Saddles (Yes again)

[Rob3rt]

Brooks saddles don't "break in", they stretch and keep sagging until they weight is spread evenly enough. The process will be quicker if they get wet, exactly like a new pair of leather walking boots. They have a bolt, which lengthens them so as to take out the sag when it becomes excessive.

Isn't that "breaking in"?

 

[Globalti]

Well, yes, but it's rather a fancy term for a simple process that's gone on since Man first started wearing leather shoes!

 

[JoeyB]

If you do the tin foil method, make sure you lube up first, or you'll stick.

Oh, are you supposed to do that bare-back? I did it with jeans on and didnt get any kind of imprint....!

 

[MattHB]

Oh, are you supposed to do that bare-back? I did it with jeans on and didnt get any kind of imprint....!

That'll be why! The lube was a joke btw

 

[JoeyB]

That'll be why! The lube was a joke btw

Stop toying with me!!! lol

 

[Biker Joe]

Brooks saddles don't "break in", they stretch and keep sagging until they weight is spread evenly enough. The process will be quicker if they get wet, exactly like a new pair of leather walking boots. They have a bolt, which lengthens them so as to take out the sag when it becomes excessive.

A Brooks saddle should be kept dry. If the saddle is left wet the leather will stretch but in all the wrong places and it will be ruined. The only part that needs to alter shape is the part directly under the sit bones.. In wet weather I always use a saddle cover.