Originally Posted by
noobinsf
The red flags tend to be severe cracking (which yours does not have), tears around the rivets, severe bowing of the leather, excessive use of the tension bolt, or a bent metal frame. That one looks to be in good shape. Just a thin layer of Proofide as recommended by Brooks and it should be good to go.
I knew to look for the cracking around the bolts, thanks for the tips. The only brooks I’ve ever ridden has bee a new one, other than that it’s been turbos.