Saddle Chronicle
10-13-13 | 11:42 AM
#26
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From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
RHM Saddlery: With InstantPatina®
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
10-13-13 | 12:38 PM
#27
multimodal commuter
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
10-13-13 | 12:49 PM
#28
multimodal commuter
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
maybe, but I don't know how.
10-13-13 | 01:56 PM
#29
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From: Maidstone, Kent, England
Bikes: 1970 Holdsworth Mistral, Vitus 979, Colnago Primavera, Corratec Hydracarbon, Massi MegaTeam, 1935 Claud Butler Super Velo, Carrera Virtuoso, Viner, 1953 Claud Butler Silver Jubilee, 1954 Holdsworth Typhoon, 1966 Claud Butler Olympic Road, 1982 Claud
10-13-13 | 02:24 PM
#30
If I own it, I ride it
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From: Cardinal Country
Bikes: Lejeune(14), Raleigh, Raysport, Jan De Reus, Gazelle, Masi, B. Carré(4), Springfield, Greg Lemond, Andre Bertin, Schwinn Paramount
So what is the the brand. Looks like an "R" of some sort.
10-13-13 | 03:39 PM
#31
multimodal commuter
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
10-13-13 | 05:09 PM
#32
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Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Bikes: Two wheeled ones
I tried IDing it - not much luck so far. I found an Internet guide to reading brands, but wasn't able to find a ranch matching how I read it.
10-13-13 | 09:37 PM
#33
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I've been in the gym daily since the aforementioned cage match, and invested in some dust-repellent contact lenses to boot. Next time around it's going to be a whole 'nother story, Snake
Aaron: Nice score! That really came out looking great - love the details and the built-in patina. Can we get a good shot of the RHM logo on the sides?
Rudi: Pure magic. You've really found your calling
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Aaron: Nice score! That really came out looking great - love the details and the built-in patina. Can we get a good shot of the RHM logo on the sides?
Rudi: Pure magic. You've really found your calling
DD
10-14-13 | 07:43 AM
#34
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From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Schwinn Paramount P15, Fisher Montare, Proteus, Rivendell Quickbeam
10-31-14 | 05:36 AM
#35
multimodal commuter
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
Bump 'cuz I'd like to see what this saddle looks like, a year on. Paging [MENTION=129154]KonAaron Snake[/MENTION]...
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10-31-14 | 07:10 AM
#36
Hopelessly addicted...
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From: Central Maryland
Bikes: 1949 Hercules Kestrel, 1950 Norman Rapide, 1970 Schwinn Collegiate, 1972 Peugeot UE-8, 1976 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Raleigh Sports, 1977 Jack Taylor Tandem, 1984 Davidson Tandem, 2010 Bilenky "BQ" 650B Constructeur Tandem, 2011 Linus Mixte
Bump 'cuz I'd like to see what this saddle looks like, a year on. Paging @KonAaron Snake...
10-31-14 | 07:18 AM
#37
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Fat Guy on a Little Bike
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That was overly ambitious!
I'll try to oblige you Rudi. It's been rain saturated a few times, but it still looks pretty good!
I'll try to oblige you Rudi. It's been rain saturated a few times, but it still looks pretty good!
10-31-14 | 08:07 AM
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That 'R' stands for another 're-branded' by Rudi
Anyhow, just yesterday got caught in a little wet. I normally stuff a baggy under the saddle always ready for the rain, but for whatever reason it was gone. Number 44 has performed with excellence. This is the saddle with the recessed center (unable to see in this pic). Looking forward to heading back north and set-up RHM number 14!
I haven't done any Proofide or other coating. Doesn't seem to be any softer than when first ridden but for looks, its taking on a nice darkening tone.
by RudiAnyhow, just yesterday got caught in a little wet. I normally stuff a baggy under the saddle always ready for the rain, but for whatever reason it was gone. Number 44 has performed with excellence. This is the saddle with the recessed center (unable to see in this pic). Looking forward to heading back north and set-up RHM number 14!
I haven't done any Proofide or other coating. Doesn't seem to be any softer than when first ridden but for looks, its taking on a nice darkening tone.
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10-31-14 | 08:16 AM
#39
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10-31-14 | 08:24 AM
#40
multimodal commuter
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
Thanks! 
As predicted, the leather gradually darkens.
As predicted, the leather gradually darkens.
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10-31-14 | 08:36 AM
#41
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This one looked chalky after a particularly bad rain ride. Gradually colors closer to original returned - it took a few months. The second real rain logging didn't affect it as much, but it also wasn't nearly as bad a soaking.
10-31-14 | 09:14 AM
#42
multimodal commuter
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
The important thing, I think, is if you ride it when it's soaking wet you will permanently change its shape. If you want to do that, that's fine; if you don't want to change the shape, don't ride it wet. An occasional soaking isn't going to do any harm, but repeated soakings will hasten the aging process.
The chalky look that you mention is, I suspect, something like the white ring a wet glass will leave on a waxed tabletop. The water seems to bond with the wax, temporarily -- I can't explain the chemistry of that, though. That would make sense if I waxed the saddle top... but frankly I don't remember if I did.
The chalky look that you mention is, I suspect, something like the white ring a wet glass will leave on a waxed tabletop. The water seems to bond with the wax, temporarily -- I can't explain the chemistry of that, though. That would make sense if I waxed the saddle top... but frankly I don't remember if I did.
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10-31-14 | 09:42 AM
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The shape did change a little...not that badly. You can see it in the center if you compare photos. If anything it conforms a bit better now.
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