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[Spridgets] Bike saddle advice please

Subject: [Spridgets] Bike saddle advice please
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:28:42 -0600
References: <AANLkTinmj-6VUXH72icyAJbk7C5e5o9qSMbes-zB+o6w@mail.gmail.com> <AANLkTi=z1h9ZUL2EJNvAzLgR3HvfPwq6_qUUz0ELeurR@mail.gmail.com>
I was hoping that there was something to lessen the miles of pain. Is it
safe to soak the entire saddle in linseed oil? That way it will at least be
like wetting a pair of boots, to help break them in.

On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 6:24 PM, David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> > Are there any tips or tricks to limbering up a leather sprung saddle,
> > without having to ride on a "rock" for 30 or 40 miles? I know miles on
> the
> > saddle will do it, but I don't know if my "parts" can handle it.
>
> That is the point of a Brooks saddle, Brad. It will conform to your
> anatomy, but it will take a while. Pain now in exchange for comfort
> later.
> David L
>



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