Brooks team pro darkening

[fossala]

I bought a brooks saddle the other month and on my short rides it developed blackish patches in places, since going on a very long ride yesterday, it has got quite a bit more black/darkbrown. Is this due to sweat or is it due to black shorts (6 month old, been washed 20/30 times at least).

 

[Norm]

It's leather, it ages, it looks better as it does so, IMO. It's probably from sweat rather than the shorts.

 

[fossala]

It's leather, it ages, it looks better as it does so, IMO. It's probably from sweat rather than the shorts.

Thanks, it does look alright. Just if it was from my shorts after that legnth of time I would be going to the shop!

 

[doog]

What do you mean by being washed? They should be protected from water but treat with something like proofide.

 

[Norm]

I understand that the shorts were washed, not the saddle.

 

[fossala]

Yes, I was talking about the shorts. The saddle has also been had proofide applied a couple of times.

 

[doog]

I understand that the shorts were washed, not the saddle.

lol silly me

 

[jayonabike]

As well as proofhide I use a bit of shoe polish on my brown brooks saddle. It really come up a treat and is a lovely colour.