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Old 03-22-05, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Rowan
Just a thought to increase the longevity of a Brook (or any saddle really).

Don't lift the back of the bike up by the saddle. Use the top tube or seat tube or rear rack.

I suspect is stresses both the rails and on a Brooks, the leather around the rivets.

Also don't turn your bicycle upside down, resting the saddle on the ground, to change the tires.
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