( Log Out /  I hate my bikes squeaking, so was delighted when I came across that solution. I've done a couple of hundred miles on it mainly on the road and it squeaks every time I go over a bump. I'll trying oiling the thread of the bolt first to tackle the squeak as I'm following the official Brooks line on breaking it in. The noise comes from the hide engaging with the metal stud fittings. Refusing the give up, after a week, I started looking for other solutions. Constant 'oiling' however might require that you replace the saddle, say, after 20 years. The source of the squeak generally is the stirrup fender, at the point its leather strap slips over the saddle tree. Hi Shredhead - Check under the saddle, the tension bolt goes through a inverted "u" shaped bracket that mounts the tensioner assembly to the saddle rails. Put end of saddle post on the floor and weigh on the saddle to try and locate the squeak origin. This saddle is able to handle the extra load and pressure keeping the rider comfy for the whole ride. Unfortunately I fell off my bike on the S Downs Way and have snapped my tibia good and proper so the saddle won't be getting any more breaking in or oiling for a couple of months. On the FAQ section of Brooks website, they state that a new saddle is ready to ride and doesn’t need proofide until six months later. Now I can finally enjoy my blissful rides on a really comfortable saddle. I've emailed the shop I bought it in to ask their advice. Any tips for reducing the squeak, please? Let it soak in overnight. A few months ago, I noticed that the bolt had starting backing off and the saddle was “rocking” left and right. A big problem was that I couldn’t get the lube and grease into the metal contacts within the springs. Michael Pearlma Guest. If the tree is broken you will know it's broken! When you put your weight in the stirrup, you apply pressure to this point, hence the squeak. The B190 is the new heavy-duty saddle from Brooks yet it does not neglect the classical look. Turn your saddle upside down. 2. A big problem was that I couldn’t get the lube and grease into the metal contacts within the springs. Following suggestions made on online forums, I greased the seatpost clamp, saddle rails and added some lube to the nose bolt and springs. from Brooks who used to post. It seems to be working fine, now. ( Log Out /  If it's English and it's squeaking, most likely the leather is dry and needs a good oiling. Position the rails so they sit inside of the channels to ensure you can easily move your saddle around later on. A very durable saddle featuring double coil springs at the back and a front loop spring. Get the best deals for brooks saddle b17 at eBay.com. The Brooks Cambium C15 saddle is topped with vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton Now, however, I’m back on a Brooks but not a Swift. Try WD 40 or similar between the metal part of the nose (adjuster area) and the leather of the saddle. I have used neats foot oil, but only brushed on the top side, not the bottom side, and only a few times. Noticed it has softened, but it's still hard. Turn it upside down. Solution 1: Baby powder, which reduces friction between your fenders and the tree. We anatomically design our American-made carbon and leather bike saddles to relieve perineal discomfort and eliminate excess weight for peak performance. Aardvark is my new Brooks raincoat. Turn your saddle upside down atop a soft surface. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. For women the saddle specifically made for you is simply a shorter version than the men’s. If you spend between five and eight hours on saddles, you may want to consider buying this seat to replace the one that came with your bike. I broke it in and it was so comfortable and went back to the shop and bought the other 2 Brooks at bargain prices. The smoothness of the Brooks leather saddle completely eliminates the squeaks. lean saddle vertically against a wall, counter, lazy dog, etc. Just a thought, but call Brooks and ask them? A side note to saddle shopping is that I would not buy a saddle without trying on ever again. The Brooks B17 is a great choice for men shopping around for a saddle for touring. The recommendation, which came from a friend that has several of the rather expensive Brooks Swift saddles. I've squirted It's amazing compared to the miserable plastic pivotal seats I'm used to. After a long and bumpy ride with earlier versions of the Selle Anatomica saddle, we were happy to see the release a stronger and lighter Series 2 saddle frame. I reasoned that if I could unscrew the spring assembly at the back of the saddle, I can apply grease to the metal contacts which should cure squeak causing vibrations. So, while saddl… Saddles. ( Log Out /  Brooks B17: For touring and road cycling for Clydesdales I love Brooks saddles, have 2. The bike shops got rid of the Brooks saddles. Unfortunately this did not cure the noise. As with most Brooks Saddles, takes a certain amount of time to “wear in.” While I have not experienced this, some people complain the springs squeak. