Super fun! I've ridden Brooks since the early '60's. Have a work shop filled with dozens of other saddles that I tried to like. Always back on the B17, B17N and B17 Imperial. Road, Touring, Mtn bike. Even at 100 miles they are the only saddle that causes NO discomfort. Everything else may hurt). Ha! They are not old school as some newbies would say. They speak loudly about experience when I see others. Terrific video. You guys are too much!😄
Fun video. Interesting that you suggest buffing it off before letting it sit. I've always seen the waiting period as the time to let it soak in, and then buff it off after the time has passed. All that good juicy stuff soaks in and you wipe away what's left for a polished shine.
Loved the vid, not entirely sure I'd do it quite like you. I leave it on overnight then buff it off. Also I use saddle soap. It's for leather and considerably cheaper than Proofride. But yeah, Brook's saddles! I have them on all my bikes. Keep making the vids
Me! I love my B17 Aged. The honey is darkening quite a bit with wear and sweat, but it looks great with my Pretty Purple Princess Penelope, and was quite comfy right out of the box. For *just* a second, I thought I was watching Henrywildeberry. Thanks for the fun tutorial!
Huge productions went into that video! I have had a brooks b67 for about a month now, the one with the springs. I do'nt do a huge milage but am starting to feel my saddle break in and am starting to form a bond with it. Thanks giuys.
A tip for speeding up the process. After applying a thin layer of proofide or any other paste type leather conditioner, I use moderate heat from a hair dryer or heat gun, which liquifies the paste and aids in the absorption into the leather. Then just wipe and buff off the excess.
Finally a helpful video...I have brooks b17 narrow, and also an old swift which I regretfully used too much proofide and it started to rip near the rivet now...
@@radbikeadventure Yep..it was like watching the last scene of terminator 2 where i witness my swift is slowly but surely ripping out from day to day... :;(
Love it - video and saddle. Brooks professional for me (now about 30 years old - the saddle - I'm even older) still beautiful along with its copper rivets and copper plated frame. Personally I use Ko-Cho-Line Leather Dressing which is used for horse saddles etc., but it does the same job.
That's awesome Phil. Darin bought an old one on ebay for my birthday quite a few years back and it's still going strong. Looks like it has about 30 years on it as well. Darin used some leather boot salve on her Brooks in NZ and it also performed well! I know Brooks says ONLY use Proofide but seems like many others branch out w no issues. Thanks for the tip!
Did you guys - girl's lol put those end bar shifters [FRICTION SHIFTERS} on your bikes ??? I can't find any of these's bikes with bar end shifter's. Please give me exact year make model if they came that way. I have a surly long haul trucker with them and they are bullet proof ! Thanks Tom
@@radbikeadventure Hi, use it on my Flite (no Brooks here, but relatively thin leather) for about a year, when I come home from a muddy ride or when it has seen to much sweat and I therefore have to wash it clean with a lot of water. When the saddle has dried up, I spray it, spread it with my fingers and wait for the solvent to evaporate. Some kind of wax is left in and on the leathetr surface then. I'm also not sure, if it will be really good in long term, because of the solvent involved, but looks vety good so far and much much better, than any natural oil or fats I had tried before on other saddles.
@@radbikeadventure right after I left that comment, I thought the same exact thing because....I can, with 100% certainty, say that it is the 2nd time I said I wish I went with the brown this week (on Insta to a guy who has a Trek 920 like me, but a brown B17) :D
@@josephhaddakin7095 yeah it does, and then when you add brown leather (or whatever) bar tape that matches the saddle, sorry it's just super classy, and probably a bit hipsterish for my old ass, but I like that look :)
This was awesome!! :). One question I'd have though after watching all your related videos. What is the right sequence of actions: put proofide on - wait - cloth thing OR put proofide on - cloth thing - wait? This was a bit confusing for me..Thanks!!! (can't wait to try my new baby... :) )
Hi Rebeka! First off Congrats on your first Brooks! As for the order of things: 1. Apply Proofide to the top of the saddle and the underside (Just enough to cover it all ( just put a bit on your finger tips and rub in and repeat until it's all been covered. A tiny paintbrush helps for the hard to reach spots of the underside). 2. Wait so it can soak into the leather. An hour should be enough. 3. Buff out the top of the saddle with the cloth (no need to do anything to the underside). 4. Yay time to ride!
@@adipranoto1396 It doesn't have to be Proofide; anything meant to clean and condition leather should work. Look for a place that carries supplies for horses; saddle conditioner would work great. If the price seems a little steep, that's probably the right one. HTH.
I have been enjoying the Brooks C17 Cambium Saddle, made out of rubber instead of leather, there is no need to worry. as it is maintenance free. No animals were killed to make this product, so vegans and other lovers of life, can enjoy it too!
