I'd search the net for a new similar one.Can you refurbish plastic saddles? What kind of high density padding and waterproof leather could you use? Does anyone offer this service? I have a beaten up old Specialized saddle that fits me just right.
I got the saddle on an old bike and have no idea what model it is. I have a classic San Marco Rolls on my tourer which is easy to replace with new but it is a bit too soft for extended riding.I'd search the net for a new similar one.
A good chance it is still available under a more humble brand.
While spesh has "improved" its with needless features and jacked up the price.
Or look on ebay - you can often get pretty new or in fact new good saddles for under £15 or £10.
My self built tourer has a quality saddle that cost me £6.
Yes, those bike companies often knew what they were doing.I got the saddle on an old bike and have no idea what model it is. I have a classic San Marco Rolls on my tourer which is easy to replace with new but it is a bit too soft for extended riding.
I have the idea that the more staples used in a saddle's construction the poorer it is. I prefer none or very few.I don't know why not. A bit of foam, some leather or polyurethane, and a heavy duty stapler should do it. Be sure and keep the material tight as you attach the top. A hammer may be better than a stapler, but some saddles you can see the staples round the bottom.
One of my bikes had a Selle Italia Turbo saddle on it - super comfortable - looked totally ratty though and set off the general impression the bike had of being about to fall apart. I don't think it did my jeans any harm though, rather the reverse.Oh i'd replace any saddle that had surface cuts or slits.
Not going to do your clothing any good.
My 3-speed hack roadster proudly sports an old Apollo MTB saddle from the early 90's which had holes in it and the foam coming out. I repaired it using some thin foam sheet that came as packaging in something I had delivered, then I bound it all up with duct tape. The bike lives outside so I just leave a plastic bag over the saddle when not in use. Despite looking like it came out of a skip (which it did of course!) I've had no problems doing 20-25 mile rides on it, although I do get a bit of stick about its appearance when taken down the pub - along with the rest of the bike. It's quicker than walking though and just as cheap, so who cares?[/QUOTE]My saddle came free with the £50 commuter, it smells funny, has ripped stitching and holes, it sucks in water when it rains and kindly releases it when sat upon making my arse nicely damp, but man it is comfy even on the bumpiest of journeys.
Blue Peter time, 2 minutes, a black bin bag, a few knots, some duck tape, good as new!