Brooks saddle problem.

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04-02-15 | 12:19 PM

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rmfnla

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Originally Posted by rumrunn6

my Dad returns all kinds of stuff to original manufactures, like knives and coats. I'm always so surprised how willing companies can be to refurbish or replace items. send it to Brooks and explain your situation. don't ask for anything, just see what happens. you might get lucky in some way. if they do you a solid, come back here and tell what a great company they are

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04-02-15 | 12:53 PM

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Wanderer

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Kinda hard to tell; but, the top and bottom of that saddle looks like it was soaked in some type of oil...... Killed it!

04-02-15 | 01:02 PM

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fietsbob

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There is a Pensilvania Company that does leather saddle servicing But the Basic B17 is only about $80 new.

04-02-15 | 02:08 PM

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[MENTION=400344]willydstyle[/MENTION], a guy here on BF [MENTION=73614]rhm[/MENTION] puts new leather covers on old saddles. Contact him if you're interested.

RHM Saddles ? RHM Saddles

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04-03-15 | 10:50 AM

#30

zebede

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Originally Posted by a77impala

The leather will not shrink to its former shape! It will keep the shape you formed when wet, it will shrink very little. Not enough to make a difference I'm afraid.
Tying the skirts together will help keep the center firm and may be enough to save yours.
Good luck.

LACE IT! As impala says this will adjust tension, may be enough.

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