Saddle leather faded
06-18-05, 03:00 PM
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Saddle leather faded
Hi ,
The saddle leather on my bike is faded and looks really dry, does anyone have a quick tip that could add some moisture or bring it back? I hate to get rid of it but its so faded and dry. what would you do?
Thanks
The saddle leather on my bike is faded and looks really dry, does anyone have a quick tip that could add some moisture or bring it back? I hate to get rid of it but its so faded and dry. what would you do?
Thanks
06-18-05, 03:30 PM
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Is it a tensioned leather saddle like a Brooks or an Ideal? If so, you can try Brooks Proofhide. I'm sure Sheldon has an article on Brooks care somewhere at www.sheldonbrown.com
06-18-05, 04:09 PM
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I would try Neatsfoot Oil. I uss it on all my baseball gloves. It softens really well, and has a certain interesting smell.
06-18-05, 05:57 PM
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I used Kiwi stuff meant for shoe leather. I actually loved the results (shinier, darker, and much softer), but the B15 died the next day 
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*It didn't die from the Kiwi, it was long dead (and the hole in my pants didn't help).
.*It didn't die from the Kiwi, it was long dead (and the hole in my pants didn't help).
