Aug 3, 2004 · Split leather is the stuff they cut off of top-grain leather to get thinner leather. The split leather will have a suede-ish appearance. Whether or not you actually want to call it suede is a whole …

Dec 24, 2025 · The bike cme with a beutiful Brooks leather saddle which looked to be in perfect condition. No cracks and only light scuffing. A few daubs of lexan and the leather shined. When I …

Dec 23, 2025 · Bikes: GT Transeo & a half dozen ebike conversions. Doesn't seem hard, if you carry the tools, own a leather jacket and those cool gloves, It's got the standard motor connector used on …

Dec 7, 2025 · Training & Nutrition - Distributed Strength Training—Good for Cyclists? - Okay fine, everybody seems to agree that strength training makes us cyclists faster. But I've been noticing that …

Dec 27, 2025 · I’m considering buying another home in Texas and I guess I could split the accumulation between the two… Ugly divorce and had to buy this home on line, but I can be a bit more choosy …

I've never seen that style but there was a company, I think it was called Rigi, that did track bikes with a double seat tube. Basically they had a short section of normal seat tube to clamp the seat post. …

Jan 8, 2017 · Classic & Vintage - Leather Experts: Thoughts on dyeing embossed areas - In the past, I have seen numbers of posts from those of you who work with leather to produce beautiful pieces for …

Soffatti also made leather saddles similar to a Brooks Professional. They had hand hammered copper rivets and a rather anachronistic keyhole shaped hole in the top.

Mar 20, 2010 · Although the frame was in good condition, the bike needed a complete overhaul. So, she got new tires, Brooks saddle with small DEI saddlebag, faux leather grips, Japanese bell, a woody …

Feb 24, 2012 · Minor variances in size tolerances meant a slightly small steerer would result in a loose headset. Naturally, people were overtightening them to no avail, so the split ring offers the ability to …