Brooks Saddle customization.
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Brooks Saddle customization.
Ok so there it is.
I want to customize my brooks saddle. (IMO its the most comfortable and worthy of my $150 or what ever they cost these days)
I am trying to complete a murdered out build for boozer cruiser or just a grimey ass tank of a bike. I have my sunday bike so no need to make this one pretty.
I am hating the silver or copper rivets on the Brooks leather saddles. OCD i guess or just annoyed I cant even pay for the hassle to be done out the box... but i have time on my hands this quarantine..
Has anybody done this? or customized the set up at least. im sure their has to be other people out here that feel the same (all of the C17-19 have black rivets)
fotos or options on this would be lovely. thanks
just trying to get the bike game in check before the gates of hell are opened back up.
cheers
I want to customize my brooks saddle. (IMO its the most comfortable and worthy of my $150 or what ever they cost these days)
I am trying to complete a murdered out build for boozer cruiser or just a grimey ass tank of a bike. I have my sunday bike so no need to make this one pretty.
I am hating the silver or copper rivets on the Brooks leather saddles. OCD i guess or just annoyed I cant even pay for the hassle to be done out the box... but i have time on my hands this quarantine..
Has anybody done this? or customized the set up at least. im sure their has to be other people out here that feel the same (all of the C17-19 have black rivets)
fotos or options on this would be lovely. thanks
just trying to get the bike game in check before the gates of hell are opened back up.
cheers
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It would help us to know exactly what model you have. I read the post several times and you don't make it clear unless I missed something. People have customized leather saddles over the years. Generally, most of the customization revolves around cutting away leather in order to attain a different shape and fit. Some also add laces to help the saddle maintain its shape.
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Ok so there it is.
I want to customize my brooks saddle. (IMO its the most comfortable and worthy of my $150 or what ever they cost these days)
I am trying to complete a murdered out build for boozer cruiser or just a grimey ass tank of a bike. I have my sunday bike so no need to make this one pretty.
I am hating the silver or copper rivets on the Brooks leather saddles. OCD i guess or just annoyed I cant even pay for the hassle to be done out the box... but i have time on my hands this quarantine..
Has anybody done this? or customized the set up at least. im sure their has to be other people out here that feel the same (all of the C17-19 have black rivets)
fotos or options on this would be lovely. thanks
just trying to get the bike game in check before the gates of hell are opened back up.
cheers
I want to customize my brooks saddle. (IMO its the most comfortable and worthy of my $150 or what ever they cost these days)
I am trying to complete a murdered out build for boozer cruiser or just a grimey ass tank of a bike. I have my sunday bike so no need to make this one pretty.
I am hating the silver or copper rivets on the Brooks leather saddles. OCD i guess or just annoyed I cant even pay for the hassle to be done out the box... but i have time on my hands this quarantine..
Has anybody done this? or customized the set up at least. im sure their has to be other people out here that feel the same (all of the C17-19 have black rivets)
fotos or options on this would be lovely. thanks
just trying to get the bike game in check before the gates of hell are opened back up.
cheers
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Although I don't necessarily recommend it, this dude posted a "how-to" for those insisting on cutting up their Brooks.
https://www.instructables.com/id/Pla...rooks-Swallow/
https://www.instructables.com/id/Pla...rooks-Swallow/
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Although I don't necessarily recommend it, this dude posted a "how-to" for those insisting on cutting up their Brooks.
https://www.instructables.com/id/Pla...rooks-Swallow/
https://www.instructables.com/id/Pla...rooks-Swallow/
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Well I prefer the classic B17 but I do like the conquest also. I have had a few other models but I dont like the adapter for the 67s or any of the majorly springy models.
I have seen some of the fancy names do some C-models with anodized rivets. but Id just like a all black saddle. no silver or copper rivs no silver rails... im sure I cant be the only one.
Plus anytime ive ever done any maintenance to a brooks its basically game over the components seem to not be that promising to loosing or tightening.
Id gladly pay 150$ plus for all of this done for me already. but it is cool to see the custom customs... not the backyard throwing knife cut outs but just cool to see the different creative process.
I have seen some of the fancy names do some C-models with anodized rivets. but Id just like a all black saddle. no silver or copper rivs no silver rails... im sure I cant be the only one.
Plus anytime ive ever done any maintenance to a brooks its basically game over the components seem to not be that promising to loosing or tightening.
Id gladly pay 150$ plus for all of this done for me already. but it is cool to see the custom customs... not the backyard throwing knife cut outs but just cool to see the different creative process.
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I haven't ridden it enough to have a firm opinion, but I got a Conquest a few years back and put it on a Redline Monogog. The times I rode it, I thought it might be THE saddle for gravel rides or some buffed-out singletrack. It reeks of quality.
