Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

[Beth H]

Any leather shop will have a leather punch in plier form that is affordable 
(under $20) and works well.
I use it to punch holes in leather and rubber fender flaps, too.
Beth in PDX

On Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:00:35 AM UTC-7, N. Llama wrote:
>
> Speaking of lacing Brooks saddles, does anyone have a basic DIY for it? Do 
> I need a Leather Punch or Awl or can I do it at home with other tools?
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

[Ron Mc]

I used a small drill and followed it up with a leather awl on a Shapleigh's 
Hardware c 1950 pocket knife.  




On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 8:15:29 AM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> I killed a basic B-17 one day on a long ride in a downpour.  
>
> 
>
> Lacing the flaps recovered it into a usable saddle.  
>
>
> On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 8:06:48 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
>>
>> In addition to adding tension to the nose bolt, lacing the bottom flaps 
>> of the saddle may also help encourage the top back into form. 
>>
>> I used a Flyer on my Riv for the last couple years.  It was my first 
>> Brooks, and I applied a light application of neatsfoot oil when I got it, 
>> to help it soften more quickly.  My mistake!  The neatsfoot accelerated the 
>> stretch too much (I haven't done that again).
>>
>> I tensioned the nose bolt and laced the bottom flaps, and now it's more 
>> rideable.  I moved it to my fat bike, where I really appreciate the 
>> springs, and I replaced it with a Flyer Special on my Riv.
>>
>> -Tim
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 6:26 AM, Michael Hechmer  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Why not get a sprung seat post and the saddle that fits you best?  My 
>>> wife uses the Thud Buster on our tandem and likes it.  We have had it 5 
>>> years and haven't even replaced the flex part.
>>>
>>> Michael
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 3:16:49 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:

 Rivet doesn't make sprung saddles, or I would try one. I emailed them 
 about it. They don't like the weight of a sprung saddle, and they didn't 
 get the appeal of sprung.

 I like sprung saddles. Just wish the leather shape wouldn't change so 
 easily.

 Brooks is coming out with a Cambium type sprung saddle in 2016 that I 
 will be interested to try.

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Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

[N. Llama]

Speaking of lacing Brooks saddles, does anyone have a basic DIY for it? Do 
I need a Leather Punch or Awl or can I do it at home with other tools?


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Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

[Tim Gavin]

In addition to adding tension to the nose bolt, lacing the bottom flaps of
the saddle may also help encourage the top back into form.

I used a Flyer on my Riv for the last couple years.  It was my first
Brooks, and I applied a light application of neatsfoot oil when I got it,
to help it soften more quickly.  My mistake!  The neatsfoot accelerated the
stretch too much (I haven't done that again).

I tensioned the nose bolt and laced the bottom flaps, and now it's more
rideable.  I moved it to my fat bike, where I really appreciate the
springs, and I replaced it with a Flyer Special on my Riv.

-Tim

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 6:26 AM, Michael Hechmer  wrote:

> Why not get a sprung seat post and the saddle that fits you best?  My wife
> uses the Thud Buster on our tandem and likes it.  We have had it 5 years
> and haven't even replaced the flex part.
>
> Michael
>
>
> On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 3:16:49 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:
>>
>> Rivet doesn't make sprung saddles, or I would try one. I emailed them
>> about it. They don't like the weight of a sprung saddle, and they didn't
>> get the appeal of sprung.
>>
>> I like sprung saddles. Just wish the leather shape wouldn't change so
>> easily.
>>
>> Brooks is coming out with a Cambium type sprung saddle in 2016 that I
>> will be interested to try.
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: How to get out Brooks sit bone divets sop the rear frame down;t dig into my rear end.

[Ron Mc]

I killed a basic B-17 one day on a long ride in a downpour.  



Lacing the flaps recovered it into a usable saddle.  


On Monday, August 31, 2015 at 8:06:48 AM UTC-5, Tim Gavin wrote:
>
> In addition to adding tension to the nose bolt, lacing the bottom flaps of 
> the saddle may also help encourage the top back into form. 
>
> I used a Flyer on my Riv for the last couple years.  It was my first 
> Brooks, and I applied a light application of neatsfoot oil when I got it, 
> to help it soften more quickly.  My mistake!  The neatsfoot accelerated the 
> stretch too much (I haven't done that again).
>
> I tensioned the nose bolt and laced the bottom flaps, and now it's more 
> rideable.  I moved it to my fat bike, where I really appreciate the 
> springs, and I replaced it with a Flyer Special on my Riv.
>
> -Tim
>
> On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 6:26 AM, Michael Hechmer  > wrote:
>
>> Why not get a sprung seat post and the saddle that fits you best?  My 
>> wife uses the Thud Buster on our tandem and likes it.  We have had it 5 
>> years and haven't even replaced the flex part.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 3:16:49 PM UTC-4, Lungimsam wrote:
>>>
>>> Rivet doesn't make sprung saddles, or I would try one. I emailed them 
>>> about it. They don't like the weight of a sprung saddle, and they didn't 
>>> get the appeal of sprung.
>>>
>>> I like sprung saddles. Just wish the leather shape wouldn't change so 
>>> easily.
>>>
>>> Brooks is coming out with a Cambium type sprung saddle in 2016 that I 
>>> will be interested to try.
>>>
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