Originally Posted by
LoRoK
I proofide my saddles every 3 months, on the day the seasons change so I don't forget. When new, I proofided them every day for the first three days (extra heavy coats on the bottom side), then every two days for a week, then once a week for each of the next two weeks. I don't foresee myself not having a Brooks on any bike I own (since I'll never be fast enough to need to shave the weight).
That's
way too much Proofide. Once a year is plenty. I have 3 Brooks saddles here, 2 of them are 25 years old (had them since new) and the 3rd is about 35 years old. Annual Proofide treatment is plenty. Too much Proofide will led to terminal sagging and premature death of your saddle.
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