Leather Saddle Top Rejuvenation

[Cycleops]

Well, it hasn't done you too bad for almost half a century of service. Might even go on for another.

 

[mikeymustard]

Well, it hasn't done you too bad for almost half a century of service. Might even go on for another.

go on, make him feel old why don't you?

 

[Spiderweb]

If your Brooks saddle is beyond repair then Wiggle have the black standard B17 on offer at £56.93 delivered.
Cheapest I've seen.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/brooks-england-b17-standard-saddle/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360185596&kpid=5360185596&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Components&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sQfoF8BDd_dt|pcrid|67090789142|pkw||pmt||prd|5360185596uk

 

[wonderdog]

The AGDA 28 saddle on my Carlton still had its original nasty shiny black (cracked) varnish. I sanded it back using a marvellous 3M (320 fine) wet/dry abrasive which is bonded on to a flexible backing - lasts heaps longer than conventional papers. That brought back a nice natural dark tan colour. I lathered top and underside with saddle dressing (the Australian product - largely lanoline and beeswax based - is by RM Williams, who also make the world's best elastic-sided kangaroo leather riding boots) and left it in the sun for a day before giving it a buff with a soft cloth. Numb bum no longer! Much rubbing with said bum has imparted a nice semi-sheen to the leather.

 

[robsa]

Ive scrubbed them clean with erasmic shaving soap before. (The old fashioned stick.)
Then rub beeswax furniture wax on.

 

[22point8]

Lycett Swallow (1958, same design as Brooks b15) before and after Wheelers Natural Beewax Leather Balm

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