Sepia Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 Gooday All My skinny backside has just gone and broken my Brooks saddle rail. Any ideas as what can be done and if repairable? Thanks in advance.
droo Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 Ping the Everyday Cycle Supply Co. Dave should be able to point you in the right direction. Sepia and Danger Dassie 2
Sepia Posted August 3, 2021 Author Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 2:46 PM, droo said: Ping the Everyday Cycle Supply Co. Dave should be able to point you in the right direction. Expand Many thanks Droo, will do just that.????
Dusty Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 2:08 PM, Sepia said: Gooday All My skinny backside has just gone and broken my Brooks saddle rail. Any ideas as what can be done and if repairable? Thanks in advance. Expand I had the same issue and did some research. New rails can be put on by Brooks UK, but with postage, covid etc I was disinclined to go that route and managed to pick up a 2nd hand one.
RABUBI Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 Interesting story. I went running in my neighborhood a few years ago. found this Brooks saddle on the left thrown away next to the road. Looks cool against my wall Long Wheel Base, Sid the Sloth, Danger Dassie and 1 other 4
Sepia Posted August 4, 2021 Author Posted August 4, 2021 Thanks Dusty, Rabubi. Have spoke to Dave as Droo suggested and am waiting on a recommendation from him. Unfortunately I find this saddle the best I have ever used by a large margin and I have tried most including the Freedom Saddle. This Brooks just does it for me. My second choice is a Rolls which I have fitted on the interim and was happy with it until I discovered Brooks. It feels like I am riding on a brick now and should I get a new one, it will still have to be worn in. If nothing happens I may just try my welding skills and slide a ferrule of sorts over the welded bit. Heart breaking pic attached.
Rocket-Boy Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 11:41 AM, Sepia said: Thanks Dusty, Rabubi. Have spoke to Dave as Droo suggested and am waiting on a recommendation from him. Unfortunately I find this saddle the best I have ever used by a large margin and I have tried most including the Freedom Saddle. This Brooks just does it for me. My second choice is a Rolls which I have fitted on the interim and was happy with it until I discovered Brooks. It feels like I am riding on a brick now and should I get a new one, it will still have to be worn in. If nothing happens I may just try my welding skills and slide a ferrule of sorts over the welded bit. Heart breaking pic attached. Expand You could probably insert a smaller piece of steel in the tubes and then weld them, if push comes to shove that is. Danger Dassie and Sepia 2
Dusty Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) On 8/4/2021 at 11:41 AM, Sepia said: Thanks Dusty, Rabubi. Have spoke to Dave as Droo suggested and am waiting on a recommendation from him. Unfortunately I find this saddle the best I have ever used by a large margin and I have tried most including the Freedom Saddle. This Brooks just does it for me. My second choice is a Rolls which I have fitted on the interim and was happy with it until I discovered Brooks. It feels like I am riding on a brick now and should I get a new one, it will still have to be worn in. If nothing happens I may just try my welding skills and slide a ferrule of sorts over the welded bit. Heart breaking pic attached. Expand A pratleyed ferule sounds like it may well work. Edited August 5, 2021 by Dusty
BuffsVintageBikes Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 I have someone it CT that could laser weld that for you. Maybe do some research and find a Durban firm that could assist. Sepia 1
Ispeed_V Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 11:41 AM, Sepia said: Thanks Dusty, Rabubi. Have spoke to Dave as Droo suggested and am waiting on a recommendation from him. Unfortunately I find this saddle the best I have ever used by a large margin and I have tried most including the Freedom Saddle. This Brooks just does it for me. My second choice is a Rolls which I have fitted on the interim and was happy with it until I discovered Brooks. It feels like I am riding on a brick now and should I get a new one, it will still have to be worn in. If nothing happens I may just try my welding skills and slide a ferrule of sorts over the welded bit. Heart breaking pic attached. Expand Looks like it is already being held together by chewing gum (white stuff front of saddle) and cable ties Boktiet82 1
Sepia Posted August 5, 2021 Author Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) On 8/5/2021 at 6:10 AM, FondTF2 said: Looks like it is already being held together by chewing gum (white stuff front of saddle) and cable ties Expand Not chewing gum! FrogzEggs moulded to stop saddle nose catching and tearing my shorts. I cannot lift my leg high enough due to a busted hip. Cable ties were for holding Cyclec unit out of harms way. Edited August 5, 2021 by Sepia NGM 1
Oodles Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 I reckon a weld will change the flex characteristics of the rail, as well as a left right imbalance, all of which gives the saddle its comfort, so it ain't gonna feel the same. Sepia 1
One Speed Wonder Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 Bike24 sell Brooks spares. A quick glance over their offerings looked promising as I did see rails etc for sale. Sepia 1
The Ouzo Posted August 6, 2021 Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 6:31 AM, Sepia said: FrogzEggs Expand Thanks for this. Did not know about it, looks very useful
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