During and immediately after the break-in period it's necessary to nourish the saddle by applying Proofide underneath the leather top. Usually every six months is fine, but it depends on how much it has been ridden and the leather conditions. This not only helps shape it to the rider's contours but also to keep it protected from dirt. After many miles, it might also be necessary to treat the leather on the top to prevent it from drying out or cracking.
@Rudyjosephjr8 күн бұрын
@@brooksengland used mine for commmute almost every weekday rain or shine. 20miles daily. Am using B17 imperial.
@brooksengland8 күн бұрын
@@Rudyjosephjr in this case, we also suggest using a rain cover to avoid the leather getting wet. Otherwise, it might deform irreversibly. As the leather softens, you also need to adjust the saddle tension so that it keeps a good flexibility without putting your weight on the metal components.
@Rudyjosephjr7 күн бұрын
@@brooksengland thanks for the advise.
@carollucey11111 күн бұрын
Hi Brooks, I have a spring saddle from a dawes duchess bike, the springs are rigid, is there any way i can refurb these, any ideas greatly appreciated, new sub 🙂
@brooksengland10 күн бұрын
Hi there! Can you please share some pictures of your seat through DM on FB or IG? This way we can take a closer look before giving you any feedbacks. Thanks
@antzw17 күн бұрын
Get the Chinese to make BROOKS....Not on my watch Pal
@olivierpicon186018 күн бұрын
On top of this video being absolutely heart-warming, my admiration to Brooks for replying to most of the comments out there. That's very professionnal . Thank you.
@brooksengland17 күн бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed this video.
@Rudyjosephjr18 күн бұрын
Brooks...my fav saddle B17. It'll outlast any bike that you own. 😊
@intheblunt341619 күн бұрын
Nice voice. How many years did it take you to get this sound?
@johnsheetz663920 күн бұрын
I was given one with a cracked leather top. Is there a way I can get it repaired? I want to keep it even though it might mean I have to buy a style bike that goes with it
@brooksengland17 күн бұрын
The metal components of our saddles can be replaced or repaired, but nothing can be done for a damaged leather top.
@gregturner32821 күн бұрын
The Rolex of saddles
@dannyarrakis565628 күн бұрын
Yesterday this man stay with his tent at my place, he seemed to looking for a place to camp. We had a nice and incredible conversation about his Travels, what a smart man ! Welcome forever in France Frank !
@phillipmurphy842Ай бұрын
Riding with Brooks since the late ‘70s; great video !
@gregturner328Ай бұрын
Gorgeous
@gregturner328Ай бұрын
Things of beauty, just like the Brompton
@enriquemartones2003Ай бұрын
Hi! Im wondering if this bag can be combined with the scape handlebar compact bag or this would be too much in the handle?
@brooksenglandАй бұрын
It's not possible to combine the Scape bags you mentioned in the same set-up. The solution we suggest for increasing handlebar storage capacity is to attach a Handlebar Pouch or a couple of Saddle Pocket Bags to the Roll.
@georgebeard3319Ай бұрын
Why does the leather have springs but not the Cambium?
@brooksenglandАй бұрын
Developing a frame that includes springs would not be in line with our aim to improve riding comfort through the qualities of rubber. In fact, our goal has always been to develop a frame made of few reliable components, easily replaceable if necessary, to support the main feature which is vulcanised natural rubber. We're still at work to find new solutions in this regard.
@leespiderpod2 ай бұрын
Can I refurb my 70’s original black vinyl mattress saddle
@brooksenglandАй бұрын
It depends on the actual saddle condition. If you want us to take a look, please send a message through DM to our social accounts. Thanks
@leespiderpodАй бұрын
@@brooksengland will do, thanks
@Jonas-nk8if2 ай бұрын
This is quite a bad Tutorial. Speaker is almost completely incomprehensible because of his mumbling, tools used are not defined. Brooks replied to use a "rivet setter" in the comments. Yes....thanks...obviously. But which one for god's sake? The Toy-Hammer the Hipster in the Video holds in his hand is ridiculous.
@michaeltelford55292 ай бұрын
Enjoy , but wait until you play real Polo … it’s like playing PlayStation then getting in a race car …
Sorry but this video gets a failing grade from me, and I already have a good idea of what I am doing.
@GraemeS-ed9gp3 ай бұрын
Beware. Tried this, without success. First, removing an old rivet is much harder than indicated. Punching it through requires hard hammering. Then, once it is out of the metal frame, it is still distorted, so pulling it through the leather is difficult to do without enlarging or tearing the hole. If you look closely at the video it looks like the demonstrator is pulling out a clean, unused rivet. No way do they come out that easy. I managed to get new rivets and a rivet peening tool, but the force required to set a rivet is not accurately shown. Even using a heavy hammer with the rivet head on a steel block I could not get one fully set and straight and had to give up trying for fear of making the rivet hole irreparable. A copper rivet might be more feasible but in the meantime I’m left with a rivetless hole in my saddle.
