Originally Posted by
tyrion
That bolt is to maintain the desired tension in the leather. Technically it does change the length but it's a miniscule change. Usually one doesn't touch that adjustment until after a number of years of use and the leather is sagging.
I haven't used a Brooks with holes/laces but I think that's another way to affect that sag/stiffness of the saddle.
Thank you. I appreciate you input.
Frank.