Mouldy Brooks saddle. What to do?

[Debade]

Brooks makes saddle covers and others do as well which are a bit cheaper. The Brooks fits better. I take it with me when I tour for rain or dew.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Take the saddle and seat post home when you are not using it.

If steel frame I'd be reticent about this, given it's a damp environment.

 

[steveindenmark]

If steel frame I'd be reticent about this, given it's a damp environment.

Not sure why.
Remove the saddle and post and stuff a rag in the downtube. It wont be a problem. My steel CDF is in a trailer and its what I do with mine. No problem.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Not sure why.
Remove the saddle and post and stuff a rag in the downtube. It wont be a problem. My steel CDF is in a trailer and its what I do with mine. No problem.

Because of exactly what you say, tbh. I'd rather leave it sealed whilst in a damp environment. Raw unprotected steel will form rust very quickly in that environment, even with a rag stuffed in the tube, surely?
ETA
Just pull the saddle and leave the tube in situ - job jobbed, best of both and all that (and you will have the right seat height when you re-fit)

 

[steveindenmark]

Because of exactly what you say, tbh. I'd rather leave it sealed whilst in a damp environment. Raw unprotected steel will form rust very quickly in that environment, even with a rag stuffed in the tube, surely?
ETA
Just pull the saddle and leave the tube in situ - job jobbed, best of both and all that (and you will have the right seat height when you re-fit)

I can see your concern but in reality it does not cause a problem. I have been doing it every winter for 3 years with the cdf. Not a hint of rust.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Brooks makes saddle covers and others do as well which are a bit cheaper. The Brooks fits better. I take it with me when I tour for rain or dew.

I use a shower cap for my leather saddles.

 

[jay clock]

It is an aluminium bike....

 

[Profpointy]

I stored a bike outside for a year and the saddle got mouldy. I think I may have reduced its life as it brok only 10 years later - albeit the metal bit broke

 

[Nigelnightmare]

Re: Taking the saddle indoors.

It also lessens the chances of the seat post seizing/corroding.
TIP.
Once you have your saddle at the correct height MARK the post with a sharpie or other permanent marker to aid easy setup/reassembly.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

It is an aluminium bike....

All you'll get is whitening where the unprotected aluminium has corroded on exposure to the air

 

[Paulus]

yes, but I thought the Brooks Proofide (if that is the same stuff) was for the underside

Proofhide or whatever you use should go on both the top and underside of the a leather saddle. You can get plenty of crud flung up from the rear wheel onto the underside.

 

[confusedcyclist]

Proofhide or whatever you use should go on both the top and underside of the a leather saddle. You can get plenty of crud flung up from the rear wheel onto the underside.

Unless you're sensible and have mudguards!

But seriously, yes both sides, to prevent the leather from drying out and cracking.

 

[Globalti]

Bring the bikes home.

Plant mushrooms in the shed; the atmosphere is ideal.

Sell the mushrooms you don't eat.

Spend the money on a modern saddle like a Charge Spoon.

Throw the brooks in the bin with the medieval chastity belt and the Victorian horse collar.

 

[stoofer35]

White vinegar! The cure for everything!


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[Crankarm]

Note to self - Remember to wear cycling shorts when cycling.