How To Break In A Brooks Saddle

Video How to break the saddle in the streamBrooks leather saddles didn’t get the fame they are today based solely on good looks. While they are truly an eye-popping sight, it’s the comfort and durability that really shines when mounted on a bike. but it’s an investment that will last you a lifetime if cared for properly.So, for all the cyclists who’ve made their initial investment or are giving it a hard look, we’re adding this latest blog post to our “over-simplification” series. We aim to provide some very important and easy to understand knowledge to get the most out of your Brooks saddle. Let’s get started… Read more: How to Create and Use DIY Ink | Top Q&A Read more: how to dance in gta 5 | Top Q&ATools of the trade:First things first. Using just these three items, you’ll be able to break in, service and most importantly enjoy the renowned ride comfort provided by a genuine British Brooks saddle.

Any old cloth – paper towels will work.
Brooks Proofside – available here.
A Brooks wrench – comes with all Brooks leather saddles.

Read more: How to Create and Use DIY Ink | Top Q&A Read more: how to dance in gta 5 | Top Q&AStraight out of the box:Right out of the box, your saddle will be ready to roll as it’s pre-polished and tightened straight from the production line. They assured us of this during our factory tour, which you can read more about here. a human life. This is where our pro tips come in. Read more: How to Create and Use DIY Ink | Top Q&A Read more: how to dance in gta 5 | Top Q&ATo break in faster:Glue Brooks brand Proofide to the top (shiny) side of the saddle. Just use a moderate amount (one dot will do) and massage into the saddle with a small rag.

Lightly coat the entire surface of the saddle
Let it sit for about 10 minutes
Polish again with a clean rag to remove excess

Next, we’ll use that same technique to apply Proofide to the underside, yes the underside, of your saddle. This will help two things:

Softens the entire leather, so your wheel can break down the leather a little faster during the first few weeks of sitting in the saddle.
Makes the vulnerable raw underside of the skin slightly more weather resistant than the factory underside.

Read more: How to Create and Use DIY Ink | Top Q&A Read more: how to dance in gta 5 | Top Q&AMaintain:Re-registration is a must. Just like protecting your skin from the sun by applying and reapplying sunscreen, you’ll need to protect your saddle from everyday life with a regular Proofide coating. Notice the light from your first layer of Proofide foam drifting off the top of your saddle. The skin will be slightly rough and scratches may begin to appear. In the same way you would with your favorite leather shoes, continue to reapply a thin layer of Proofide and polish the saddle.Keep it dry! As we just said, moisture will cause your saddle to have no benefit in terms of durability. Overexposure to water (or any kind of dampness) can displace the natural oils in the skin, leading to dryness and cracking over time. This will result in a saddle that looks uncomfortable and uninteresting to ride. We know life happens all the time and it rains, but you can protect your saddle in two very simple ways:Finally, hold your saddle tight. You’ll notice that when you bend the saddle inward, the leather can begin to loosen and sag like a hammock across the steel frame. This is not good for your efficiency as a rider, and it affects the saddle in general. It also looks pretty ridiculous, so try to tighten it periodically when you notice this happening. Read more: How to create and use homemade water level | Top Q&A Read more: how to dance in gta 5 | Top Q&AEnjoy the ride:I know what you’re thinking. “That’s it?” and yes, that’s really it. Use this knowledge wisely, and you’ll have a saddle that will literally last a lifetime, and possibly even someone else’s after that (provided you give them the link). to this blog post.) Read more: How to Make and Use DIY Ink | Top Q&A Read more: how to dance in gta 5 | Top Q&A