I love brooks saddles; have them on all my bicycles (7). But this is one on those areas that cyclist go a bit over the top on. Thin layer, wait then buff? Thin layer buff then wait? On the bike or off the bike? How thin is thin? How much is too much? Cotton cloth or microfiber? It all works. There’s no “best” way. Do you over-think this much about how you put lotion on your skin? Probably not. So don’t over think this. Put it on periodically, buff it off, like shining your shoes, and you are good. And you can ride the bike as soon as you want. Any form of the basic “wax on, wax off” process will keep your saddle conditioned. The sure fire thing you can do to ruin you saddle is to store your bike outside without a cover. The rest is just being fussy.
Super fun! I've ridden Brooks since the early '60's. Have a work shop filled with dozens of other saddles that I tried to like. Always back on the B17, B17N and B17 Imperial. Road, Touring, Mtn bike. Even at 100 miles they are the only saddle that causes NO discomfort. Everything else may hurt). Ha! They are not old school as some newbies would say. They speak loudly about experience when I see others. Terrific video. You guys are too much!😄
Thank you for making the boring chore of saddle care, a wonderful watch
Cheers to that! Glad you enjoyed it! 🎩
Fun video. Interesting that you suggest buffing it off before letting it sit. I've always seen the waiting period as the time to let it soak in, and then buff it off after the time has passed. All that good juicy stuff soaks in and you wipe away what's left for a polished shine.
Loved the vid, not entirely sure I'd do it quite like you. I leave it on overnight then buff it off. Also I use saddle soap. It's for leather and considerably cheaper than Proofride. But yeah, Brook's saddles! I have them on all my bikes. Keep making the vids
I also understood that's the proper way. Now I am confused
We got a bit saddle silly with this one.
Me. B17 black. Standard rivets. 15 years old. The saddle not me!
Me too, B67.
B17 - best saddle in the world :)
Me! I love my B17 Aged. The honey is darkening quite a bit with wear and sweat, but it looks great with my Pretty Purple Princess Penelope, and was quite comfy right out of the box.
For *just* a second, I thought I was watching Henrywildeberry. Thanks for the fun tutorial!
Alexander Cochrane 😂 love it!
Thanks for the great vid, I smiled quietly to myself.
Naw, to tell the truth, I laughed out loud!
Planning to get one soon.
God bless,
Dave
Dave Howell Yay thanks Dave! And yes, highly recommend! We now have 4 between us and I’m thinking of getting the Cambria for bikepacking 🤪
God? lol…
An excellent creative classic vintage style instructional video.
I’m so glad I watched this I only did the exterior top of my saddle on the bike & never thought of underneath
Yes helps protect it from the elements with water splashing up etc. You only need to do the underside once 😊
Huge productions went into that video! I have had a brooks b67 for about a month now, the one with the springs. I do'nt do a huge milage but am starting to feel my saddle break in and am starting to form a bond with it. Thanks giuys.
That was a masterpiece RUclips video. Matching this old-fashioned saddle that has had its time long ago.
So important!! Long time disciple for brooks saddles!! Nuttin else will do!!
A tip for speeding up the process. After applying a thin layer of proofide or any other paste type leather conditioner, I use moderate heat from a hair dryer or heat gun, which liquifies the paste and aids in the absorption into the leather. Then just wipe and buff off the excess.
If you live in a cold climate that’s a great idea! Pretty warm here so the stuff is already pretty soft and melty 😉
Very fun and informative! Love the old time music that accompanies your entertaining little production🤗
Finally a helpful video...I have brooks b17 narrow, and also an old swift which I regretfully used too much proofide and it started to rip near the rivet now...
Gilang Mohamad oh no! I’m not sure you can do anything to dry it out. 😞
@@radbikeadventure Yep..it was like watching the last scene of terminator 2 where i witness my swift is slowly but surely ripping out from day to day... :;(
Nice job. You went out on a limb and I hope you're proud. I loved it! I'm more curious about the Brooks now.
Thanks so much for that!
Extremely well presented!
Love it - video and saddle. Brooks professional for me (now about 30 years old - the saddle - I'm even older) still beautiful along with its copper rivets and copper plated frame. Personally I use Ko-Cho-Line Leather Dressing which is used for horse saddles etc., but it does the same job.
That's awesome Phil. Darin bought an old one on ebay for my birthday quite a few years back and it's still going strong. Looks like it has about 30 years on it as well. Darin used some leather boot salve on her Brooks in NZ and it also performed well! I know Brooks says ONLY use Proofide but seems like many others branch out w no issues. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the video! Ordered one a few days ago should be here soon.
Heck yea!
Loved the video!!! That Asian shower/bath stool! LOL...a few times I fell off one in a Japanese Onsen...I'm not used to bathing that way!
😀 Great Job on the video. A classic look for a classic saddle!!
hilariously informative! 😂👍🚴🚴
Happy you liked it Nick! 😍
Ha! Super cute video. Well done!
I got a good laugh with this video. Thank you! I really needed that.
