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[1saddleguy]

I need to replace a worn bridge on a first generation New Tribe Nikosi. This is the clunky version that had rings not shackles for the bridge attachment points. Here is a link to the user guide for reference.
http://www.newtribe.com/documents/NIKOSI SADDLE USER 10-10.pdf

I can get shackles and a webbing bridge from New Tribe but the shipping ($17) is super super silly.

Could a rope bridge be substituted for the webbing bridge? The lower D ring that helps to support the bridge has a fairly small diameter and unfriendly squared edges (by design surprisingly), this is causing me to ask for advice before converting to a rope bridge. I'm not sure if the bend radius is a concern but the edges might be on a rope bridge. I'm just thinking it would be cheaper and I can avoid having to buy the shackles, plus it would be easily replaceable.

Another option is to use the Onyx webbing bridge conversion kit that comes with the shackles but I need to verify that the length is correct. The shipping on this is much better and does not have to be purchased directly from New Tribe.
Hi, I saw your post and yes $17 for shipping does not sound right. Someone is looking into it on our website. If you still need a bridge please contact New Tribe and we can go from there. If your bridge is worn we want you to have a replacement.
What do you guys think? If you are voting for a rope bridge, what kind would be appropriate?

I know, just getting another saddle is another option but the checkbook balance says otherwise. I have to make due with the ol' Nikosi for now....

 

[1saddleguy]

Hi, I saw your post and yes $17 for shipping does not sound right. Someone is looking into it on our website. If you still need a bridge please contact New Tribe and we can go from there. If your bridge is worn we want you to have a replacement. Sorry about the last response. I didn't do something right and it was lost between the other text.

A response! Well maybe no, just a re-post quote?

 

[1saddleguy]

Will this Onyx webbing bridge replacement work off the shelf? http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=325&item=3639

I checked the shipping again for the Onyx webbing bridge on the New Tribe site and was quoted over $17 (lowest price option). I did contact New Tribe by email several weeks ago and I was directed to the New Tribe site and the Onyx Bridge replacement with shackles. I was also told I had to put a note on the order that it was for a Nikosi.

I can get free shipping from Treestuff but I need to know if the length of the onyx bridge is correct. Color doesn't matter; current bridge is red, black would be fine to save shipping costs.

I'm assuming you are not recommending using a rope bridge as a replacement.....

Yes the Onyx webbing bridge kit should work. The length is the same as the Nikosi. Do you need to replace the shackles as well as the bridge?