moist butt.....leather saddle ?
03-19-11, 07:01 PM
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moist butt.....leather saddle ?
My '71 Raleigh 'Sports' has a very comfy 'non leather' saddle, but after longer rides, things get a little damp on the rear end
, would a leather saddle help with this ? Ive never owned a leather saddle. The B66 looks good...
Thanks,dave
, would a leather saddle help with this ? Ive never owned a leather saddle. The B66 looks good...Thanks,dave
03-19-11, 07:08 PM
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A leather saddle will wick some of the moisture, and help to fight swamp ass. I leave the underside of my saddles untreated for this reason, but I'm sure there are a crowd of opinions on the matter. There are catalogs full of different style Brooks saddles, designed to provide comfort & performance for your specific needs.
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One caveat, they do require some vigorous bum conditioning to conform properly to your anatomy. The ischial protuberances, or sitbones, will settle into a new leather saddle after a few hundred miles or so. I like to treat my new saddles with leather conditioner under SaranWrap for 1/2 hour & Proofide, and start the limbering up process with some thumb work.
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Way too much information, I'm thinking. However, Shaneferd is right about leather being less sweaty. My experience with Brooks saddles is that they fit me like they were made for me, straight out of the box. I'd think I was a lucky rarity, but a surprising number of folks have the same experience.
Nice idea for an ad: "Brooks: Fighting Swamp Ass Since 1882!"
Tee shirts, anybody?
Nice idea for an ad: "Brooks: Fighting Swamp Ass Since 1882!"
Tee shirts, anybody?
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I believe that plastic covered or plastic based saddle have a bounce the heat back into the butt quality that I do not appreciate. The leather saddle not only wicks away moisture, it wicks away heat as well.
Just an old man's opinion.
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Another cooling feature is the holes in the B-17 or the slot in the Imperial. They really help. My Brooks Pro does not have holes, but still rides pretty cool.
03-19-11, 08:56 PM
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I slide on an ardvark waterproof cover on wet days and when I leave my bike outside locked up (I have fenders). Long plastic bags work great as well and even better if you don't have fenders and want to keep the bottom of the saddle dry.
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A plastic shower cap from the dollar store can be helpful, when stepping inside for awhile. I like to use them with a bowl full of leftovers too. Tapered drainplug & shower cap are touring essentials, for me...
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OK. I'll bite. What is the tapered drain plug for? (please don't it be having anything to do with saddles!)
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Originally Posted by Shaneferd
One caveat, they do require some vigorous bum conditioning to conform properly to your anatomy.
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Originally Posted by aixaix
OK. I'll bite. What is the tapered drain plug for? (please don't it be having anything to do with saddles!)
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I'll repeat this just because it may be useful information and/or will stir up a hornet's nest of controversy:
moisture, whether it's from a natural body-source (sweaty butt) or artificially introduced (damp washcloth) is the thing that breaks in a new all-leather saddle when combined with use (riding it).
moisture, whether it's from a natural body-source (sweaty butt) or artificially introduced (damp washcloth) is the thing that breaks in a new all-leather saddle when combined with use (riding it).
