Ideale saddle has a slight reek about it
03-15-11 | 01:38 PM
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Ideale saddle has a slight reek coming from it
I received a vintage Ideale saddle recently. When I got it out of the box I immediately noticed a "less than aromatic" odor coming from it. Can I spray something like Febreeze on it or will that damage it? There is a tack shop about a block away so maybe I should go ask them.
03-15-11 | 01:48 PM
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I received a vintage Ideale saddle recently. When I got it out of the box I immediately noticed a "less than aromatic" odor coming from it. Can I spray something like Febreeze on it or will that damage it? There is a tack shop about a block away so maybe I should go ask them.
Try putting it in a ZipLoc bag for a week, with a bunch of mint and eucalyptus leaves. That might help.
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03-15-11 | 02:00 PM
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It's no joke. I've been to France. Seriously, many people smell bad. A Metro car on a hot day is rank.
I'd echo Neal's suggestion. Treat it with Proofide or this Aussie stuff; my favorite. Beef tallow. . . . mmmmmm.
I'd echo Neal's suggestion. Treat it with Proofide or this Aussie stuff; my favorite. Beef tallow. . . . mmmmmm.
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03-15-11 | 02:08 PM
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probably mildew (maybe even mold) and the cure for that is fresh air and sunshine...seriously. You don't want to bake it in the sun, and it may take more than a day, but it works. Hope it's summertime where you are, it isn't here in "sunny" (nope) NorCal!
03-15-11 | 02:09 PM
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I'm a used saddle-phob.........for this very reason....
That's why I didn't mind at all buying the new re-released Concor for my bike!
Buyng a used saddle to me is just a layer of lycra and maybe some chamois away from you-know-what...e...ver.....although not as bad a buying used bike shorts....
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That's why I didn't mind at all buying the new re-released Concor for my bike!
Buyng a used saddle to me is just a layer of lycra and maybe some chamois away from you-know-what...e...ver.....although not as bad a buying used bike shorts....
JMPO.......
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03-15-11 | 02:10 PM
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i guess its similiar to sitting on a public toilet.
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03-15-11 | 02:17 PM
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03-15-11 | 02:32 PM
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Sounds like one BAD ASS saddle you have there
It takes a LONG time to rid leather of foul oders. Place it in a Zip-Loc bag with baking soda for at least a week then leave outside for at least another week.
It takes a LONG time to rid leather of foul oders. Place it in a Zip-Loc bag with baking soda for at least a week then leave outside for at least another week.
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03-15-11 | 02:35 PM
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03-15-11 | 02:44 PM
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I have a used Ideale saddle on its way to me. I WAS excited. Now I'm worried...
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03-15-11 | 03:48 PM
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03-15-11 | 05:07 PM
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03-15-11 | 05:15 PM
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Saute' in it a nice mirepoix with chanterelles and aromatic herbs and serve it as the second course. This calls for a heady Malbec.
seriously tho', I think I'd scrub it down real well with saddle soap a few times, maybe even a baking soda dry bath for a week ...and then Proofide it.
seriously tho', I think I'd scrub it down real well with saddle soap a few times, maybe even a baking soda dry bath for a week ...and then Proofide it.