Hard as a rock leather
03-07-12 | 10:49 AM
#26
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From: Louisville, KY
Looks like there are spots on there. Can't tell if that's just cracks/texture in the leather or if it's mildew.
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03-07-12 | 01:21 PM
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
I have one of those on my Zieleman, probably the most comfortable brooks type saddle that I have.
Mine wasn't in as dried out a state as yours.
That said, I sent RHM a brooks frame and a really old B15 top that was found under the floor at
the brooks factory. I had him cut it and replace the top on the Swallow/frame I sent. The leather
was thick, old and dry as a bone. I contacted Brooks about it and they recommended Proofide only.
I know Tony C. (brooks repairs) has commented on same issue on CR list but I can't find it with the
new format (google groups).
Marty
Mine wasn't in as dried out a state as yours.
That said, I sent RHM a brooks frame and a really old B15 top that was found under the floor at
the brooks factory. I had him cut it and replace the top on the Swallow/frame I sent. The leather
was thick, old and dry as a bone. I contacted Brooks about it and they recommended Proofide only.
I know Tony C. (brooks repairs) has commented on same issue on CR list but I can't find it with the
new format (google groups).
Marty
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03-07-12 | 01:57 PM
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From: Washington County, Vermont, USA
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Brooks insists on Proofide, which is kind of charming, but as the proverb says, there are more ways to the woods than one.
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