For protecting the leather saddles from rains, both Brooks and Berthoud sell covers for their own saddles: Brooks <https://www.amazon.com/Brooks-England-Saddle-Waterproof-Protection/dp/B09TBFRJG9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3V02PJUDAWVYZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wjJSGiBYtKdYnmzdv3yjuKt7Ajk4DHHJqjUM2umQCbgcZDw5Gp-IPZq8qoFrV2ZahUomITPnHlx2U17Ob-Vp2FMrou2DZSIRt6NCDApLdpropxwiXz3dei9x-PAssaAyM1YtRdNhwRYi7Sr_7qjLjlDAunmqfRjfRknahHKLxn0AgbKFy0kzHajklpNjOkJjiVvA5HI3YnWtAH9wJOYTJnbNBa_od0YOpeRLyc3R0-2QnFpShsxiEm7WzkSx6nY7AGIXyLtVkRCUuPULAQ9TvGOiHYyCyfS70JsTN1sKHaU.WSuIP6BdQhaEMYnqO3lgzzyoS0NO3xxwBmy0X5bBrjg&dib_tag=se&keywords=brooks+saddle+cover&qid=1777823789&sprefix=brooks+saddle+cover%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1>, and Berthouds 1 <https://www.benscycle.com/gilles-berthoud-latex-waterproof-saddle-cover/p?srsltid=AfmBOoqFjQ7bslO-972gsopsH04XAm6AOcdDfof44zNIlFQuRBIQbENJ> (the older version? But it's definitely cheaper), 2 <https://berthoudcycles.fr/en/569-saddle-cover-for-soulorgalibieraspinaravis-leather-saddles.html?srsltid=AfmBOootjHiQ5Ub5otbRthooyC6k2YY2Vg_lzSeVyerSiyBfrBCj3kIb> (the newer version?). When not in use, you can fold them and stash them in your saddle bag. Brook's is big enough to cover a Berthouds, but the reverse is not true. The newer Berthould cover is more form fitting.
Although I have no experience in your use case, I would put a rubber band or bungee cord to tighten the cover over the saddle when transporting the bike on a car. But better yet, put your bike in your car to get the best protection. That usually require the backseats to be folded down, even on a big SUV. Or the wheels need to come off. On Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:33:06 PM UTC-4 Mike in BK wrote: > Yep. With those amazon ones the silver rubs off on Brooks leather if you > ride with it on. I'm glad it happened to my second favorite Brooks. Still > has silver on it since last summer. I replaced it with the Brooks cover Riv > sells. Half the price of Randi Jo. No complaints. > > On Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:40:34 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > >> Sounds like Randi Jo are the way to go, but for options sake: I use cheap >> nylon, cinch-up seat covers off amazon all the time when transporting on >> bike racks. >> >> They’ve done the job in lots of sun, road debris and rain storms, and I >> don’t have to worry too much if I misplace them. >> >> [image: >> 71qvfp7LLjL.jpg_BO30,255,255,255_UF750,750_SR1910,1000,0,C_PIRIOFOUR-medium-V2,TopLeft,190,885_ZJPHNwYW4gZm9yZWdyb3VuZD0iIzU2NTk1OSIgZm9udD0iQW1hem9uRW1iZXIgNjYiPigyNTkpPC9zcGFuPg==,650,875,420,420,0,0_QL100_.jpg] >> >> Shappy Bike Seat Rain Cover <https://a.co/d/0iy59llU> >> a.co <https://a.co/d/0iy59llU> >> <https://a.co/d/0iy59llU> >> >> I worried that the silver inside layer might rub off onto the seat, but >> it hasn’t yet after a fair amount of use. >> k. >> >> On May 2, 2026, at 11:48 AM, Curtis McKenzie <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Well....Randi Jo >> >> On Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:32 AM Kim H. <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I thirdly recommend Randi Jo Fabrications out of Oregon. >>> >>> I bought one for my Brooks B67S saddle in the navy color to go with my >>> RBW blue Clem five years ago. It has a sewn in flap that covers the >>> underside of my saddle with snaps ? of which I don't use, because I have >>> full fenders. Outstanding design !! It hasn't failed me yet. >>> >>> Kim Hetzel. >>> >>> On Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:07 AM Michael Moore, Jr. <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I second that. I have been using the waxed canvas since December and it >>>> is holding up well. >>>> >>>> Saddle Covers - Randi Jo Fabrications >>>> https://share.google/WyAmI22FVIPUNb5de >>>> >>>> Michael Moore, Jr. >>>> Arcata, CA >>>> >>>> On Sat, May 2, 2026, 10:05 AM Brian Turner <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Randi Jo! >>>>> >>>>> On May 2, 2026, at 12:58 PM, Jeff Z <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Can anyone recommend a waterproof saddle cover for my B17 that won't >>>>> blow off or shred when I transport on the car? 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