[CR] Someone recently asked about breaking in a recalcitrant Brooks
saddle. Here is an Oldie But Goodie method from years gone by
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From: Tom Sanders <tesanders@comcast.net>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 17:30:51 -0400
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Subject: [CR] Someone recently asked about breaking in a recalcitrant Brooks
saddle. Here is an Oldie But Goodie method from years gone by
Step by step instructions of "How to Soften a Brooks Saddle" - taken =
from a British
cycling club magazine.
1. Take saddle and a large stone.
2. Place both saddle and stone in a large saucepan.
3. Fill with water.
4. Bring to boil.
5. Simmer for 6 hours.
6. Pour water away.
7. Throw saddle away.
8. Drill hole in stone and fix to seatpost.