Re: [RBW] My new A Homer Hilsen feels perfect!

2012-05-02 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Thanks Brian, Mike and Darin. The Rivet is definitely thicker than the Selle Anatomica, and I'm hoping that as a result, it will not sag (as quickly). I'll keep everyone updated on how it breaks in. The color of my Homer is a semi-custom "Legolas blue". Toshi -- You received this message becau

Re: [RBW] My new A Homer Hilsen feels perfect!

2012-05-01 Thread Brian Hanson
Nice looking ride, Toshi! Let us know how the Rivet works for you on longer rides. I have done 200k on a B17, and it was comfy, but I was numb for a while afterwards (I'm guessing I needed to stand up and move around more). I currently have a Selle Anatomica on my AHH and have been testing it on

[RBW] My new A Homer Hilsen feels perfect!

2012-05-01 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Sunday, I picked up a new black, Rivet Pearl saddle, which really completes my dream brevet bike. It has been comfortable from the very first minute I installed the saddle and my bike now feels like home. I originally had a Brooks Swift saddle on it, but I couldn't get it to feel right. Perhaps i

[RBW] My new A. Homer Hilsen

2009-10-18 Thread William F. House
I just posted pics here of my new AHH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lushmojo/sets/72157622487877499/ The color is called "Scholar Green" and is from a Ralph Lauren line of paints (found a swatch card at our local hardware shop and loved it). It's like a VERY dark British racing green. I have th