Do you use padded bike shorts when riding? I'm wondering how that affects the break in fit of the B17
Padding not needed! 😉
Thank you!
Nice vid, what’s more important? A well lubed Brookes or a protected skull? Cheers🎉
Did you guys - girl's lol put those end bar shifters [FRICTION SHIFTERS} on your bikes ??? I can't find any of these's bikes with bar end shifter's. Please give me exact year make model if they came that way. I have a surly long haul trucker with them and they are bullet proof ! Thanks Tom
I use chain dry lube spray for my saddle hide and seems to work best, so far...
Waiting time is less, too!
Cool Cycles Ooh what’s in that? Not sure I’d trust it. How long have you used that for? Polishes up ok?
@@radbikeadventure Hi, use it on my Flite (no Brooks here, but relatively thin leather) for about a year, when I come home from a muddy ride or when it has seen to much sweat and I therefore have to wash it clean with a lot of water.
When the saddle has dried up, I spray it, spread it with my fingers and wait for the solvent to evaporate. Some kind of wax is left in and on the leathetr surface then.
I'm also not sure, if it will be really good in long term, because of the solvent involved, but looks vety good so far and much much better, than any natural oil or fats I had tried before on other saddles.
My gawd this was entertaining. I tip my hat to you!
I appreciate that!
This was good, but all this video instilled in me was the fact I hate that I went with a black B17 and not a brown one on my Trek 920! :D
Rich Johnson There’s always room for another Brooks in the collection! 😉
@@radbikeadventure right after I left that comment, I thought the same exact thing because....I can, with 100% certainty, say that it is the 2nd time I said I wish I went with the brown this week (on Insta to a guy who has a Trek 920 like me, but a brown B17) :D
Yup. I've got the sand colored 920 with a brown B67. The brown saddle looks great with the sand colored 920.
@@josephhaddakin7095 yeah it does, and then when you add brown leather (or whatever) bar tape that matches the saddle, sorry it's just super classy, and probably a bit hipsterish for my old ass, but I like that look :)
Nice video and great acting.
What a wonderful job you have done there old bean, shall we meet for afternoon tea and scones? 😂👍
The Acorn Project Sounds lovely! ☕️
That's how we do it! :)
Ok digging the old time movie theme!!! Lol
This was awesome!! :). One question I'd have though after watching all your related videos. What is the right sequence of actions: put proofide on - wait - cloth thing OR put proofide on - cloth thing - wait? This was a bit confusing for me..Thanks!!! (can't wait to try my new baby... :) )
Hi Rebeka! First off Congrats on your first Brooks! As for the order of things: 1. Apply Proofide to the top of the saddle and the underside (Just enough to cover it all ( just put a bit on your finger tips and rub in and repeat until it's all been covered. A tiny paintbrush helps for the hard to reach spots of the underside). 2. Wait so it can soak into the leather. An hour should be enough. 3. Buff out the top of the saddle with the cloth (no need to do anything to the underside). 4. Yay time to ride!
@@radbikeadventure Got it! Thank you!!! :)
Lol! Love this 😊👍
Is it okay if I use a baby oil for my Brooks?
adi pranoto No, mineral oil will damage the leather. Stick to the Proofide just to be safe. One container should last you a lifetime!
@@radbikeadventure oh noooo, I can't find proofide here
@@adipranoto1396 It doesn't have to be Proofide; anything meant to clean and condition leather should work. Look for a place that carries supplies for horses; saddle conditioner would work great. If the price seems a little steep, that's probably the right one. HTH.
@@Korina42 OK thanks
I have been enjoying the Brooks C17 Cambium Saddle, made out of rubber instead of leather, there is no need to worry. as it is maintenance free. No animals were killed to make this product, so vegans and other lovers of life, can enjoy it too!
Cool Video, like Charlie Chaplin
Laurel and Hardy are my favorites. Thought we'd have a little fun with it! Glad you liked it ;)
@@radbikeadventure haha 😂 classics, thanks for the implementation
I love brooks saddles; have them on all my bicycles (7). But this is one on those areas that cyclist go a bit over the top on. Thin layer, wait then buff? Thin layer buff then wait? On the bike or off the bike? How thin is thin? How much is too much? Cotton cloth or microfiber? It all works. There’s no “best” way. Do you over-think this much about how you put lotion on your skin? Probably not. So don’t over think this. Put it on periodically, buff it off, like shining your shoes, and you are good. And you can ride the bike as soon as you want. Any form of the basic “wax on, wax off” process will keep your saddle conditioned. The sure fire thing you can do to ruin you saddle is to store your bike outside without a cover. The rest is just being fussy.
Give back 3 minutes of my life
It gone! And now another 3 seconds! 😂 🕰
get screwed!
Screwing down that saddle 🎩
I have one very comfy, but ugly , must have come from a pregnant cow, stretch marks all over it.