Thread started by dayone at 11.3.08 - 9:02 am

i went riding yesterday morning and got caught under the rain.... my brooks saddle got wet and now has a very faded brown color... is it damaged? it felt pretty good this morning... is there something i can put on it to make it look better again...

also, i am looking for one of those computers that informs me of the speed and distance i have traveled... i think i have seen some that appear to be wire-less... do you guys know where i can get a good one, budget under $75, actually the lower the better....

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i have this one:
http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/408
I really like it... wireless and quickly removable.

I have some extra proofide for your saddle if you're on the westside, we can recondition your seat.. or just buy some proofide online or at a bike shop.. that should bring some luster back to your seat, hopefully.



boogalooSHRIMP
11.3.08 - 9:13 am

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38.98 free shipping.
http://www.treefortbikes.com/146_333222338443__Strada-Wireless-Computer.html



boogalooSHRIMP
11.3.08 - 9:14 am

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mink oil works just as good as profride and is available in shoecare sections of markets. put the saddle under a lamp to get it hot , so the oil soaks in. I've done this many times with good results. good luck,



Dedicated818
11.3.08 - 9:33 am

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thanks guys... i just ordered the CAT Eye STrada.... and thanks a lot for the offer but i am near the hollywood area but i will get that item to bring some color back...



dayone
11.3.08 - 10:43 am

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Be sure you oil your saddle properly or you could end up with doo doo looking stains on your pants.



trickmilla
11.3.08 - 10:50 am

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doo doo stains are the new tears in hipster style jeans



spiraldemon
11.3.08 - 10:51 am

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do the bottom and the edge too.

That's of the saddle with the conditioner, not your hipster jeans.



User1
11.3.08 - 2:44 pm

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I had an older Brooks (one of the machine made ones) in Portland, OR that got left out in the rain a bunch and always recovered after a few rides.



wcfields
11.3.08 - 3:19 pm

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cool...



dayone
11.3.08 - 3:44 pm

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Sounds like I'm gonna need some doo doo stains to catch up with the rest of the crowd.



imachynna
11.4.08 - 10:14 am

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I was behind somebody last night on WP that got out of the saddle and had black stuff all on their ass. I think it was an improperly treated leather saddle.



trickmilla
11.4.08 - 10:21 am

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That sucks!




imachynna
11.4.08 - 10:24 am

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