's meant to be a hammock and tensioning it flat will >> just stretch it to death as many have found. My SA lives on a bike with a >> fairly upright position and it works well enough for me like that. I can't >> really ride on the SA in any kind of tuck. >> >> Bill >> >> On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: >>> >>> Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> D. >>> >> -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
Width wise, does anyone know which Rivet has similar sit bone measurements to the SAs? On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 8:55:12 PM UTC-4, Bill M. wrote: > > I was an early adopter, having bought a brown Pearl Ti from Deb at their > debut at NAHBS in Sacramento a few years ago. It has been in continuous > use since then and I like it a lot. It fits me better than a Brooks (of > which I own five of various models and vintages, none of them being used > right now) due to being wide enough at the sit bones but narrow in the nose > so I don't get thigh rub. The Rivet leather is quite hard, mine has hardly > stretched at all and seems like it will last a very long time. The comfort > is all from the shape, don't expect much cush. > > The SA is quite different. You can't expect it to keep a flat shape like > a Brooks or Rivet, it's meant to be a hammock and tensioning it flat will > just stretch it to death as many have found. My SA lives on a bike with a > fairly upright position and it works well enough for me like that. I can't > really ride on the SA in any kind of tuck. > > Bill > > On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: >> >> Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? >> >> Thanks, >> D. >> > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I was an early adopter, having bought a brown Pearl Ti from Deb at their debut at NAHBS in Sacramento a few years ago. It has been in continuous use since then and I like it a lot. It fits me better than a Brooks (of which I own five of various models and vintages, none of them being used right now) due to being wide enough at the sit bones but narrow in the nose so I don't get thigh rub. The Rivet leather is quite hard, mine has hardly stretched at all and seems like it will last a very long time. The comfort is all from the shape, don't expect much cush. The SA is quite different. You can't expect it to keep a flat shape like a Brooks or Rivet, it's meant to be a hammock and tensioning it flat will just stretch it to death as many have found. My SA lives on a bike with a fairly upright position and it works well enough for me like that. I can't really ride on the SA in any kind of tuck. Bill On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? > > Thanks, > D. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I feel compelled to contribute to this thread that Deb is a real swell lady to ride with! Always has a smile on her face. We had a late season 600K here in the Austin area last December and she flew out along with some other RUSA characters and we had a real good time. On Sat, Oct 24, 2015 at 5:12 PM, Ron Mc wrote: > Debra will sell you any saddle for a $35 trial. You can buy a trial right > online. After two months or so, you either pay the balance or send it back > to her. > > > On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 5:10:32 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I have a Diablo on my go-fast and it will stay there. They rounder than >> Brooks and generally feel harder, but they work quite well. Others have >> posted that B17 was too narrow for them, and Pearl was a perfect fit. >> >> On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 4:17:33 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: >>> >>> I love mine. Diablos on both: Hunqapillar and Quickbeam. >>> >>> With abandon, >>> Patrick >>> >>> On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:20:04 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? Thanks, D. > > -- > 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. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- signature goes here -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
Of course all this is just a whole of of cheeky opinions that may not crack up to much, so perhaps we should just butt out before they chafe? Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:20:04 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? > > Thanks, > D. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I rode Brooks B-17s for years. They developed a hump in the middle and I couldn't ride them anymore. I tried the Rivet and the Selle Anatomica and didn't like the floating feeling. I finally settled on a Specialized mountain bike saddle. It has the channel to protect my private parts and there is slightly more cushion than their road models. Don C. On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? > > Thanks, > D. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
here's the Try link, It's $25 + $18 to ship http://rivetcycleworks.com/product/try-buy/ On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 11:05:25 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Jayme, I couldn't find it that way, even after talking to Debra on the > phone. She sent me an e-mail with a link, which I probably have in a bike > folder on my e-mail - I'll get back this afternoon. > > On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:05:00 AM UTC-5, Jayme Frye wrote: >> >> Not seeing anything on the website about trial saddles. Maybe this >> service has been discontinued. :-( >> >> Jayme >> >> >> -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I have a black chromoly, slotted Rivet Independence. It works better than my B17 Special and it doesn't need a rain cover. Longest ride has been over 600K. Hope to do a 1200K on it. On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? > > Thanks, > D. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
Jayme, I couldn't find it that way, even after talking to Debra on the phone. She sent me an e-mail with a link, which I probably have in a bike folder on my e-mail - I'll get back this afternoon. On Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:05:00 AM UTC-5, Jayme Frye wrote: > > Not seeing anything on the website about trial saddles. Maybe this service > has been discontinued. :-( > > Jayme > > > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
Not seeing anything on the website about trial saddles. Maybe this service has been discontinued. :-( Jayme On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 5:12:01 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Debra will sell you any saddle for a $35 trial. You can buy a trial right > online. After two months or so, you either pay the balance or send it back > to her. > > On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 5:10:32 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> I have a Diablo on my go-fast and it will stay there. They rounder than >> Brooks and generally feel harder, but they work quite well. Others have >> posted that B17 was too narrow for them, and Pearl was a perfect fit. >> >> On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 4:17:33 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: >>> >>> I love mine. Diablos on both: Hunqapillar and Quickbeam. >>> >>> With abandon, >>> Patrick >>> >>> On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:20:04 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? Thanks, D. >>> -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
Oops, meant to say I have an Indy on my go-fast. If she has a return demo saddle, she will sell it has a demo discount, and that's worth a call. > >> >> -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
Debra will sell you any saddle for a $35 trial. You can buy a trial right online. After two months or so, you either pay the balance or send it back to her. On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 5:10:32 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > I have a Diablo on my go-fast and it will stay there. They rounder than > Brooks and generally feel harder, but they work quite well. Others have > posted that B17 was too narrow for them, and Pearl was a perfect fit. > > On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 4:17:33 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> I love mine. Diablos on both: Hunqapillar and Quickbeam. >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:20:04 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: >>> >>> Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> D. >>> >> -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I have a Diablo on my go-fast and it will stay there. They rounder than Brooks and generally feel harder, but they work quite well. Others have posted that B17 was too narrow for them, and Pearl was a perfect fit. On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 4:17:33 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > I love mine. Diablos on both: Hunqapillar and Quickbeam. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:20:04 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: >> >> Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? >> >> Thanks, >> D. >> > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I love mine. Diablos on both: Hunqapillar and Quickbeam. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:20:04 PM UTC-6, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? > > Thanks, > D. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I think Daniel was asking about Rivet the company, manufacturer of the saddles called Pearl and Independence, rather than about leather saddles with rivets in general. There's a review of the Rivet Independence in the current BQ. I've tried a Pearl and an Independence as part of their unique "saddle lending club" (pay $25 and you get to try one; if you like it you negotiate a price and buy it, otherwise you return it and someone else gets to try it). They didn't work for me (whereas the Berthoud Aspin does) but a friend of mine on this list tried the Indy after me and liked it. She also has a Pearl, I believe. They're similar to Sella An Atomica but they fit very differently. http://rivetcycleworks.com/ On 10/24/2015 04:34 PM, BSWP wrote: I'll hazard a guess that most of us ride on leather saddles with rivets. For myself, I find them perfect for short and long rides, only problem is keeping them protected from soaking rain. - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Rivet Saddles
I'll hazard a guess that most of us ride on leather saddles with rivets. For myself, I find them perfect for short and long rides, only problem is keeping them protected from soaking rain. - Andrew, Berkeley On Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 1:20:04 PM UTC-7, Daniel Jackson wrote: > > Anybody have any experience with them? Thoughts? > > Thanks, > D. > -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
