What bike to you have it on? are you riding upright or more bent over?
that looks like is should be on a bike where you are riding upright....and may not be comfy if not.
also different bottoms fit different saddles. i.e I can ride swift, b17 but couldn't ride b17-N imperial
I think soaking is more likely to wreck it than anything
best best is find one that works and sell the old girl
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(looking for Torpado Super light frame/fork or for Raleigh International frame fork 58cm)