It will click in most of the way. Just use a modest amount (a dab will do ya) and massage it into the saddle using a small rag. At Brooks, we take saddle making very seriously, with dedication, passion and care throughout every crucial step. OUR PRICE £3.70. Brooks leather saddles are suspended at two points, the front and back. The Brooks saddle is manufactured by an independent cycling company called, you guessed it, Brooks. An open end 13mm will not work , I tried there is not enough clearance between the rails . Pricing. Add to cart. Afraid it does not fit. I think the threads on mine are stripped I cannot add tension the nut just turns. if the nut is separate from the bolt (captive to the frame), then i'd assume that righty would be tighty for the leather (backing off the frame). Let it sit for about 10 mins. In the Brooks saddle case the force is actually a compression, but the principal is the same. However I found one guy who basically said. ... Just take it easy – if you over tension the saddle, it won’t shrink back so please be conservative with it. I want to tension the saddle but I am having a very bad right brain day in knowing which way to turn the wrench to tension. If yours breaks (I have had 2 break) you will need one of these, they can be quite tricky to fit, it does not look so but wait till you try! Wet leather under tension stretches, and stays stretched after it dries. Polish it off with a clean rag to remove excess. Yes, the special just means copper rails. A little routine oiling of a Brooks B-17 saddle (a gift from Peter) found me disassembling the tension mechanism for a thorough cleaning. You can view your recently viewed items here. How long will it take for a leather saddle to break in? Read all about fitting first and it's a breeze. I suppose if you got this one secondhand and someone had already neglected it - e.g. Brooks B17 saddle Tension bolt for Brooks saddles, basically a special bolt with a rounded insert type head to fit the nose piece of a Brooks saddle. Hopefully the saddle that comes with the bike is comfortable for you. This the best tool for getting the tension right on most Books (some use a 4mm hex) . Brooks stocks and supplies replacement parts; repair of old saddles is still entirely possible, because the basic design of Brooks saddles … However, I a… The shape and design of this tool is perfect for adjusting your saddle. now back to brooks saddles. Regular readers will know I have two bikes and each has a Brooks B17 saddle. If you have any questions ask here or phone 01278 441500 (+44 1278 441500). You may want to head to a local Brooks dealer for assistance. The Spanner works as expected. Hi, that's unusual this spanner hasn't changed in 20 years. Aaron's Bicycle Repair in Seattle also offers leather-saddle repair. That's just the nature of the material. Pricing. Brooks will extend a warranty to 10 years if a saddle is registered on its Web site. ... D on’t tension it - Many cyclists immediately try to correct the shape of the saddle by tensioning it. I say “with much trepidation,” because Sheldon Brown warned, “In almost every case that I know of where someone has tried to adjust the tension with this nut, the saddle has been ruined. What you are seeing is the leather bending over the forward contact point, likely caused by … Proper tension is important for the structural stability of your saddle There are three points on the saddle and if one of them is off or in this case no tension, the weight distribution will not be balanced and can lead to breaking the hardware on the frame of the saddle, or most commonly the nose pin. Tension bolt arrived quite quickly. Pricing. Proper tension is important for the structural stability of your saddle; Make sure that the leather is nourished and isn’t looking dry; Do you offer spare parts if something breaks? OUR PRICE £4.00. Our leather saddles use only top-grade, vegetable tanned leather and are built to age beautifully, bearing the hallmarks of each journey, every discovery and all the paths you will follow. My 40 year old B17 now looks, and feels, ready to do many more years service. Pricing. I also know that Brooks sells a spanner specifically for this purpose, but my saddle has a standard 14 mm nut on the tension pin, and it doesn't look to me that the Brooks spanner will fit this. It is made to fit on the tension nut under nose saddle where standard wrenches would be a tight fit. Ready to ride for all weathers and roads, the flexibility of a natural rubber top on the simple construction of our cambium saddle has been designed to move with you on the journey. Looks like a spanner, I guess it will be perfect for the job. Enter your email address and click Subscribe. Discussion in 'Cycling Equipment' started by meehs, Oct 19, 2005. meehs New Member. Looking forward to using and hoping I won't lose it before I get the chance. OUR PRICE £3.60. Bought this because I thought, 'well why not'. Reply. The Brooks B17 is a medium-width saddle which generally works well for sport cyclists. I then began tightening it, which popped it properly in position. Joined: Nov 7, 2003 Messages: 1,868 Likes Received: 0. So watch the leather around the rivets, you can usually see signs in the leather before it tears, let off some tension in this case. The Spanner is used to tension the saddle in compensation for leather stretch. If you look at my first photo, you will see that my Brooks saddle has sagged considerably. These take a far bit of work to be honest! As long as you put the tension back and check it on a regular basis, I don't think there should be any long term damage to the saddle. BROOKS SADDLES BMP 180. Time will tell on this one. BROOKS SADDLES BYB 225. going from memory, i seem to recall that the spanner engages what appears to be a nut positioned along the axis of the bolt. It is made to fit on the tension nut under nose saddle where standard wrenches would be a tight fit. Pricing. Apply Brooks brand Proofide to the top (shiny) side of your saddle. Tension bolt for Brooks saddles, basically a special bolt with a rounded insert type head to fit the nose piece of a Brooks saddle. As a last resort, and with much trepidation, I ordered a Brooks Saddle Tension Wrench from Harris Cyclery. Pros Does the job, quite difficult to fit. It’s founding actually dates all the way back to 1886 and they produce leather saddles. If it is not allow me to recommend a Brooks saddle. Brooks Saddle Tension Pin 64mm BMP173 quantity. Carry a plastic produce bag for rainy days, or get a saddle cover for your Brooks. - Suits all Brooks Saddles Except Swallow You can view your recently viewed items here. You could buy similar or cheaper but this is designed by brooks for brooks. For use with the following Brooks models: B17 Special (Copper Rivets) Professional S Sadly this part will not suit the B15, and we do not have an alternative that will suit either. For use with the following Brooks models: The newer bolts were longer which made it impossible to get in. Brooks England Cambium All Weather Bike Seat - High Mileage, Waterproof, Carved/Standard Bicycle Saddle (C15, C17, C19) 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,029 $86.77 - $126.99 It is an overpriced tool. Enter your email address and click Subscribe. I've replaced a number of Brooks saddle covers on new powdercoated rails when the old (chrome) rails broke. 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