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21-06.-2008, 01:55 AM
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Re: Brooks B17
In article <cb6577aa-262f-4e12-ba4f-a8c7ec56f60a@l42g2000hsc.googlegroups.com>,
Woland99 <woland99@gmail.com> wrote: > >Thanks - I found can of Proofide in LBS and put couple layers >on the bottom part and a layer on top. That stuff is dense and >has high viscosity - takes a bit of effort to spread but seems >to form a hard layer on top of the leather. I did not figure out >how to proofide all the nooks - there are some areas underneath >the saddle that are hard to reach with your fingers. Proofide and Snow Seal are mostly bee's wax. Get them warm and they are much easier to work with. _ Booker C. Bense |
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21-06.-2008, 03:48 AM
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Re: Brooks B17
"Woland99" <woland99@gmail.com> wrote in message news:cb6577aa-262f-4e12-ba4f-a8c7ec56f60a@l42g2000hsc.googlegroups.com... > On Jun 19, 10:46 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote: > > In article > > <f476e6d1-7988-4b7c-a307-0aa020190...@z16g2000prn.googlegroups.com>, > > > > > > > > Woland99 <wolan...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > On Jun 19, 8:22 am, still just me <wheeledBobNOS...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:24:00 -0700 (PDT), Woland99 > > > > > > <wolan...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > >no sweat - it > > > > >is dry in Austin and if it is raining it usually pours buckets so > > > > >riding is not possible. But just in case I may get a cover or just > > > > >use plastic bag. > > > > > > My Brooks got very wet many times over many years and is still just > > > > fine. Some of that may be due to a healthy dose of neatsfoot oil (the > > > > application of which horrifies purists and the proofhide salesman at > > > > Brooks, but was just fine with me and with the late Sheldon Bhttp://www.sheldonbrown.com/leather.html). > > > > > > If you want to reduce the slipperiness you can use some very fine > > > > sandpaper (#400 to start, work up or down as desired) to remove the > > > > factory gloss. That also helps with the absorption of any treatment > > > > you do use. Again, it horrifies the purists, but it's OK to live on > > > > the edge. > > > > > Slippery is actually OK - especially after putting a bit of Proofide > > > on top - it got better. Not sure about sanding - I will see if I > > > can sand it with my butt. As old cycling wisdom goes - you ain't > > > worthy calling yerself a cyclist unless you sanded your Brooks B17 > > > down to paper-like thickness. Or something along that line. > > > Looking at Proofide can: Tallow, Cod oil, Vegetable oil, Paraffin > > > wax, Beeswax, Citronella oil. Absolutely no artificial sweetener here. > > > > Do not sand it. Wax type treatments such as Proofide and Sno-Seal > > are best. Even real neats foot oil is contraindicated. > > > > Here is the Sno-Seal link. > > > > <http://www.atsko.com/products/waterproofing/sno-seal.html> > > > > I use Sno-Seal on boots, and like it. I quote from the > > site because I find it persuasive. > > > > "Sno-Seal Original Beeswax Waterproofing protects leather > > from rain, sun, snow, and salt. The beeswax formula dries > > to a solid wax that "stays put" in the surface of the > > leather so it lasts longer. > > > > "Our competitors' greases, oil, and animal products are > > able to migrate through the leather till they clog all > > the pores. These waterproofing products fill the natural > > spaces that are supposed to absorb perspiration and > > insulate. > > > > "In addition, animal fats weaken and rot leather. The > > tannery worked hard to remove the fats and preserve the > > leather, so it's hard to imagine why you'd put it back > > on." > > > > -- > > Michael Press > > Thanks - I found can of Proofide in LBS and put couple layers > on the bottom part and a layer on top. That stuff is dense and > has high viscosity - takes a bit of effort to spread but seems > to form a hard layer on top of the leather. I did not figure out > how to proofide all the nooks - there are some areas underneath > the saddle that are hard to reach with your fingers. I use an old tooth brush to get the Proofide into the hard to reach places. I also hit it with lightly with hot air from a hair dryer to get the stuff to soak into the leather better. Chas. |
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23-06.-2008, 06:34 AM
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Re: Brooks B17
!Jones wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:15:08 -0700 (PDT), in rec.bicycles.tech > Woland99 <woland99@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I went out and bought one - >> B17 Special > > Personally, I ride a 24-yaer-old Ideal, but it's a similar saddle. > People either like 'em a lot or they dislike 'em... few are neutral. > > Jones > My 28 year old Brooks saddle on one bike is starting to show its age. This bike has been ridden every year of that time at least 1000 - 3000 miles a year. Needless to say, I got my money's worth. You are right though about their relative popularity..... -- Violence can only be concealed by a lie, and the lie can only be maintained by violence. ~Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn A state of war only serves as an excuse for domestic tyranny. ~Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is also big enough to take away everything you have. ~Davy Crockett The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders...tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. ~Herman Goering |
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