Thread: 3000 Miles on a Brooks B17...Results
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Old 04-25-08, 06:33 AM
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Instead of tensioning the leather, try re-adjusting your saddle tilt. I have thousands of miles on my touring Brooks (I have 6 others), and I have never had to tension the leather screw.

Also, have you used Proofhide on it?
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