This tension should be good for the first six months that you own the saddle. • Brooks saddles are handmade from leather, a natural substance. Lightly coat the entire surface of the saddle. 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? Carry a plastic produce bag for rainy days, or get a saddle cover for your Brooks. Regular readers will know I have two bikes and each has a Brooks B17 saddle. These take a far bit of work to be honest! Apply Brooks brand Proofide to the top (shiny) side of your saddle. 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! You can view your recently viewed items here. Yes, the special just means copper rails. This is the best rim tape unless you need thinner tape for tight fitting tyres.I found Continental rim tape good for that. I then began tightening it, which popped it properly in position. What you are seeing is the leather bending over the forward contact point, likely caused by … However I found one guy who basically said. Please note this product has selling restrictions to your country. An open end 13mm will not work , I tried there is not enough clearance between the rails . BROOKS SADDLES BMP 172. 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 Tension spanner. The B17 lives to fight another day, thanks to the speedy delivery of the Brooks tension bolt. Brooks will extend a warranty to 10 years if a saddle is registered on its Web site. I think the threads on mine are stripped I cannot add tension the nut just turns. Brooks Saddle Tension Pin 64mm BMP173 quantity. 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. How do I care and maintain my Brooks leather saddle? by over-softening it and being a real heavyweight - it may need tightening, but I would go very carefully if I were you. ... Just take it easy – if you over tension the saddle, it won’t shrink back so please be conservative with it. There is even a child's version, the Colt. Glad I read comments here about using a spoon to lever it in, which got it almost into place. How long will it take for a leather saddle to break in? Pricing. It worked in minutes and was fantastic. Pros Does the job, quite difficult to fit. Pricing. RRP £4.50. The Spanner is used to tension the saddle in compensation for leather stretch. You may want to head to a local Brooks dealer for assistance. Pricing. As Brooks urge, it is best to avoid "rail biter" saddle clamps with built-in stress risers in favor of those that fully support the rails for the entire length of the clamp. • The kind of saddle clamp makes a big difference to saddle rail life. Discussion in 'Cycling Equipment' started by meehs, Oct 19, 2005. meehs New Member. OUR PRICE £4.00. However, I a… It’s founding actually dates all the way back to 1886 and they produce leather saddles. BROOKS SADDLES BYB 225. The Spanner works as expected. Just use a modest amount (a dab will do ya) and massage it into the saddle using a small rag. Let it sit for about 10 mins. Worth the cost to save a new saddle. Pricing. That's just the nature of the material. If you look at my first photo, you will see that my Brooks saddle has sagged considerably. going from memory, i seem to recall that the spanner engages what appears to be a nut positioned along the axis of the bolt. If it is not allow me to recommend a Brooks saddle. Reply. BROOKS SADDLES BYB 274. Looks like a spanner, I guess it will be perfect for the job. I have to share it. It is also not clear how to turn this nut without also turning the tension pin itself, which is loose enough to be turned with my fingers, and when I do this the nut and bolt turn together. Hi, that's unusual this spanner hasn't changed in 20 years. It will click in most of the way. The Spanner is used to tension the saddle in compensation for leather stretch. You could buy similar or cheaper but this is designed by brooks for brooks. (tension … A little routine oiling of a Brooks B-17 saddle (a gift from Peter) found me disassembling the tension mechanism for a thorough cleaning. Add to cart. For use with Team Professional, Professional S, B17, B17 S, B17 Narrow, Flyer Special, Flyer Special S, Swift/Swallow Chrome, B67, Conquest, Countess saddles. Brooks Saddle Tension Pin 64mm BMP173 $ 10.00. BROOKS SADDLES BMP 180. Save Share. I suppose if you got this one secondhand and someone had already neglected it - e.g. 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! This saddle, like all Brooks saddles except the racing models, has bag loops at the rear for a touring bag. They are made out of leather and are very comfortable. The funny thing is that it started to sag right away, breaking it in was a few days at best. Category: Brooks Saddles Tags: bmp173, bolt, Brooks, nut, pin, Saddle, Seat, tension. Sadly this part will not suit the B15, and we do not have an alternative that will suit either. Apart from the leather, all parts for the Brooks B-17 saddle may purchased as spares or replacements. For use with the following Brooks models: The newer bolts were longer which made it impossible to get in. The Brooks is a tensioned leather saddle. Enter your email address and click Subscribe. : I quite like to ride my bike, you should too, it is fun. 2 options. Brooks stocks and supplies replacement parts; repair of old saddles is still entirely possible, because the basic design of Brooks saddles … - Suits all Brooks Saddles Except Swallow Time will tell