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Tracing the source of the squeak, I felt some vibrations on the inner rails (not the bottom rails that attach to the seatpost) whenever pressure is apply to the saddle. This extends your horse's saddle life and makes a very nice cushion for your tush! This will reduce the friction and eliminate the squeaks. The saddle is getting comfier. Because the rails on the saddle was quite short, I needed to buy the Velo Orange seatpost which has a large set back of 300mm. The nuts holding the springs looked easy enough to unwind from the screw. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Update: I’ve changed to a waterproof Aardvark cover to keep my Brooks saddle dry. Made to the same timeless standards of design that Brooks saddles are renowned for, the remarkable properties of natural rubber are ready to inspire a new generation of intrepid riders. One of my Brooks Pro's was squeaking/creaking there same point every turn of the pedals. Point the front of the saddle toward your bike’s handlebars so it’s in line with your bike frame. Free Member. Since most saddle squeaks come from the friction of leather rubbing on leather, you're going to pour baby powder into all the leather-on-leather areas underneath your saddle that you can find. £7.50 posted to you, which I’ll refund if you find it doesn’t fix your squeak. I lubed the threadbolt and it helped a tiny bit. Here is what he suggested to do: “Get some mink oil, slather the saddle inside and out then bake at 150 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until the oil soaks in completely. T Series (up to 120 lbs) X Series (Up to 190 lbs) H Series (Up to 250 lbs) Make sure there's some lube under this bracket where it pivots on the saddle rails. However, I was apprehensive about taking things apart. Sorry it got heated. The saddle was very comfortable and the springs work very well to dampen any road imperfections. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Here's what Bill (from wallinford bikes, which sells many brooks with an unconditional 6 month guarantee) told me to do: 1. Prior to the Brooks saddle, I bought a Charge Spoon saddle online after reading a large number of favourable reviews, with many claiming it was the most comfortable saddle ever. Coat the back side of the saddle with neatsfoot oil, and then use Gliptone Leather conditioner on the top side (same conditioner than Bentley sells for their leather seats). Take the saddle off the bike, turn it upside down and soak the underside with WD40. That's because they don't get them properly broken in, in many cases. It doesn't wreck the leather: it preserves the leather. It is definitely forming to my censored shape - one censored bone is pointier than the other, I've discovered. Finally, I use a Brooks leather saddle. 7. Having read comments and reviews online, the consensus is that Brooks provides the comfort on long rides because the leather moulds to your bone structure. ... As mentioned above, can also make strange squeaking noises on bumpy terrain. I don't know a lot about western saddles but I hear it's somewhat common for them to squeak and putting baby powder underneath the flaps or something helps that out. Saddles usually squeak between the fender and the saddle tree. It’s reasonable to do it for water protection but in my case, it wasn’t necessary for saddle break-in. I’ve never thought much about the whole sit-bone measurement issue because being 5 foot 9 and 70 kg, I’ve never considered myself a big guy. On my first few rides, the saddle was very hard and very slippery. Posted 3 years ago. Is it an english or a western saddle? used neats foot oils on mine, and seems to have worked a treat. A planned arsault on all 100 miles of the S Downs Way this weekend will test it good and proper. The saddle squeaks loudly whenever I paddle or going over bumps. I found with the original saddle that comes on the Trek 7.4 FX hybrid bike, it was comfortable enough in the first 30 minutes, but started to feel uncomfortable after that. Some people find Brooks saddles hard and uncomfortable. I ride to work everyday, … ssaddleb.wordpress.com. ( Log Out /  In fairness, this can take awhile. You don't want it to become sodden with neatsfoot oil, otherwise as soon as you sit on it, the whole thing will just flex and collapse. Its driving me a bit bonkers - especially as I'm about to do the hard'n'bumpy South Downs Way this w/e. Make regular cleaning, conditioning and oiling a daily part of your routine. Soak the underside with WD40? A B17 and a B17 narrow. After a fruitless search on the internet for people who has done this before, I came upon a post about someone curing the issue by spraying WD-40 into the springs and nose bolt area. Sure enough, after trying this method, the noise was completely gone! Set the saddle rails in the bottom clamp’s channels. