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creaking saddle

  • 10-08-2009 1:08pm
    #1
    parko202
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭


    After a week or so with my brooks saddle I am noticing a creaking noise coming from the rails, i checked it wasnt the seat post and am just wondering, are you supposed to grease the fixing points (can't imagine that would be great for a strong fit). I have tried tightening it but still the noise is there. Any suggestions?


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  • #2
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    It is part of the joy the is a Brooks, you are just going to have to get used to it :) Every time it creaks think how comfortable the natural flexing motion is.


  • #3
    parko202
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭parko202


    ah ok, thanks. I just wasn't sure if i was going to damage the rails. Yeah it really is a cracking saddle.


  • #4
    rottenhat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,352 ✭✭✭rottenhat


    parko202 wrote: »
    i checked it wasnt the seat post and am just wondering, are you supposed to grease the fixing points (can't imagine that would be great for a strong fit).

    A little bit of grease on the saddle rails can sometimes cure creaks, and although it might seem perverse, can make for a more secure fit - basically by easing friction between saddle rails and clamp you can get a tighter fit than would otherwise be possible.

    However, nine times out of ten, a Brooks creaks because leather saddles are inherently creaky. I have a B-17 that creaks and I can get rid of the creak by increasing the tension on the bolt but the saddle quite quickly stretches out a little further and starts creaking again. Such is life.


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