Rivendell Bicycle Works new saddle coming out in September 2023

[Kim H.]

I found this on the sub-Reddit site r/xbiking;

https://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking/comments/161zcw8/looks_like_rivs_new_plastic_saddle_is_coming_in/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=10&utm_content=1&rdt=63131

Looks interesting with possibilities.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Kim H.]

Whether or not it is true, I do not know.

Kim.

[Johnny Alien]

Yes, that is from Grant's new blog. Its a bit wide for me but there is lots to like about it.

[Ted W]

Does anyone happen to have the measurements of a B17 handy for comparison? I’ve wanted to throw a less attractive saddle on my grocery getter because saddle theft is a thing around here with nice saddles, but I have yet to find anything as comfortable.

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[Johnny Alien]

A B17 is 174mm wide so that Riv saddle is WIDE

[Elisabeth Sherwood]

Ted,

Velo Orange says this (affordable, and now close-out) saddle is like the B17.  Looks to be a small bit narrower.

https://velo-orange.com/collections/specials/products/microfiber-touring-saddle-wide

(For comparison, the B17 does not work for me at all, and I found the Velo Orange equally uncomfortable, in all the same ways!)

Liz

Washington, DC

On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 7:18:41 AM UTC-4 ted.l...@gmail.com wrote:

[Jingy]

The problem I had with the Velo Orange saddle was the microfiber cover. I couldn't slide back and forth-the top is like velcro!

Jim in Mpls

[Ted W]

Thanks for the recommendation, Liz! Unfortunately I’m going to have to agree with Jim. I’ve used microfiber saddles in the past and I’m not able to slid around on them enough for my liking.

For what it’s worth, my solution to the saddle theft problem thus far has worked well enough. I use a RandyJo waxed canvas cover that’s very very worn in and makes the saddle look much less attractive. But there’s always that fear in the back of my mind regardless.

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[Elisabeth Sherwood]

I have the non-microfiber version -- if you (or anyone else) would be interested in it, feel free to contact me off-list. 

Liz

Washington, DC

[Roberta]

Thank you, Kim. This is so interesting to me. I find the B-17’s and other saddles of similar width, like the Selle Anatomica, to be a bit too narrow. Currently I’m happy riding B67 on my commuter and in-town bike,  and B68s on my  Rivs,   However, I’d like to have a less fancy saddle on my commuter, as I’m nervous about locking it up. 

Roberta 

Philadelphia 

[Pat Smith]

I always find myself (uncomfortably) sitting far back on Brooks and similar saddles, on the rivits or hard support structure. Or I find myself sliding into the nose. I wonder if the wider and slightly more modern shape of this new RBW saddle would be helpful. Not running bars above saddle height though. 

Smitty in DC

[Joe Bernard]

Smitty, your description of how you sit on a Brooks sounds like you don't have the nose high enough. I had the same problem for ages until I took a cue from Rich @ Riv (the wheelbuilder) and pointed mine way up. The trick - which is admittedly very hard to tolerate long enough for it to work - is too start with it so high that it feels weird..then don't touch it. Keep riding like 10 miles and and you may find it feels great and you're sitting near the center of the saddle. If not, drop it a very minor amount and do a few more miles that way. 

[Max Faingezicht]

Does anyone know what’s the price for a B68 if you buy it with a frame/bike at Riv?

Thanks

Max

On Aug 30, 2023, at 12:21 AM, Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote:

Smitty, your description of how you sit on a Brooks sounds like you don't have the nose high enough. I had the same problem for ages until I took a cue from Rich @ Riv (the wheelbuilder) and pointed mine way up. The trick - which is admittedly very hard to tolerate long enough for it to work - is too start with it so high that it feels weird..then don't touch it. Keep riding like 10 miles and and you may find it feels great and you're sitting near the center of the saddle. If not, drop it a very minor amount and do a few more miles that way. 

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[Pat Smith]

Unfortunately Joe that prevents me from having any decent saddle to bar drop. As mentioned I run my bars lower than my saddle. The more aggressive brooks saddles didn't help either as they tend to be narrower. I'm on a Rivet brand saddle now which is a *little* better. 

Smitty in DC

[Roberta]

I don’t know but if anyone can get one in black, and ia willing I can swap a VGC one + $$ in honey or brown. I’d like a black one. Two, actually.