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. get yourself some phil wood's tenacious oil (or more affectionately known as winter weight chainsaw bar oil). I made the bolt snug and put a drop of Loctite on it to keep it from loosening. They make the saddle, so will know better than anyone here... Soaking the saddle will pretty much ruin them it'll just go into one soggy mess. Cons: Leather top needs proper care. Wet it out and let the WD 40 (or similar) take the strain. Log in or register to join the conversation. (1) 1 product ratings - Brooks Cambium C13 Carved Bicycle Saddle - Carbon, Black, 158mm, $220 MSRP I've a Brooks B17 on my MTB / commuter. Thta sounds a good way to wreck the leather! - R2; Leather. Change ). We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Once I actually sat on it I was amazed at the comfort level. The WD-40 comes with a narrow straw that allows the substance to be sprayed into really small gaps around the springs. Discussion in 'UK and Europe' started by Michael Pearlma, Jun 8, 2003. Since the cost of sending the seatpost back to the UK from Australia would cost more than the refund, I kept the saddle as a reminder that ‘low price does not always equal low cost’! The end of that bolt is round, and sits in a cup at the very front of the shackle in the nose. It’s the new model from the American seat maker with the Italian-sounding name and the distinctive slot in its otherwise very traditional-looking full-leather road saddles. See the threaded bolt thingy? Is this normal? Now it is coming back. I thank you all for the tips and debate. Following suggestions made on online forums, I greased the seatpost clamp, saddle rails and added some lube to the nose bolt and springs. The saddle squeaks loudly whenever I paddle or going over bumps. I bought a Brooks Flyer saddle a month ago, having convinced myself that it was the best saddle for ‘extended’ riding. (The synthetic material of the stock saddle rubbing against the Lycra cycling shorts was the culprit.). Quality Brooks Saddle, well made, and made to last. Take the saddle off the bike. Seldom does a product review come about as a result of a handful of readers writing me, unsolicited, to ask if we were considering reviewing Product X – either raving it about themselves, or curious about it because they’ve heard great things about it from a fellow rider. I ride to work everyday, each way lasting 45 minutes. I've been waxing it and took it off the seatpost to check its not the bolt and it squeaked when I pressed it with the heel of my hand. Let it cool and buff the saddle out, it will be a chalky white. 6 Attachments It's great, and I'd highly recommend one to anyone who does any serious trekking, and spends a lot of time in the saddle. Those light colored show saddles are major culprits of saddle squeak, as the lack of natural oil that makes them light also lends to squeaky leather. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Anyway after spending $200 on the saddle and seatpost, I was expecting blissful rides. I was starting to resign myself to the fact that I just have to get used to squeaky noises if I want to continue using the Brooks Flyer. … I have now done about 200km on the Flyer and it was comfortable after the first 100km. When it arrived, I was sceptical because it looked too narrow and sure enough was extremely uncomfortable as the wide part of the saddle was not wide enough to support my sit bones. The previous saddle worked well except for the squeaky rubbing I experienced when sitting back down after standing up to stretch the legs or to power up a steep hill. I recall from a few years ago on the old C+ forum, when Brooks saddles were going through a very popular period on here, there was a guy (Andrew Hunter?) I bought a Brooks Flyer saddle a month ago, having convinced myself that it was the best saddle for ‘extended’ riding. The bike seat is designed for men who ride within towns, cities, and paved roads. 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