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I've been using a full carbon saddle with no cover or padding for a while thinking my fat arse would provide sufficient padding! It is fine but a bit uncomfortable on any rides over 20 miles but not a major issue. The bit problem is that a bit snapped off the end so I filed it down but it started to wear away at the crotch on my jeans. After seeing this thread I decided to cover the saddle in leather. I bought a bag of scrap leather from a discount fabric place for 99p (which had about 3 pieces well big enough to cover a saddle and about 5 more pieces just too small (which could be used for other stuff like covering toe-clips I suppose). I didn't take much care measuring anything but I am more than pleased with the results. The whole job cost me about £3 (fabric, glue and 2mm thick foam) and I've got a nice comfy saddle now which doesn't rip my jeans. I will post before and after pics in a bit when I get my camera but I would highly recommend giving this a go. Nice one Jol and co for the tips!