@rjfpace3 ай бұрын
How about showing some detail how it fits under the saddle. Sheesh.
@brooksengland3 ай бұрын
There's another video showing it. Have a look at the Scape Bags playlist please.
@lisaeastes31043 ай бұрын
❤
@losthwy3 ай бұрын
"Diverse group" lol they're all white guys! 👎🏾
@pappydaddy74473 ай бұрын
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
@pappydaddy74473 ай бұрын
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
@pappydaddy74473 ай бұрын
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
@pappydaddy74473 ай бұрын
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
@pappydaddy74473 ай бұрын
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
@pappydaddy74473 ай бұрын
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
@pappydaddy74473 ай бұрын
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
@user-fu9vj9ix3g3 ай бұрын
At one time, I had five Brooks saddles on my stable of rides. Two B-67's (of whichI still have one) and one B-17 Flyer, and two B-17 Standards. I also had a large box of "others', some quite expensive, that were all failures. A Brooks is the only way to get a true custom fitting saddle. Every other is just an exercise in repetition of that goal, and are merely compromises.
@mohammedabdulrazak19784 ай бұрын
Xlnt👏🎉
@hennepopenne4 ай бұрын
heute meinen B17 bekommen, gefettet, gefahren, gefreut! 50 km ohne Schmerz, einfach toll der Gute 💪🏼
@briantalbert4 ай бұрын
It is not that easy to remove your rivets!
@manueloxte11184 ай бұрын
tengo dos asientos Brooks como el cafe del video y champions flayer son lo mejor y super comodos antes no le daba importancia al asiento pero desde que probe estos son lo mejor de lo mejor
@kennethlinton44325 ай бұрын
And how do you actually fold it?
@dmitriyprohorov45325 ай бұрын
how much was it 9 years ago?
@thisishere30715 ай бұрын
very cool
@bikewales34316 ай бұрын
What a fabulous video. Just another reason why Rivendell is my favourite bike company and brand.
@daddy-jake6 ай бұрын
Hell ya! Ride slow, dive whenever.
@smokeycanuck80586 ай бұрын
THAT would be awesome to particpate in.
@capnbikebeard46276 ай бұрын
Now can you do that again please and elaborate a bit more on the bit where you and your mate are looking, turning and twizzling to get the springs in the right position. Is there a right position? Is there an up and a down? Is there a left and a right? I'm watching this video because I have a brand new saddle with intact springs, I'm getting a monstrous cloncking from the saddle and am trying to get rid of it. I've figured out how to undo and do up the nuts by myself and yes it is very fiddly to get them back in. So as pretty as the video is, I'm sorry to say it's pretty useless too. When making your next video, please think about us as complete idiots who don't know nothing, please (I'm not joking)!
@spotboy1086 ай бұрын
Not one helmet. Interesting.
@eddieallen64016 ай бұрын
Brooks and Rivendell. A heady combination.
@js78516 ай бұрын
About time, thank you.
@scottbradentx6 ай бұрын
😍🤩🥲😇
@tepoltfamily21366 ай бұрын
My face hurts from smiling while watching this video. Beautiful
Пікірлер
Please switch your bolts to metric 😩
How often to lace the profide?
During and immediately after the break-in period it's necessary to nourish the saddle by applying Proofide underneath the leather top. Usually every six months is fine, but it depends on how much it has been ridden and the leather conditions. This not only helps shape it to the rider's contours but also to keep it protected from dirt. After many miles, it might also be necessary to treat the leather on the top to prevent it from drying out or cracking.
@@brooksengland used mine for commmute almost every weekday rain or shine. 20miles daily. Am using B17 imperial.
@@Rudyjosephjr in this case, we also suggest using a rain cover to avoid the leather getting wet. Otherwise, it might deform irreversibly. As the leather softens, you also need to adjust the saddle tension so that it keeps a good flexibility without putting your weight on the metal components.
@@brooksengland thanks for the advise.
Hi Brooks, I have a spring saddle from a dawes duchess bike, the springs are rigid, is there any way i can refurb these, any ideas greatly appreciated, new sub 🙂
Hi there! Can you please share some pictures of your seat through DM on FB or IG? This way we can take a closer look before giving you any feedbacks. Thanks
Get the Chinese to make BROOKS....Not on my watch Pal
On top of this video being absolutely heart-warming, my admiration to Brooks for replying to most of the comments out there. That's very professionnal . Thank you.
Thank you for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed this video.
Brooks...my fav saddle B17. It'll outlast any bike that you own. 😊
Nice voice. How many years did it take you to get this sound?
I was given one with a cracked leather top. Is there a way I can get it repaired? I want to keep it even though it might mean I have to buy a style bike that goes with it
The metal components of our saddles can be replaced or repaired, but nothing can be done for a damaged leather top.
