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Nev wrote:
Just bought a bike off a guy, Bianchi SS mtb, and it had a brand new Brooks on it.

I have an old Professional that was my dad's when he was young on another bike, but don't ride it very often.

So basically this is my first Brooks. I've moved it to the bike I commute on.

Just ride it and forget it? Any treating or conditioning that needs to be done? How long until it's truely "my" seat?

Some people I know say this is the trick:
1: Soak it in water for 10 minutes.
2: Dry it off and go ride for an hour.
3: Done.

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The B-17 and Professional are the easiest Brooks to get along with. I've got Brooks saddles on all my bikes, have had Brooks saddles on all my bikes for quite a while and I've found the key is the tilt of the saddle. I've found that tilting the nose up until the aft section (where you actually sit) is more or less level will ensure a comfy ride. Also rotating the saddle a little left or right, depending on how you 'dress', will keep things orderly. I use Proofide mainly for keeping the leather looking good and if going out in bad weather, apply underneath the saddle so water can't enter the leather. If you're riding a fendered bike, you won't have that problem.





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Edited by Dave_Thompson (03/09/07 07:13 AM)

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