You are reading a single comment by @Vesalius and its replies. Click here to read the full conversation.
  • Yeah not bad at all thanks Ed, after the pendle is was massively broken in and had to retension it as per the instructions:

    New saddles are pre-tensioned at the factory.
    Counterclockwise rotation of the tension bolt tightens the
    leather and clockwise rotation loosens it. After 100-200 miles,
    the saddle may take on a concave shape. Re-tension the
    saddle slightly to achieve the original shape of the slot and a hammock feeling for your
    sit bones but be careful not to over-tension the leather. Experienced riders often try to
    reproduce the stiffer feeling of other leather saddles by over-tensioning which
    prematurely stretches the leather and puts pressure on your sit bones. In general, the
    leather will stretch like a new pair of shoes and then stop, usually about halfway through
    the tension bolt. Always tension the saddle at the beginning of or during a ride. Never
    apply tension at the end of a ride.

About

Avatar for Vesalius @Vesalius started