Brooks Flyer
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Brooks Flyer
I have an old Brooks Champion Flyer that I use because I must ride on some very ruff roads. (A B 17 with springs) After several years, the springs start to squeak. I love the seat but some days the sound drives me nuts. Is there anything to make the springs quiet?
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My springs do it too on the flyer. I've justified it by telling myself "the little creaking sound means it's working!".
My commute its almost all MUP so I'm on headphones and I don't hear it. I agree the sound is kind of annoying but admittedly I've never tried to silence it.
if you succeed please share your method.
My commute its almost all MUP so I'm on headphones and I don't hear it. I agree the sound is kind of annoying but admittedly I've never tried to silence it.
if you succeed please share your method.
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Bikes: 2010 Origin8 CX700, 2003 Cannondale Backroads Cross Country, 1997 Trek mtn steel frame converted commuter/tourer, 1983 Univega Sportour, 2010 Surly LHT, Others...
Ride one flyer special, here.
Lube the nut/threads on tensioner.
Lightly hit the whole frame w/ just a bit of Obenauf's or ProofHide when conditioning the saddle. Keeps some oil residue on the metal frame and springs, cutting down corrosion potential.
So far, no squeaks.
Lube the nut/threads on tensioner.
Lightly hit the whole frame w/ just a bit of Obenauf's or ProofHide when conditioning the saddle. Keeps some oil residue on the metal frame and springs, cutting down corrosion potential.
So far, no squeaks.
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