White Saddle
05-25-10, 07:06 PM
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K2ProFlex baby!
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use different pants.
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05-25-10, 07:24 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Burn your jeans, hipster.
05-25-10, 08:17 PM
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05-25-10, 10:31 PM
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Coat the saddle in crisco and then cover it in saran wrap.
05-26-10, 11:36 AM
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they are a micro abrasive. on a wear item like tires, i wouldn't worry about it.
i wouldn't be about to go using those with frequency on a nice part like a saddle unless i wanted the saddle to get worse and worse with time. obviously, it depends on whether the saddle is leather, vinyl, or a different synthetic. for something absorbent like leather, i'd sooner use bleach than magic erasers.
i wouldn't be about to go using those with frequency on a nice part like a saddle unless i wanted the saddle to get worse and worse with time. obviously, it depends on whether the saddle is leather, vinyl, or a different synthetic. for something absorbent like leather, i'd sooner use bleach than magic erasers.
05-27-10, 07:40 PM
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I'd worry about gradual deterioration by using bleach on nice leather but I suppose if you diluted it enough, it wouldn't be a problem. I am thinking about getting a white saddle myself and wonder about keeping it nice. I would guess that precipitation (or more likely, perspiration) would be at the root of the problem but choosing a non-bleeding fabric should also be a priority.
Haven't tried the magic erasers but do notice that they easily take paint off walls, proof of their fairly aggressive abrasive qualities. I might have to try one on my tires though.
Haven't tried the magic erasers but do notice that they easily take paint off walls, proof of their fairly aggressive abrasive qualities. I might have to try one on my tires though.
05-27-10, 09:25 PM
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i hear ya, mine is a nice light blue from commuting now. I haven't tried to take it off yet, as i figure it'll just get back on there (why make the bed either? j/k)
If you find something that works, post it because i would like a nice and clean saddle every once and a while
If you find something that works, post it because i would like a nice and clean saddle every once and a while
05-27-10, 09:29 PM
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IMO saddles are like jeans or chuck taylors, they look better used.
I keep my bikes really clean, but i don't worry about the saddle
I keep my bikes really clean, but i don't worry about the saddle
05-27-10, 10:14 PM
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There's a reason bike saddles are traditionally dark colors. Think about it.
