Re: [CR] Saddle soaking

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

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Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:09:37 -0400
From: "Ken Freeman" <kenfreeman096@gmail.com>
To: <bikefll57@aol.com>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Saddle soaking


A number of places, but I just stumbled across this: http://www.therandonneeshop.com/.

Ken Freeman

On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 9:42 PM, <bikefll57@aol.com> wrote:
> Where does one find Proofide?
>
> Paul Andrews
> Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John D Proch <johnprochss@yahoo.com>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Sent: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 8:51 am
> Subject: Re: [CR] Saddle soaking
>
>
>
> Try soaking it in Red Wing boot oil in a Frisbee or an aluminum cooking pan
> for
> a day. Then treat with a small amount of Proofide. Don't use it for a
> month.
> It is really a nice touch.
>
> Best Regards,
> John Proch
> La Grange, Texas
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: nicbordeaux <nicbordeaux@yahoo.fr>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 4:56:44 PM
> Subject: [CR] Saddle soaking
>
>
> To quote Jerry "I made matters worse with massive application of Proofide"
> ...
> "It became totally soft and limp". Jerry, I would like to extend my
> sympathy.
>
> I can confirm this, I left mine to soak in a bucket of water for a long
> time,
> and on applying lubricant to the underside it indeed did become soft and
> limp.
>
> Actually, tried drowning a old brooks pro in water for 24 hours, it came
> out
> nice and pliable, so much so that it was possible to lace the "cheeks"
> together
> under the rails and make an interesting imitation of what some racers used
> to do
> with their leather, eg lace it so that it looks like a "swallow" or
> "swift".
> Unfortunately, in spite of applying lubricant sparingly, the thing has
> become as
> hard as a rock, with a distinct banana shape. Needless to say I won't be
> riding
> it.
>
> Guess I'll be avoiding soaking saddles, it obviously requires some
> experience.
>
> Nick March, Agen 47, France