I like using a good leather oil: Neetsfoot oil or any kind of baseball glove oil. Apply it heavily on the underside and somewhat less heavily on top. It will make a huge difference.
Steve Maas Long Beach, California
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> I just picked up a 69 Raleigh Professional with the original Brooks
> Professional (with small rivets). It looks like the leather is pulling
> and cracking around the front rivets. It is not bad now, but I really
> have not sat on it for more than a few seconds. Should I try to
> moisturize it? If so, what should I use. Or should I pull it off and
> save it for historical preservation. The rest of the bike is original. I
> want to ride her, not just look at her. Any help would be great.
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