on this one. A Brooks B17 saddle will last for decades if looked after . Several variations are available, including a somewhat wider women's version. For use with the following Brooks models: B17 Special (Copper Rivets) Professional S Brooks leather saddles are suspended at two points, the front and back. Read all about fitting first and it's a breeze. This is one of those nice to have items, perhaps not essential as an open end spanner would probably fit into the available space, but it does however fit onto the nut easily, and allows more movement then a normal open ender would. You are welcome to return it for a refund. Bought this because I thought, 'well why not'. OUR PRICE £3.88. Looking forward to using and hoping I won't lose it before I get the chance. Personally, I would order up some rivets through a Brooks dealer and drill the ones out of the rear of the saddle. Ensure our Email Newsletter gets to your inbox by adding, The email address is not valid, please try again. I'm not particularly light, but I have never had to tighten up any of them. 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. I know I've got the right part and I've read its a bit tricky but I don't have a clue how I'm supposed to stretch the saddle to engage the bolt in to the nose piece! Brooks recommend that you inspect your saddle after every six months; there are two guidelines to help you decide whether, or not, to add more tension: - The aim is to maintain a fairly flat profile on the leather, when viewed from the side, just like when it was new. BROOKS SADDLES BYB 131. The photos don't quite do it justice. Then hammer it with a chisel/screwdriver and rubber mallet into the hole. It is made to fit on the tension nut under nose saddle where standard wrenches would be a tight fit. OUR PRICE £3.70. Tension bolt for Brooks saddles, basically a special bolt with a rounded insert type head to fit the nose piece of a Brooks saddle. The regular steel, black enameled frame is available for US$20; the titanium version retails at US$260. If you have any questions ask here or phone 01278 441500 (+44 1278 441500). OUR PRICE £3.60. It is an overpriced tool. At Brooks, we take saddle making very seriously, with dedication, passion and care throughout every crucial step. The Brooks saddle is manufactured by an independent cycling company called, you guessed it, Brooks. Hopefully the saddle that comes with the bike is comfortable for you. How to Lace a Brooks Saddle. I have several Brooks saddles, some from new and some very ancient. I've replaced a number of Brooks saddle covers on new powdercoated rails when the old (chrome) rails broke. Tie everything together with plastic cable ties, holds it together then use a spoon concave section to head of the pin. Wet leather under tension stretches, and stays stretched after it dries. now back to brooks saddles. 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. You can view your recently viewed items here. I guess my Brooks B17 is a little too old for this spanner. Pricing. Pricing. In the Brooks saddle case the force is actually a compression, but the principal is the same. 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 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. My 40 year old B17 now looks, and feels, ready to do many more years service. Ensure our Email Newsletter gets to your inbox by adding, The email address is not valid, please try again. Tension bolt for Brooks saddles, basically a special bolt with a rounded insert type head to fit the nose piece of a Brooks saddle. This will take all the tension off the nose … 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. The shape and design of this tool is perfect for adjusting your saddle. OUR PRICE £3.90. Polish it off with a clean rag to remove excess. This meant re-riveting, something you won't have to do to simply replace the tension bolt. Joined: Nov 7, 2003 Messages: 1,868 Likes Received: 0. and stretch out the loop and nose with the back of the spoon (using it as a lever) , push the pin down the concave part of the spoon with your weight. Expensive for a bolt but well worth it to regain use of my saddle. ... D on’t tension it - Many cyclists immediately try to correct the shape of the saddle by tensioning it. Enter your email address and click Subscribe. I needed this to tighten the tension bolt on my brooks b 17 saddle. This the best tool for getting the tension right on most Books (some use a 4mm hex) . I bought it from SJS had trouble fitting it, looked on the internet and so did everyone else. Wallingford bike is a good source for covers.--Shannon . Afraid it does not fit. Tension bolt arrived quite quickly. OUR PRICE £3.60. The Brooks B17 is a medium-width saddle which generally works well for sport cyclists. 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. Brooks Saddle Tension Adjustment? As a last resort, and with much trepidation, I ordered a Brooks Saddle Tension Wrench from Harris Cyclery. Brooks England ▶ Brooks Standard Chrome Tension Shackle. Please note this product has selling restrictions to your country. Aaron's Bicycle Repair in Seattle also offers leather-saddle repair. What can I say that hasn't been said? Hi, the tension pin’s just snapped on my B17 Special- is this the correct pin? 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. 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