Installing a new frame on Brooks Pro
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Installing a new frame on Brooks Pro
I have a nice Pro with a bent frame and ordered a new frame from Brooks. Has anyone put one of these on before and have any tips?
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a77impala
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From: Central South Dakota
Bikes: 04=LeMond Arravee, 08 LeMond Versailles, 92 Trek 970
I have replaced the leather on a few, drill out the rivets from the bottom. You will need a flat surface to lay the seat on to peen the new rivets. A flat piece of steel or an anvil works best. The easy way is get someone to hold the saddle so the rivet you are peening is flat against the leather. Then using a small ballpeen hammer [a piece of round stock steel will work also with a larger hammer] peen the rivet so it is tight against the leather but not so tight it deforms it. You have to do the nose first and the side ones are tough but just take your time. When you get the rivets tight you can then peen the top of the rivets so they blend smoothly with the seat. A small tack hammer works well for this, be careful not to hit the leather as it will dent.
Good Luck!
Be careful when drilling out the old rivets so they don't spin and damage the leather. You could use a small
grinder instead, like a dremel.
Good Luck!
Be careful when drilling out the old rivets so they don't spin and damage the leather. You could use a small
grinder instead, like a dremel.
Last edited by a77impala; 06-23-10 at 08:41 PM.
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a77impala
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Central South Dakota
Bikes: 04=LeMond Arravee, 08 LeMond Versailles, 92 Trek 970
Two seats I replaced the leather on.
I mistakenly put the one with steel rivets in the post, but they are easier to do.
I mistakenly put the one with steel rivets in the post, but they are easier to do.
Last edited by a77impala; 06-23-10 at 08:35 PM. Reason: oops





