I guess folks here haven't heard of that staple in the Brooks catalogue fo r years and years (although I don't think it is anymore): the Brooks "undershield" which was a stiff leathercloth and later plastic shield that
fit under the saddle and prevented spray and road guck from soaking where it really counts: the unfinished underbelly of a saddle. Keeping rain of f the top of the saddle: well the rider did that (!) and a plastic bag would
suffice when off the machine. Another nice way to protect the underside of a saddle, as I demonstrated too definatively during Dan Artley's recent sodden summer ride, is carrying a spare tubular snug under the saddle in the back. Worked like a charm. My nice Woolistic white socks turned bl ack from sodden Detto Pietro shoes but that's another issue.
To see the Brooks undershield, check out any of the catalogues on the excellent Wallingford site:
http://www.brooksarchives.info/
Peter Kohler Washington DC USA
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