The Rolex of saddles
Yesterday this man stay with his tent at my place, he seemed to looking for a place to camp. We had a nice and incredible conversation about his Travels, what a smart man ! Welcome forever in France Frank !
Riding with Brooks since the late ‘70s; great video !
Gorgeous
Things of beauty, just like the Brompton
Hi! Im wondering if this bag can be combined with the scape handlebar compact bag or this would be too much in the handle?
It's not possible to combine the Scape bags you mentioned in the same set-up. The solution we suggest for increasing handlebar storage capacity is to attach a Handlebar Pouch or a couple of Saddle Pocket Bags to the Roll.
Why does the leather have springs but not the Cambium?
Developing a frame that includes springs would not be in line with our aim to improve riding comfort through the qualities of rubber. In fact, our goal has always been to develop a frame made of few reliable components, easily replaceable if necessary, to support the main feature which is vulcanised natural rubber. We're still at work to find new solutions in this regard.
Can I refurb my 70’s original black vinyl mattress saddle
It depends on the actual saddle condition. If you want us to take a look, please send a message through DM to our social accounts. Thanks
@@brooksengland will do, thanks
This is quite a bad Tutorial. Speaker is almost completely incomprehensible because of his mumbling, tools used are not defined. Brooks replied to use a "rivet setter" in the comments. Yes....thanks...obviously. But which one for god's sake? The Toy-Hammer the Hipster in the Video holds in his hand is ridiculous.
Enjoy , but wait until you play real Polo … it’s like playing PlayStation then getting in a race car …
ブルックスのサドルは値段が高いと思っていましたがB17を買って何故早く買わなかったか後悔しました。長い時間座ってもお尻が痛くない メンテフリーのC17も良いです。お値段以上のサドル！自転車に乗るのが楽しくなります。ブルックスの方ありがとございます。
Sorry but this video gets a failing grade from me, and I already have a good idea of what I am doing.
Beware. Tried this, without success. First, removing an old rivet is much harder than indicated. Punching it through requires hard hammering. Then, once it is out of the metal frame, it is still distorted, so pulling it through the leather is difficult to do without enlarging or tearing the hole. If you look closely at the video it looks like the demonstrator is pulling out a clean, unused rivet. No way do they come out that easy. I managed to get new rivets and a rivet peening tool, but the force required to set a rivet is not accurately shown. Even using a heavy hammer with the rivet head on a steel block I could not get one fully set and straight and had to give up trying for fear of making the rivet hole irreparable. A copper rivet might be more feasible but in the meantime I’m left with a rivetless hole in my saddle.
How about showing some detail how it fits under the saddle. Sheesh.
There's another video showing it. Have a look at the Scape Bags playlist please.
❤
"Diverse group" lol they're all white guys! 👎🏾
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
What they have forgotten is customer service. I bought a Brooks saddle from performance bicycle in the US. The tension nut wrench was stamped incorrectly and doesn’t fit. Performance Bicycle and myself have both contacted Brooks several times. No fucking answer. Thanks Brooks. FAIL
At one time, I had five Brooks saddles on my stable of rides. Two B-67's (of whichI still have one) and one B-17 Flyer, and two B-17 Standards. I also had a large box of "others', some quite expensive, that were all failures. A Brooks is the only way to get a true custom fitting saddle. Every other is just an exercise in repetition of that goal, and are merely compromises.
Xlnt👏🎉
heute meinen B17 bekommen, gefettet, gefahren, gefreut! 50 km ohne Schmerz, einfach toll der Gute 💪🏼
It is not that easy to remove your rivets!
tengo dos asientos Brooks como el cafe del video y champions flayer son lo mejor y super comodos antes no le daba importancia al asiento pero desde que probe estos son lo mejor de lo mejor
And how do you actually fold it?
how much was it 9 years ago?
very cool
What a fabulous video. Just another reason why Rivendell is my favourite bike company and brand.
Hell ya! Ride slow, dive whenever.
THAT would be awesome to particpate in.
Now can you do that again please and elaborate a bit more on the bit where you and your mate are looking, turning and twizzling to get the springs in the right position. Is there a right position? Is there an up and a down? Is there a left and a right? I'm watching this video because I have a brand new saddle with intact springs, I'm getting a monstrous cloncking from the saddle and am trying to get rid of it. I've figured out how to undo and do up the nuts by myself and yes it is very fiddly to get them back in. So as pretty as the video is, I'm sorry to say it's pretty useless too. When making your next video, please think about us as complete idiots who don't know nothing, please (I'm not joking)!
Not one helmet. Interesting.
Brooks and Rivendell. A heady combination.
About time, thank you.
😍🤩🥲😇
My face hurts from smiling while watching this video. Beautiful