On 26 July, 16:18, JimD <rasterd...@comcast.net> wrote: > Not mine, the Riv's. > > I'm using a Brooks Swift and it is making noise. I'll characterize it > as a leathery squeak. > I've lubricated and checked the fasteners and think this is a leather > squeak not a rail to seat post or seat post to frame squeak. > > Has anyone here encountered such a problem?
Yes. > > Any experience/tips on how to cure saddle squeak? Look for a loose rivet and close it up. Oil the leather after releasing some tension. At least with the Wrights saddles the leather would likely mishape because it doesn't always draw in the oil evenly. So with the thicker Brooks I also am careful to detension before applying oil. Use castor oil if you don't have the Brooks dressing. If the squeak still exists it's more likely the saddle clamp and rail interface than the nose adjuster of the saddle. Sometimes a bit of paper around the saddle rail is needed to prevent the return of the squeak. For the adjuster, use a solid lubricant such as molybdenum disulphide for a long term cure. > > I'm particularly concerned as the Swift I used on Sierra-to-the-Sea > developed a bent tensioner bolt and went kaput. Wow! > It's a bummer as Swifts work great for me. I'm becoming skeptical > about their durability not to mention their acoustic qualities. > > -JImD -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
