Re: [CR]Brooks Proofide

(Example: Component Manufacturers)

From: <RALEIGH531@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 16:42:26 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Brooks Proofide
To: BRAD.STOCKWELL@mpp.cpii.com, CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com, internet-bob@bikelist.org, touring@phred.org, tandem@hobbes.ucsd.edu, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 2/2/01 4:35:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, BRAD.STOCKWELL@mpp.cpii.com writes:
> The pamphlet makes a plausible argument that the best thing you can do is:
> get the new saddle good and soaking wet, then ride on the wet saddle just
> long enough that it molds to your body (maybe an hour?), then let it dry out
> and stiffen up in that desirable form.

I think the best thing to do is follow Brooks recommendations and use Proofide and ride the thing. BTW: I also reject the conspiracy theorys that Brooks recommends Proofide because they happen to make it. They've been at it a long time and should know the best way to care for their saddles.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa