Query about Brooks Saddle?

[RyanW]

I have recently been given an old road bike, it had a brooks saddle on it (Very comfortable i might add) But while cycling today it decided to break at the nose (No weight jokes please) Is there any way to get it re-covered? would need 2 new rivets and the leather cover i guess, although not knowing the anatomy of the saddle i really wouldnt know!

Thanks for any help,

Ryan: Cycling newbie

 

[Fab Foodie]

Welcome RyanW

Brooks fan here too. You can certainly call Brooks customer service and find if it's possible to fix, but to be honest I would expect the cost to be prohibitive unless it had some rarity. New Brooks saddles are available and still really comfortable, I know, I have 2! Prices vary so it pays to look around though.

Enjoy the forum!

 

[Joe24]

Look on the website
Im sure thats about the only thing they cant do.
Mainly because you might aswell just buy a complete new saddle.
Although, worth a try to see if they can fix it i suppose.

 

[longers]

It can be done I think, I'm sure I've read of someone with a Ti railed one having it done. As FF says, it might not be economical but it does no harm to ask them. Let us know how it goes please.

 

[RyanW]

Hmmm, seems it will be a bit too pricey from what you guys have said, considering it was a freebie to spend £60-£100 to get a saddle fixed seems exessive (That how much i presume it would cost looking at there site)

I have had to get a cheapo £13 one from halfords (I was about 5 miles from home before it decided to die on me) and i can say with some certanty i will be looking for a new brooks saddle asap.

I will also add it is about 20 years old, so all in all its had a pretty long life, seems im cursed as it broke as soon as i got it!

Thanks for the advice guys, will call Brooks anyways, cant hurt to ask!

 

[alecstilleyedye]

20 years old? barely broken in!

 

[bonj2]

Hmmm, seems it will be a bit too pricey from what you guys have said, considering it was a freebie to spend £60-£100 to get a saddle fixed seems exessive (That how much i presume it would cost looking at there site)

I have had to get a cheapo £13 one from halfords (I was about 5 miles from home before it decided to die on me) and i can say with some certanty i will be looking for a new brooks saddle asap.

I will also add it is about 20 years old, so all in all its had a pretty long life, seems im cursed as it broke as soon as i got it!

Thanks for the advice guys, will call Brooks anyways, cant hurt to ask!

you can get a new brooks for less than that.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

you can get a new brooks for less than that.

indeed you can.