OUR PRICE £4.00. Wallingford bike is a good source for covers.--Shannon . Brooks leather saddles are suspended at two points, the front and back. Tension bolt for Brooks saddles, basically a special bolt with a rounded insert type head to fit the nose piece of a Brooks saddle. : I quite like to ride my bike, you should too, it is fun. It will click in most of the way. OUR PRICE £3.90. Brooks Saddle Tension Adjustment? Let it sit for about 10 mins. Save Share. Time will tell on this one. Discussion in 'Cycling Equipment' started by meehs, Oct 19, 2005. meehs New Member. I'm not particularly light, but I have never had to tighten up any of them. Expensive for a bolt but well worth it to regain use of my saddle. 2 options. Pricing. Description Reviews (0) Description. OUR PRICE £3.60. They are made out of leather and are very comfortable. You can view your recently viewed items here. I then began tightening it, which popped it properly in position. Joined: Nov 7, 2003 Messages: 1,868 Likes Received: 0. This is the best rim tape unless you need thinner tape for tight fitting tyres.I found Continental rim tape good for that. For use with the following Brooks models: B17 Special (Copper Rivets) Professional S I think the threads on mine are stripped I cannot add tension the nut just turns. Enter your email address and click Subscribe. Afraid it does not fit. Brooks will extend a warranty to 10 years if a saddle is registered on its Web site. The Brooks saddle is manufactured by an independent cycling company called, you guessed it, Brooks. Pricing. OUR PRICE £3.60. The regular steel, black enameled frame is available for US$20; the titanium version retails at US$260. Brooks England Cambium All Weather Bike Seat - High Mileage, Waterproof, Carved/Standard Bicycle Saddle (C15, C17, C19) 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,029 $86.77 - $126.99 Ensure our Email Newsletter gets to your inbox by adding, The email address is not valid, please try again. It is also not clear how to turn this nut without also turning the tension pin itself, which is loose enough to be turned with my fingers, and when I do this the nut and bolt turn together. Polish it off with a clean rag to remove excess. I've replaced a number of Brooks saddle covers on new powdercoated rails when the old (chrome) rails broke. I say “with much trepidation,” because Sheldon Brown warned, “In almost every case that I know of where someone has tried to adjust the tension with this nut, the saddle has been ruined. Apart from the leather, all parts for the Brooks B-17 saddle may purchased as spares or replacements. What you are seeing is the leather bending over the forward contact point, likely caused by … Brooks Saddle Tension Pin 64mm BMP173 quantity. Tie everything together with plastic cable ties, holds it together then use a spoon concave section to head of the pin. Bought this because I thought, 'well why not'. Carry a plastic produce bag for rainy days, or get a saddle cover for your Brooks. Ready to ride for all weathers and roads, the flexibility of a natural rubber top on the simple construction of our cambium saddle has been designed to move with you on the journey. 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. So watch the leather around the rivets, you can usually see signs in the leather before it tears, let off some tension in this case. Brooks B17 saddle Hi, that's unusual this spanner hasn't changed in 20 years. • Brooks saddles are handmade from leather, a natural substance. RRP £4.50. This the best tool for getting the tension right on most Books (some use a 4mm hex) . Lightly coat the entire surface of the saddle. Looking forward to using and hoping I won't lose it before I get the chance. I want to tension the saddle but I am having a very bad right brain day in knowing which way to turn the wrench to tension. Pricing. Glad I read comments here about using a spoon to lever it in, which got it almost into place. The funny thing is that it started to sag right away, breaking it in was a few days at best. It’s founding actually dates all the way back to 1886 and they produce leather saddles. The shape and design of this tool is perfect for adjusting your saddle. Add to cart. These take a far bit of work to be honest! Pricing. I bought it from SJS had trouble fitting it, looked on the internet and so did everyone else. now back to brooks saddles. - Suits all Brooks Saddles Except Swallow Regular readers will know I have two bikes and each has a Brooks B17 saddle. Personally, I would order up some rivets through a Brooks dealer and drill the ones out of the rear of the saddle. I know I've got the right part and I've read its a bit tricky but I don't have a clue how I'm supposed to stretch the saddle to engage the bolt in to the nose piece! Pricing. It worked in minutes and was fantastic. A Brooks B17 saddle will last for decades if looked after . This will take all the tension off the nose … Brooks recommend that you inspect your saddle after every six months; there are two guidelines to help you decide whether, or not, to add more tension: - The aim is to maintain a fairly flat profile on the leather, when viewed from the side, just like when it was new. Several variations are available, including a somewhat wider women's version. You could buy similar or cheaper but this is designed by brooks for brooks. if the nut is separate from the bolt (captive to the frame), then i'd assume that righty would be tighty for the leather (backing off the frame). The Spanner works as expected. In the Brooks saddle case the force is actually a compression, but the principal is the same. This is one of those nice to have items, perhaps not essential as an open end spanner would probably fit into the available space, but it does however fit onto the nut easily, and allows more movement then a normal open ender would. Brooks England ▶ Brooks Standard Chrome Tension Shackle. You can view your recently viewed items here. Hi, the tension pin’s just snapped on my B17 Special- is this the correct pin? The Spanner is used to tension the saddle in compensation