Originally Posted by Shiznaz
I got a brooks over the weekend too. British Racing Green B-17 Champion Deluxe with hammered rivets. It looks pretty pimped-out but it seems that at least for now its pimp hand is very strong, so I'm going to have to spend a while breaking it in. Should I listen to sheldon (quick way) or brooks (safe way) on how to break it in?
don't slather it in any crazy leather-treatment oil. if you must, put a really thin coat of proofide on it (top side and underside if you're not using fenders) and just ride it to break it in. it will feel better once you get used to it and you have it positioned the way you like. one trick is to raise your handlebars a little (which prevents you from sliding forward on the saddle and sitting on the nose of it with the taint).