So - I was pondering things on yesterday's ride. As the mist got a little rain-like, I watched the nose of my Brooks get increasingly damp. Got me to thinking...
"hmmm," I thinks. "There are three rivets on the nose of that saddle, and obviously, that's where the front of the thing is pinned together. It's also the front end of the hammock, so to speak. So, there's a good bit of stress in that. Now, as I'm riding along, my hams are covering the majority of the saddle, and I'm running fenders so there's no spray from below. But, it can't make sense to let the nose get all wet and soggy by means of forward motion. I wonder if shellacking the front inch or so of the saddle would help it resist rain a bit without damaging anything." Which is pretty much the thought I've still got rattling around this morning. Anyone ever try it? Any cobblers or leatherworkers think it might make sense? Or should I just get some silicone spray? - Jim Oh! Pix from the loop - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclofiend/sets/72157615330750584/ -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's Send In Your Photos! - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines "My nighttime attitude is anyone can run you down and get away with it. That's why I don't even own a bike light or one of those godawful reflective suits. Because if you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see you in order for you to be safe...you've already blown it." -- Neal Stephenson, "Zodiac" --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
