Time will tell on this one. It is an overpriced tool. The photos don't quite do it justice. I also know that Brooks sells a spanner specifically for this purpose, but my saddle has a standard 14 mm nut on the tension pin, and it doesn't look to me that the Brooks spanner will fit this. However I found one guy who basically said. The Spanner is used to tension the saddle in compensation for leather stretch. ... D on’t tension it - Many cyclists immediately try to correct the shape of the saddle by tensioning it. Brooks recommend that you inspect your saddle after every six months; there are two guidelines to help you decide whether, or not, to add more tension: - The aim is to maintain a fairly flat profile on the leather, when viewed from the side, just like when it was new. now back to brooks saddles. Lightly coat the entire surface of the saddle. OUR PRICE £3.88. Several variations are available, including a somewhat wider women's version. For use with the following Brooks models: The newer bolts were longer which made it impossible to get in. It is also not clear how to turn this nut without also turning the tension pin itself, which is loose enough to be turned with my fingers, and when I do this the nut and bolt turn together. Hi, the tension pin’s just snapped on my B17 Special- is this the correct pin? I then began tightening it, which popped it properly in position. The Brooks is a tensioned leather saddle. Proper tension is important for the structural stability of your saddle; Make sure that the leather is nourished and isn’t looking dry; Do you offer spare parts if something breaks? Then hammer it with a chisel/screwdriver and rubber mallet into the hole. You may want to head to a local Brooks dealer for assistance. OUR PRICE £3.60. I guess my Brooks B17 is a little too old for this spanner. Tension bolt arrived quite quickly. This is the best rim tape unless you need thinner tape for tight fitting tyres.I found Continental rim tape good for that. That's just the nature of the material. OUR PRICE £3.70. I'm not particularly light, but I have never had to tighten up any of them. The shape and design of this tool is perfect for adjusting your saddle. Looking forward to using and hoping I won't lose it before I get the chance. It is made to fit on the tension nut under nose saddle where standard wrenches would be a tight fit. (tension … What you are seeing is the leather bending over the forward contact point, likely caused by … It will click in most of the way. Sadly this part will not suit the B15, and we do not have an alternative that will suit either. Ensure our Email Newsletter gets to your inbox by adding, The email address is not valid, please try again. Personally, I would order up some rivets through a Brooks dealer and drill the ones out of the rear of the saddle. BROOKS SADDLES BMP 180. If you have any questions ask here or phone 01278 441500 (+44 1278 441500). Description Reviews (0) Description. Hopefully the saddle that comes with the bike is comfortable for you. I say “with much trepidation,” because Sheldon Brown warned, “In almost every case that I know of where someone has tried to adjust the tension with this nut, the saddle has been ruined. The Brooks B17 is a medium-width saddle which generally works well for sport cyclists. I have several Brooks saddles, some from new and some very ancient. Enter your email address and click Subscribe. It is made to fit on the tension nut under nose saddle where standard wrenches would be a tight fit. For use with Team Professional, Professional S, B17, B17 S, B17 Narrow, Flyer Special, Flyer Special S, Swift/Swallow Chrome, B67, Conquest, Countess saddles. Reply. It worked in minutes and was fantastic. : I quite like to ride my bike, you should too, it is fun. going from memory, i seem to recall that the spanner engages what appears to be a nut positioned along the axis of the bolt. If it is not allow me to recommend a Brooks saddle. Brooks Saddle Tension Adjustment? As a last resort, and with much trepidation, I ordered a Brooks Saddle Tension Wrench from Harris Cyclery. Afraid it does not fit. RRP £4.50. Discussion in 'Cycling Equipment' started by meehs, Oct 19, 2005. meehs New Member. by over-softening it and being a real heavyweight - it may need tightening, but I would go very carefully if I were you. Tension stretches, and with much trepidation, I ordered a Brooks saddle case the is. A little too old for this spanner the internet and so did everyone else I have never had tighten. Meehs, Oct 19, 2005. meehs New Member to return it for a bolt well. 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