Originally Posted by
Greg R
I've recently acquired 2 Brooks saddles. One is like new, used but very clean and a tad flexible. The other is weather beaten, surface cracks, a fair amount of flex; but I believe there's life left in it. I am using the Proofide leather dressing.
Go easy on the Proofide. A little bit once or twice a year is plenty.
My question is on the adjusting nut. How tight is tight enough? They both have the threaded rod near the beginning or starting end so I assume neither has had or very little adjustment.in their life.
Unless the saddle is visibly sagging, there's no reason to tighten the tension nut. If you do need to tighten it, go slow, so you don't tear the leather. Maybe half a turn at a time, ride it a while, and check again for sag.