Fix for Torn Seat?
05-03-11, 03:41 PM
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Fix for Torn Seat?
Here's my Specialized Avatar seat, torn in a recent crash.
Any good way to fix this up so that it won't tear more?
Any good way to fix this up so that it won't tear more?
05-03-11, 03:55 PM
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That is not a friction area so I say a strip of duct tape.
05-03-11, 04:35 PM
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Simplest way to fix that, it to take off, put in the bin, take a new saddle, previously purchased and fit.
There is not much you can do to fix saddles, other than replace, and the area where your's is damaged only has a tiny area which could be used to thing about working with to repair if you coudl find someone who can fix it.
For the duct tape idea, sounds OK, but I think it would rub there, and be uncomfortable.
There is not much you can do to fix saddles, other than replace, and the area where your's is damaged only has a tiny area which could be used to thing about working with to repair if you coudl find someone who can fix it.
For the duct tape idea, sounds OK, but I think it would rub there, and be uncomfortable.
05-03-11, 05:30 PM
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I had a similar, but smaller, tear from a crash on my back-up bike and sewed it up with a needle & thread (actually dental floss for strength). A black magic marker made the repair less obvious on my black saddle. Not perfect, but it has held up to 5 years of light use.
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there is a nice thread in C&V about re-covering saddles. I always just rode them until the tears became a problem
05-03-11, 08:30 PM
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I sewed a saddle up with fishing line then masked it on both sides with masking tape. Then I covered the torn area with lots of Sikaflex and sanded it to shape. You may also be able to use one of the small tubes of the stuff sold to repair shoe soles. It looked like a shop-bought saddle!
Depending on the cost of Sikaflex where you are,it may not be worthwile financially. I used it because we have lots of it at work .
Depending on the cost of Sikaflex where you are,it may not be worthwile financially. I used it because we have lots of it at work .
05-03-11, 08:38 PM
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That doesn't look too bad. I'd try some CA glue (super glue.) As mentioned, saddles are difficult to repair once torn. I usually just keep riding them, and use electrical tape when absolutely necessary. My commuter has an old saddle with the cover completely torn off. It has that nice yellow foam look 
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I'd trim the tattered pieces, sew it with some white coat thread, and then apply some shoe goo in a thin layer. Or, epoxy.....even better. Clear....the stuff that dries in an hour. I say better because it adheres well, but doesn't goop like goo. So, it's a bit less noticeable.
05-03-11, 09:28 PM
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I think there is a Recover My Saddle thread in C&V; check it out.
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