How do you adjust the tension on a Brooks saddle?

Make an adjustment

1. – Work from the front of the saddle.
2. – Use your tensioning spanner.
3. – Make a ¼ or ½ clockwise turn on the tension pin nut (90° or 180°)
4. – Please watch to ensure that only the nut turns and the pin itself does not.

What angle should a Brooks saddle be?

A supremely comfortable saddle thanks to its flexible, hammock-like, performance that moves with every pedal stroke, the B17 is a bike seat designed for the 60° angled riding position.

How do you break in a Brooks saddle fast?

For a Faster Break-in:

1. Lightly coat the entire surface of the saddle.
2. Let it sit for about 10 mins.
3. Polish it off with a clean rag to remove excess.

How do you tie a Brooks Imperial saddle?

I used a needle nose pliers to tighten the lacing.

1. Step 1: Tie a Knot at One End. Tie a standard knot at one end of the lace.
2. Step 2: Lace Back and Forth. Pull the lace all the way out, put it back into the the very next hole, and out the other side.
3. Step 3: Tighten the Laces.
4. Step 4: Tie a Knot at the Other End.
5. 4 Comments.

Should a Brooks saddle be level?

Remember that many brooks saddles work best if they are near level to the handlebars and not much higher.

How do I make my Brooks saddle comfortable?

I soak a new Brooks saddle in neatsfoot oil for a day and in a bucket of water for a day then ride it wet. After a 20 mile or so ride you will be amazed how comfortable the saddle will feel.

How many miles does it take to break in a Brooks saddle?

It is independent from saddle size. For 1-2 hour rides, or triathlon positions (“sitting on the legs”), the crotch comfort doesn’t matter that much. It matters usually after 50-60 km of ride.

What’s the best way to tighten a Brooks saddle?

To increase the tension, you should turn the Tension Pin nut so that it moves towards the rear of the saddle (when viewed from the front of the saddle, this will be a clockwise turn on the spanner). This will retighten the leather and ‘’pull up’’ any sagging.

How often should I Change my Brooks saddle?

Brooks recommend that you inspect your saddle after every six months; there are two guidelines to help you decide whether, or not, to add more tension: – The aim is to maintain a fairly flat profile on the leather, when viewed from the side, just like when it was new.

Where is the tension nut on a saddle?

Sheldon Brown (always a good source of information) states “Most leather saddles have a tension-adjusting nut located under the nose of the saddle. Fortunately, this nut usually requires a special wrench, so most people leave it alone.

When to apply Proofide to a Brooks saddle?

Then go for a ride, the length of the ride should be curtailed if the Brooks starts to noticeably take shape. Repeat as needed. Then and only after you have gotten it started in on the break in process, apply Proofide, as the Proofide limits how much water can be absorbed into the leather.