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Well I prefer the classic B17 but I do like the conquest also. I have had a few other models but I dont like the adapter for the 67s or any of the majorly springy models.
I have seen some of the fancy names do some C-models with anodized rivets. but Id just like a all black saddle. no silver or copper rivs no silver rails... im sure I cant be the only one.
Plus anytime ive ever done any maintenance to a brooks its basically game over the components seem to not be that promising to loosing or tightening.
Id gladly pay 150$ plus for all of this done for me already. but it is cool to see the custom customs... not the backyard throwing knife cut outs but just cool to see the different creative process.
I have seen some of the fancy names do some C-models with anodized rivets. but Id just like a all black saddle. no silver or copper rivs no silver rails... im sure I cant be the only one.
Plus anytime ive ever done any maintenance to a brooks its basically game over the components seem to not be that promising to loosing or tightening.
Id gladly pay 150$ plus for all of this done for me already. but it is cool to see the custom customs... not the backyard throwing knife cut outs but just cool to see the different creative process.
https://www.brooksengland.com/en_row...ved-black.html
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By the way, can any members here give a testimonial on how the Cambium saddles hold up? I've seen some reviews that were less than stellar. Basically, showing the tops all worn down and frayed, etc.
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I actually did this (on a blue basic B17 I got on discount). I used an Xacto knife. For the bike in question, it was an improvement. I wouldn't go so far as to recommend this approach, but it can alter the characteristics of the saddle. I also have un-mutilated (and pricier) Brooks saddles, which were, for whatever reason, more comfortable than this blue one. This one wasn't living up to expectations, so it was either alter it or put it on a shelf.
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I actually did this (on a blue basic B17 I got on discount). I used an Xacto knife. For the bike in question, it was an improvement. I wouldn't go so far as to recommend this approach, but it can alter the characteristics of the saddle. I also have un-mutilated (and pricier) Brooks saddles, which were, for whatever reason, more comfortable than this blue one. This one wasn't living up to expectations, so it was either alter it or put it on a shelf.
I am not surprised that a special blue Brooks felt different. I purchased a green and copper B-17 Special and it is beyond firm. It is on a bike that sadly will get little action for awhile, so there is little chance of it breaking in anytime soon.
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Cutting the skirts off really helped. It would look better if the rails were chrome.
I recently bought a Gilles Berthoud saddle, since my copper-rivet Brooks was insufficiently boutique and expensive. It feels quite different. I'm still trying to decide if I like it better.
I recently bought a Gilles Berthoud saddle, since my copper-rivet Brooks was insufficiently boutique and expensive. It feels quite different. I'm still trying to decide if I like it better.
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Your cog is slipping.
The updated "All Weather" models use a different fabric top and have a much slicker feel. The edges are also very smooth. My wife has been using one for a little over a year and it's holding up really well. It's still dark black and hasn't gotten ratty looking at all.
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Speaking of Brooks saddles: How long would you say it takes to break it in? People say it's the most comfortable saddle ever, but I'm still working through mine.
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The first couple of versions sucked. The fabric was very rough and it seems like they hadn't quite figured out what to do along the edges, which would fray really quickly and fall apart.
The updated "All Weather" models use a different fabric top and have a much slicker feel. The edges are also very smooth. My wife has been using one for a little over a year and it's holding up really well. It's still dark black and hasn't gotten ratty looking at all.
The updated "All Weather" models use a different fabric top and have a much slicker feel. The edges are also very smooth. My wife has been using one for a little over a year and it's holding up really well. It's still dark black and hasn't gotten ratty looking at all.
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Some Brooks feel great right out of the box and others take years to fully break in. Some recommend methods of speeding up the process and still others say absolutely do not!
I love my Brooks saddles but as I stated above, they are all unique. They all seem to behave differently. I also have a several other leather saddles, Wright's and Ideale, specifically and they are way different as well.
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Too many variables to make a definitive statement. How often you ride, the model of the saddle, your body weight, where you ride (weather, humidity, etc.) all play a role.
Some Brooks feel great right out of the box and others take years to fully break in. Some recommend methods of speeding up the process and still others say absolutely do not!
I love my Brooks saddles but as I stated above, they are all unique. They all seem to behave differently. I also have a several other leather saddles, Wright's and Ideale, specifically and they are way different as well.
Some Brooks feel great right out of the box and others take years to fully break in. Some recommend methods of speeding up the process and still others say absolutely do not!
I love my Brooks saddles but as I stated above, they are all unique. They all seem to behave differently. I also have a several other leather saddles, Wright's and Ideale, specifically and they are way different as well.