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Brooks Leather
Touring Bicycle Saddle Care and Conditioning. The best methods and
directions for applying Proofide Oil and Treating Brooks leather bike
seats during the break in period and after it is broken in.
(see also the buying a bicycle touring saddle page)
The following bike saddle care directions are from The Brooks
Cycle Saddles Company: made in England.
Leather Bike Saddle Care.
Congratulations on choosing a Brooks leather saddle. You
have chosen a quality product which will bring you many years of cycling
comfort. Leather is a natural material, which will provide lasting
comfort, coolness in hot weather, style and durability. If you follow these simple instructions your saddle will adapt
itself to you and retain its support and comfort. A new saddle should be
treated with the Proofide to help assist the 'breaking - in' process.
Proofide helps keep the leather supple as it is specially formulated from
natural ingredients to condition, preserve and rain proof your saddle.
Proofide is the only substance that should be used to care for your saddle.
Apply a little Proofide to the finished side of the leather. Allow the Proofide to permeate until dry and then polish off. Proofide should be used several times during the 'breaking-in' period and every 3 - 6 months thereafter. On bicycles not fitted with
mudguards, an initial application to the underside of the saddle will be
beneficial, this need not be polished off. The leather gets its color
during the tanning process and it is possible, therefore, that some color
residues will remain. It is recommended to polish the saddle with a soft
cloth before first use.
You should protect your leather saddle from moisture with a
saddle cover. If a wet saddle is ridden the color may stain your clothing.
Allow wet saddles to dry naturally. Never tension or Proofide a wet saddle.
Correct leather tension will ensure your saddle retains its
shape and comfort. To tension, turn the nose bolt nut 90°
at a time, checking tension. You can use the tension wrench or allen
key to do this. Over - tensioning a saddle will overstretch the leather
fibers and may destroy their structure. Little and not very often is the
key. Remember, once the end of the nose bolt is reached, the saddle can no
longer be tensioned.
Different bicycle touring saddles
Brooks produces a range of saddles
varying from race saddles to heavy duty saddles in various colors with single,
double, and even triple wires. Whilst single rail saddles can be used with a
micro-adjust seat pin, remember that with double and triple railed saddles, the
clip provided should always be used as this supports the saddle/rider correctly
preventing premature breakage to the rails.
Brooks supply a range of spare parts
for your saddle to ensure it is always in a good state of repair.
Your Brooks saddle is guarantied for
two years from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture or materials.
If you believe you have a claim under this guarantee, you
should return the saddle to the place of purchase along with your proof of
purchase.
Especially designed for extra long rides or off road use; the Flyer has an
extremely comfortable shape, plus shock absorbing springs. Approximate
weight: 850g depending on thickness of the leather.
Buy HERE
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Brooks B17 Narrow Saddle - Black
Back by
popular demand, the Brooks line of saddles are the most requested item that
you our customers are asking for. The Classic? B17 is an all leather cover
with brass rivets plus tension adjuster. When broken in? Brooks saddles are
considered by many to be the most comfortable on the market. The Standard
width (6 3/4?) is ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general
purpose riding. Steel rails. 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover
thickness). Specify Color: Black or HoneyBK-B17-(color)
Beautiful form and excellent function, the Team Professional is the saddle
of choice for riders that need a high quality, comfortable saddle with a
longer nose than the B17. Cro-Mo steel rails, large hammered copper rivets.
The
very best Brooks has to offer. Traditional all leather cover with oversized
brass rivets. When broken in?, this saddle is considered by many to be the
ultimate in comfort and efficiency. Titanium rails. Black cover. 375g.
Buy HERE
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Brooks Team Professional Leather Saddle
Beautiful form and excellent function, the Team Professional is the saddle
of choice for riders that need a high quality, comfortable saddle with a
longer nose than the B17. Cro-Mo rails, large hammered copper rivets.
Special Color British Racing Green, the perfect mate to your Classic BRG
Falcon or Mercian. The Classic? B17 is an all leather cover with brass rivets
plus tension adjuster. When broken in? Brooks saddles are considered by many
to be the most comfortable on the market. The Standard width (6 3/4?) is
ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general purpose riding.
Copper Plated Steel rails. 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover
thickness).
Why pay
$100 or more for a leather saddle and let the elements destroy it. The
perfect conditioner for Brooks or any leather saddle. Contains 40 grams.
Made in England.
The worlds finest saddle maker is in the bag business too! Full genuine
leather construction with fine steel buckles and closures. 140g. Measures
7?x 3? x 1 ¾? requires a saddle with bag loops. Specify Black or Honey
How
do you improve perfection? With the addition of a thin layer of gel at the
nose and around the cut-away for even more comfort, -especially when tucked
in your aerobars. The Butterfly has a seamless cutaway through the nose and
a sculpted rear section to support thesit bones?. Titanium rails, leather
cover. Titanium Vanox rails. Wt.: 313g.
Buy HERE
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Terry Fly Tri Saddle
How do you
improve perfection? - With the addition of a thin layer of gel at the nose
and around the cut-away for even more comfort, -especially when tucked in
your aerobars. The perforated leather cover provides ventilation and
prevents slippage. Titanium Vanox rails. Wt.: 313g.
Lightweight, comfortable and designed for a day at the races, this saddle
has a seamless cutout designed to provide pressure relief form the front to
the rear of the saddle. Leather cover with ti-rails. Wt.: 263g.
Comfort for hours on the bike, this saddle is made to support and provide
pressure relief..
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Terry Women's Liberator Gel Saddle
Designed for long rides and touring when your position is a little more
upright. A larger cutaway, additional padding throughout and a thin layer of
gel under the cover provide exceptional pressure relief and all around
comfort on longer rides. Wider rear