for leather stretch. The Spanner is used to tension the saddle in compensation for leather stretch. Pricing. If it is not allow me to recommend a Brooks saddle. by over-softening it and being a real heavyweight - it may need tightening, but I would go very carefully if I were you. Tension bolt for Brooks saddles, basically a special bolt with a rounded insert type head to fit the nose piece of a Brooks saddle. I also know that Brooks sells a spanner specifically for this purpose, but my saddle has a standard 14 mm nut on the tension pin, and it doesn't look to me that the Brooks spanner will fit this. Ensure our Email Newsletter gets to your inbox by adding, The email address is not valid, please try again. BROOKS SADDLES BMP 180. How long will it take for a leather saddle to break in? Brooks stocks and supplies replacement parts; repair of old saddles is still entirely possible, because the basic design of Brooks saddles … • The kind of saddle clamp makes a big difference to saddle rail life. How to Lace a Brooks Saddle. I needed this to tighten the tension bolt on my brooks b 17 saddle. BROOKS SADDLES BYB 225. I suppose if you got this one secondhand and someone had already neglected it - e.g. Then hammer it with a chisel/screwdriver and rubber mallet into the hole. This tension should be good for the first six months that you own the saddle. What can I say that hasn't been said? Category: Brooks Saddles Tags: bmp173, bolt, Brooks, nut, pin, Saddle, Seat, tension. That's just the nature of the material. (tension … For use with the following Brooks models: The newer bolts were longer which made it impossible to get in. Worth the cost to save a new saddle. You may want to head to a local Brooks dealer for assistance. Yes, the special just means copper rails. This meant re-riveting, something you won't have to do to simply replace the tension bolt. Apply Brooks brand Proofide to the top (shiny) side of your saddle. BROOKS SADDLES Tension spanner. Proper tension is important for the structural stability of your saddle; Make sure that the leather is nourished and isn’t looking dry; Do you offer spare parts if something breaks? If yours breaks (I have had 2 break) you will need one of these, they can be quite tricky to fit, it does not look so but wait till you try! Hopefully the saddle that comes with the bike is comfortable for you. going from memory, i seem to recall that the spanner engages what appears to be a nut positioned along the axis of the bolt. Proper tension is important for the structural stability of your saddle There are three points on the saddle and if one of them is off or in this case no tension, the weight distribution will not be balanced and can lead to breaking the hardware on the frame of the saddle, or most commonly the nose pin. I have to share it. I have several Brooks saddles, some from new and some very ancient. Tension bolt arrived quite quickly. The B17 lives to fight another day, thanks to the speedy delivery of the Brooks tension bolt. BROOKS SADDLES BYB 274. The Brooks B17 is a medium-width saddle which generally works well for sport cyclists. How do I care and maintain my Brooks leather saddle? The Brooks is a tensioned leather saddle. Pros Does the job, quite difficult to fit. If you have any questions ask here or phone 01278 441500 (+44 1278 441500). An open end 13mm will not work , I tried there is not enough clearance between the rails . However I found one guy who basically said. It is an overpriced tool. Read all about fitting first and it's a breeze. OUR PRICE £3.88. My 40 year old B17 now looks, and feels, ready to do many more years service. Mine were all on B.17s rather than Flyers, but I don't see that making much difference. You are welcome to return it for a refund. Please note this product has selling restrictions to your country. ... D on’t tension it - Many cyclists immediately try to correct the shape of the saddle by tensioning it. Enter your email address and click Subscribe. If yours breaks (I have had 2 break) you will need one of these, they can be quite tricky to fit, it does not look so but wait till you try! Aaron's Bicycle Repair in Seattle also offers leather-saddle repair. Please note this product has selling restrictions to your country. and stretch out the loop and nose with the back of the spoon (using it as a lever) , push the pin down the concave part of the spoon with your weight. I guess my Brooks B17 is a little too old for this spanner. Brooks Saddle Tension Pin 64mm BMP173 $ 10.00. BROOKS SADDLES BMP 172. However, I a… OUR PRICE £3.70. At Brooks, we take saddle making very seriously, with dedication, passion and care throughout every crucial step. There is even a child's version, the Colt. Reply. As Brooks urge, it is best to avoid "rail biter" saddle clamps with built-in stress risers in favor of those that fully support the rails for the entire length of the clamp. Sadly this part will not suit the B15, and we do not have an alternative that will suit either. As long as you put the tension back and check it on a regular basis, I don't think there should be any long term damage to the saddle. It is made to fit on the tension nut under nose saddle where standard wrenches would be a tight fit. BROOKS SADDLES BYB 131. It is made to fit on the tension nut under nose saddle where standard wrenches would be a tight fit. ... Just take it easy – if you over tension the saddle, it won’t shrink back so please be conservative with it. Our leather saddles use only top-grade, vegetable tanned leather and are built to age beautifully, bearing the hallmarks of each journey, every discovery and all the paths you will follow. The photos don't quite do it justice. For use with Team Professional, Professional S, B17, B17 S, B17 Narrow, Flyer Special, Flyer Special S, Swift/Swallow Chrome, B67, Conquest, Countess saddles. If you look at my first photo, you will see that my Brooks saddle has sagged considerably. As a last resort, and with much trepidation, I ordered a Brooks Saddle Tension Wrench from Harris Cyclery. 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