Servus Rainman!

As a longtime Brooks Colt rider (alas, no more) I think I tightened the tesion bolt all of twice in about three years. The most important maintenance action I performed was to rub Neatsfoot oil into it every Monday night. After time, it fit my tush as though it was custom made!

I would advise that you use the Brooks Proofide instead of the oil. I always wore cycling shorts while riding, but the one time I didn't...black stains in the crotch of my jeans. Not cool!