Thread: Brooks Saddle for a commuter?
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Old 06-15-11 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jdswitters
What is proofhide made of anyway, unobtanium. The glands from something on the endangered species list? That stuff is expensive!
Are bees endangered? Proofide is a beeswax based compound similar to Obenauf's LP. Obenauf's is $14.00 for an 8oz tub. I bought one 4 years ago and I've used it on 4 Brooks saddles, 2 sofas, a recliner and the seat for my wife's mobility scooter; I still have half the tub left.
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