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Velo Saddle Handle?

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  1. I took delivery of my Nimbus 28'' this week and soon found that I was
    missing that all important handle as I am a compulsive handle holder, so
    have ordered the handle that comes with the KH seat for my velo saddle.
    I know that the KH handle needs four bolts to fix on to the saddle and
    the velo comes with only two so I was wondering if anyone knows how easy
    it is to get under the cover and padding to fit the two extra bolts
    without causing mass saddle destruction.

    Matt

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  2. I tried it and it's fairly easy. Just use a screwdriver or something
    similar to take out the minimum amount of staples required to lift the
    front of the foam up. I assume you have bolts that will fit? If you have
    a KH or old velo you wanna tear up, the bumper bolts fit in the holes
    perfectly, but they aren't hard to find in hardware shops. The holes in
    the base are hexagonal to the halfway point so the bolts must be
    hexagonal to sit flush and not spin, unless you have another method.

    Put some tape over the bolts to stop them disappearing into the foam.
    Use a contact adhesive around the edge of the cover where the staples
    were and put the handle on. This should hold it firmly as the adhesive
    sets.

    Remeber this won't be nearly as stiff as a regular KH as there's no
    stiffener plate. If the seat is unused, ask uni.com if you can swap it
    and pay the difference for a matching KH.

    Good luck!

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  3. Thanks for that, I hope it will be strong enough, I'm hoping that I wont
    have to pull on it quite as hard as I do when Muniing, as sometimes when
    decending lumpy downhills I seem to have to hold on for dear life.

    Matt

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  4. I had that same set up on my 29er, but I now use a GB4 handle and CF
    base and the stiffness is so much more helpful when pulling up. I find
    myself pulling up a lot harder when going fast, I don't know if this is
    what most people do, but it didn't feel comfy on a flimsy base.

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