I wouldn't strip it and SLR the padding is actually really nice, also if you are wearing jeans with a stripped saddle, they will wear through.
Just FYI
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I wouldn't strip it and SLR the padding is actually really nice, also if you are wearing jeans with a stripped saddle, they will wear through.
Just FYI