Will my white saddle turn yellow?
10-02-11, 10:08 AM
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Will my white saddle turn yellow?
I like the white Specialized Avatar Expert on my new white bike. White saddles on Ebay often have a yellowish tint. Does this mean white saddles will not stay white over time?
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks,
Jim
10-02-11, 10:10 AM
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Correct, white saddles and bar tape do not stay white.
They need frequent cleaning.
Black is better IMO.
They need frequent cleaning.
Black is better IMO.
10-02-11, 10:11 AM
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No. I suspect what you're seeing is badphoto. Yet, I don't store my bikes in the sun or weather, that might make a big difference.
10-02-11, 10:12 AM
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Will you be leaving your bike in the sun?
Shouldn't be a problem, just wipe it down every once in awhile.
Shouldn't be a problem, just wipe it down every once in awhile.
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Mine has stayed white never cleaned it.
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Depends on the quality.
If you leave it in the sun it'll stain it yellow.
If you ride with jeans it'll get stained blue.
Just make sure you wipe it down every couple rides even if you don't see a stain... because once the stain's on, it's a poopy job to get it off.
If you leave it in the sun it'll stain it yellow.
If you ride with jeans it'll get stained blue.
Just make sure you wipe it down every couple rides even if you don't see a stain... because once the stain's on, it's a poopy job to get it off.
10-02-11, 07:27 PM
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Thanks all. Sounds like at least there's hope it will stay white so I won't buy spares right now (not cheap).
So how does your seat turn brown? Aren't you supposed to take a break on those centuries?
Jim
So how does your seat turn brown? Aren't you supposed to take a break on those centuries?
Jim
10-02-11, 09:33 PM
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Be careful what you clean it with. I had a white saddle that got a little dirty, so I cleaned it and it actually darkened the material. Grayish, though, not yellow.
Now that I have a newer white saddle, anybody want to recommend something to clean it with? Simple Green and 409 killed my last one.
Now that I have a newer white saddle, anybody want to recommend something to clean it with? Simple Green and 409 killed my last one.
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Be careful what you clean it with. I had a white saddle that got a little dirty, so I cleaned it and it actually darkened the material. Grayish, though, not yellow.
Now that I have a newer white saddle, anybody want to recommend something to clean it with? Simple Green and 409 killed my last one.
Now that I have a newer white saddle, anybody want to recommend something to clean it with? Simple Green and 409 killed my last one.
its especially great for wiping down the bike. Any grime, dirt, oil or grease gets wiped off with ease. leaves it shiny and clean and then I use a spray wax right after. Then once a month I wax it with a paste.
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Will my white saddle turn yellow?
Seriously, though: I've had them discolor from clothes and dirt, but not yellow.
10-03-11, 07:45 AM
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What I've seen white saddles do is the white dye can rub off, especially if you sweat a ton. Then you have dark grey spots.
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