Originally Posted by
Billy Bones
What McFlux said.
+2
Make sure that's true to the extent that the changes wrought by the previous owner's sit bones have had minimal effect. I've seen this happen pretty quickly. One of the charms of Brooks is they take on a mirror image of their owner's nether regions.
Just check that the leather is in good shape and not dried or moldy.
you'll need to get a tensioning wrench that is specific for Brooks saddle - BUT do not tighten it yet! read what Sheldon says about leather saddles.
http://sheldonbrown.com/leather.html
If you treat it right it will last for years.
