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To tension or not to tension old Brooks saddle.
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01-12-12, 08:02 AM
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A modest amout of tensioning will take the sag out of the saddle and is part of regular maintinance.
Lacing will control the splaying of the saddle ( skirts flaring out), and will also raise the center of the saddle a bit if done too tightly.
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