flash Retrobike Rider Dec 29, 2013 #1 I have a 1940's Swallow saddle, the leather has torn around the middle rivets, I'm light and so far have got away with it, but I assume there's no bodge, I mean repair I can try before I finally bin it, or ride it 'til it breaks......
I have a 1940's Swallow saddle, the leather has torn around the middle rivets, I'm light and so far have got away with it, but I assume there's no bodge, I mean repair I can try before I finally bin it, or ride it 'til it breaks......
Charlieboy28 Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View Dec 29, 2013 #2 send it back to Brooks who will fix it for you http://www.brooksengland.com/getting-in ... r-enquiry/
send it back to Brooks who will fix it for you http://www.brooksengland.com/getting-in ... r-enquiry/
The History Man Retrobike Rider BoTM Winner Gold Trader rBotM Winner Overbury's Fan Feedback View Dec 29, 2013 #3 Or buy my B17 :xmas-big-grin: Very cheap very clean. viewtopic.php?f=22&t=282418
Charlieboy28 Retrobike Rider Gold Trader Feedback View Dec 29, 2013 #5 Well the good news is that your Brooks isn't dead
Jonny69 Senior Retro Guru Dec 30, 2013 #7 Have you got a pic? It takes quite a lot to kill one and usually a dip in hot water and a good scrub with Dubbin will save most Brooks or similar.
Have you got a pic? It takes quite a lot to kill one and usually a dip in hot water and a good scrub with Dubbin will save most Brooks or similar.
M mattsccm Senior Retro Guru Dec 31, 2013 #10 Depending on the size of the split you may get away with a bigger rivet. I have used pop rivets with big heads.
Depending on the size of the split you may get away with a bigger rivet. I have used pop rivets with big heads.