Room Service Posted May 30, 2013 Share Has anybody recovered their faded saddle? If so, was it succesfull (did it look goodas new?) & where did you have it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted May 30, 2013 Share Cannot tell you directly who to go to, but Nils at Woodstock Cycleworks has a guy who does it. I've seen some seriously impressive work, with highly detailed patterns and embossing. Not sure of the cost. www.woodstockcycleworks.com.021 461 5634 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSauce Posted May 30, 2013 Share Well, it just so happens Nils JUST tweeted a pic of a saddle they've done. See what I mean? http://instagram.com/p/Z7O_esKey_/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted May 30, 2013 Share Well, it just so happens Nils JUST tweeted a pic of a saddle they've done. See what I mean? http://instagram.com/p/Z7O_esKey_/# Very nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted May 30, 2013 Share what does he charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren8gor Posted May 30, 2013 Share Very nice work.Chaps. Velobrein did a saddle for me and i was very happy. In fact to the point that i cant see how anyone would want to trash a saddle when it could be recovered. And it really looks quite custom and adds a touch of bling to any bike. Go with them, you wont be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted May 30, 2013 Share If it's just faded - get it redyed - which is a bit of a misnomer, because the guys who fix car leather seats actually spray the dye on, and it's more like thin paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren8gor Posted May 30, 2013 Share http://velobrien.com/ Go check them out. Mine is Saddle number 27. I have another 2 saddles ready to go to them for a recover Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted May 30, 2013 Share http://velobrien.com/ Go check them out. Mine is Saddle number 27. I have another 2 saddles ready to go to them for a recover The big question, how much did it set you back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren8gor Posted May 30, 2013 Share The big question, how much did it set you back? Mine set me back around R500 if i recall correctly. That was probably a year ago now, so not sure what they are charging now. Very reasonable in my opinion as it is truly custom. The saddle fits my arse like a lounge chair, so quite irreplaceable actually. And the saddle is on my every day "tupperware" road bike, it gets ridden regularly, regardless of weather and saddle is holding up well. So why splash out a grand plus to buy a new boring same old same old saddle when you could get your existing one redone in something nice and custom. HeartCoppi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted May 30, 2013 Share Mine set me back around R500 if i recall correctly. That was probably a year ago now, so not sure what they are charging now. Very reasonable in my opinion as it is truly custom. The saddle fits my arse like a lounge chair, so quite irreplaceable actually. And the saddle is on my every day "tupperware" road bike, it gets ridden regularly, regardless of weather and saddle is holding up well. So why splash out a grand plus to buy a new boring same old same old saddle when you could get your existing one redone in something nice and custom. Not bad at all, considering what a new saddle will cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted May 30, 2013 Share Thats quality workmanship,look better then the originals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 30, 2013 Share All you need is a scrap of leather, some contact adhesive, a nice sharp blade, chalk and a glass of wine. Did mine a good few months ago while making a braai and it has turned out very well. This saddle has seen really bad weather and lots of miles. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted May 30, 2013 Share All you need is a scrap of leather, some contact adhesive, a nice sharp blade, chalk and a glass of wine. Did mine a good few months ago while making a braai and it has turned out very well. This saddle has seen really bad weather and lots of miles. H Pick of your saddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 30, 2013 Share Not exactly the best pic, but you get the idea. A bit of dubbin to care for the leather and all is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ren8gor Posted May 30, 2013 Share Not exactly the best pic, but you get the idea. A bit of dubbin to care for the leather and all is good! Looks good Hairy. But the Velobrien guys had a far more complicated saddle to work with in my case with the center cut out to deal with. The leather was actually stitched to have a nice finish thru the cut out and around the back. Stitching was integrated as part of the aesthetic finish. Looks really trick if you like that sort of thing. I was worried it would be uncomfortable, but it is every bit as comfortable as the original, if not more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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