http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Proofide en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:59:57 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31731 Fri, 20 May 2011 09:29:00 +0000 kaputnik 31731@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Professor Sheldon recommends building a little bath out of tinfoil and soaking it in neatsfoot oil, then cycling on it in shorts you can afford to throw away...</p> <p>Proofride worked just fine for me! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31712 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:49:11 +0000 Its_Me_Knees 31712@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>New Brooks B68 Aged saddle arrived today. Somewhat unexpectedly, the instructions indicate that, for 'Aged' saddles, the proofide should only be applied to the underside of the saddle. Still need the stuff, nonetheless, so will try TBW unless Kaputnik advises otherwise.</p> <p>There's lots of stuff on t'interweb about why only Proofide should be used on Brooks saddles. Some of this advice is on the Brooks web site (QED) but some odd alternative suggestions elsewhere (such as immersing new saddles in motor oil, or using shoe polish) do sound rather doubtful. So I'll stick with the pukka gear... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31681 Thu, 19 May 2011 14:23:06 +0000 ruggtomcat 31681@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>nice! im not one for sitting on fish oil hence the vegie wax. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31665 Thu, 19 May 2011 12:34:03 +0000 wee folding bike 31665@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's changed colour. My first tin was red, now it's pale yellow.</p> <p>My OU degree smells of Proofide because the tin was on its side it in the cupboard and leaked a bit. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31632 Thu, 19 May 2011 09:36:48 +0000 HibeeBiker 31632@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>In stock at the Bike Co-op. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31627 Thu, 19 May 2011 08:24:41 +0000 kaputnik 31627@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Proofride (from memory) is tallow, beeswax, fish oil and vegetable oils. </p> <p>Delicious! Spread it on yer toast.</p> <p>Just as well it is laced with citronella.</p> <p>IMK I live just down from TBW, if I remember I will check in the window this afternoon as it's normally there, next to the massive Brooks saddles with the massive springs. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31623 Thu, 19 May 2011 07:32:07 +0000 Min 31623@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Vegetarian leather proofing stuff? Really? Hehe! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31621 Thu, 19 May 2011 07:26:14 +0000 wee folding bike 31621@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If you have to use Proofide on your saddle then the vegetarian ship has already sailed.</p> <p>Well... unless you planned to eat it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31608 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:13:54 +0000 ruggtomcat 31608@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>other leather waxes are available (and vegitarian) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31606 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:03:03 +0000 Its_Me_Knees 31606@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noted. TBC website suggests it's not in stock there. Given TBW isn't so far from PY I might pop along after my Friday morning cuppa. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31604 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:56:52 +0000 kaputnik 31604@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Bicycle Works and The Bike Chain have always had it in stock when I've been in. Phone ahead if you don't want a wasted trip, they'll both be happy to tell you. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2982#post-31603 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:10:32 +0000 Its_Me_Knees 31603@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Simple question: anyone know an Edinburgh LBS that definitely has Brooks Proofide saddle treatment in stock? </p>