I got a new black B-17 in the mail a couple days ago, and just finished proofhiding it. how worried should i be about the dye rubbing off on my pants?

I haven't noticed any funny business.

even immediately after applying it?

Follow the care instructions for your Brooks. Proofide it and leave the damn thing alone for 24 hours, buff the surface and if you feel like, apply another coat - or just ride. The Proofide is akin to shoe polish for leather shoes. You're applying a protective coating to the leather to keep water out, keep the leather 'healthy' and supple enough to break in, but not sag and not dry out. Treat it properly and don't try to rush things. It has to soak into the leather, so leave it be for a bit.

just try and wear darker pants. It can leave a little bit of a darker area on your pants if they are light colored.

Jeans especially are meant to get dirty, who cares. Thats why we have washers and dryers, not to mention the neighborhood cleaner. If you are really concerned about the well being of your jeans wear some rags till your seat gets broken in, it's that simple. Has this question not been asked before? click SEARCH THIS THREAD, type query and VIOLA!

For me, not at all. Nothing. I waited 24 hours after PH application.

these seats seem like a pita

Actually they've been around for a hundred years precisely because it's not a PITA.

Maybe its just clueless people cause there are posts every damn day.

mine never did anything to my pants

Mine either. But *****. I'm still awaiting break-in. Still hard on my @ss.

good to know. obviously there are more important things to be concerned about in the world, i just didn't want to ruin a good pair of jeans.

Are you wearing tight white jeans? Good, then you are fine.

If you are wearing tight white jeans, you have bigger problems than the dye from the saddle coming off and onto your clothes.

What's wrong with tight n' whites?

haven't treated my brooks with anything yet...it was comfy on the 1st day

I wish I could treat my brooks like a disposable saddle. Treat that **** or you'll ruin it!

!!!!BROOKS IS MURDER!!!!

... sorry had to beat sp00ki to it


Never had a problem with my brooks leavin' marks.

I donno. If you ride enough, the oil from you skin/butt-sweat kind of does this job for you.

i will put something on it soon
you might be on to something with the sweat thing

Was told this by an old-timer that has been biking for primary mode of transit for like 50 years.

He is overweight, pulls centuries like nobody's bidness, drinks beer like water, and occasionally takes the motorcycle (old 1970's race bike) on a 180mph spin.

If he told me the world was flat, I would believe it

Brooks and Dunn

Only one appears to be wearing jeans.

Treat it, don't treat it, it's none of my business. But, why would you take such a risk with such an awesome saddle? I use Lexol to treat it, keeps her nice and soft. A $12 bottle will last a few years.

And I have some doubts about the butt sweat thing. It's more salty water than oil. Salt + Water + leather = Cracked and dry leather.

Mr. Wizard told this to me himself. Then he showed my how to make silly putty.

Sooooooo, you're saying leather and jeans are fine together... got it.

For some reason my brown brooks stains pants way easier than my black one [insert poo joke].