DIY cutouts in a Brooks saddle can be done, but it requires some careful planning and execution. Here are some key steps and tips based on experiences from others:
1. **Design**: Sketch your desired cutout shape on paper first to visualize the final look. Make sure the design won't compromise the saddle's integrity. 2. **Tools**: You'll need a sharp utility knife or leather cutting tool, a hole punch (if you choose to lace), and possibly a cutting mat for protection. 3. **Cutting**: Gently cut along your design. Take your time, as leather can be tough to cut. It's better to make several light passes than to cut too deeply in one go. 4. **Finishing Edges**: After cutting, smooth the edges to prevent fraying. You can use a leather edge tool or sandpaper for this purpose. 5. **Punching Holes**: If you decide to lace, mark the position of the holes carefully and use a hole punch to create even holes. 6. **Lacing**: Lacing can add a nice touch. Use leather lacing for a consistent look, but it’s optional. 7. **Test Ride**: Once done, take a short ride to see how it feels and make adjustments if needed. DIY projects can be rewarding, but take your time to ensure a quality outcome. Good luck! Regards, Helen On Mon, 23 Sept 2024, 4:12 pm Brian Forsee, <[email protected]> wrote: > I've been wanting to give a cut out saddle a try for awhile now. I've been > running Brooks B15/team pro saddles for years. I have one b17 in the lineup > right now, second time trying one, and it's just a little too wide. But > overall the team pro has been great for me, with the exception of > occasional numbness. This is typically just on longer not-mountain bike > rides where i'm spending considerable time pedaling from the saddle. So > anyway, interested in trying a cutout. Really been eyeing the Giles, but > haven't worked myself up to spending that coin on a saddle that i've never > seen in person or sat on. > > One of my brooks is 10-12 yr old at this point and its getting a little > rough. Slightly bent rails, nose wants to twist (i can never remedy this). > Surely it has a few years left, i've conditioned it and it isn't drying > out, but it's getting there. Close enough to use it for an experiment. > > So, my question. Has any one here ever DIY'd a cutout in their Brooks? > I've never done any leather work but the concept seems straightforward. Cut > it out, punch some holes, do the lacing. That last part may even be > optional? If you've given this a go please let me know how it went! > > > Brian in STL > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d963c848-80f1-4683-929d-70beb3529ca4n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d963c848-80f1-4683-929d-70beb3529ca4n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CAPaexzVvTW%3DE9sbxVp0fwnNuXfxoM62sPnSuKwdbLi%3D3b%2BAmpQ%40mail.gmail.com.
