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Hi,

I've an old Selle Italia with Ti rails that I would like to have a new cover fitted to as I've heard this can be done. Does anybody know where/how/who can re-trim leather saddles? It is quite a complex design with a cut away middle...

Thanks!


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 8:00 am
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I think someone said they got theirs done at their local horse saddle centre or you could try a furniture upholstery place


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 8:07 am
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Not a bad idea, thanks thepodge 🙂

Has anybody had their saddles done please?


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 12:12 pm
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I would expect it to be more expensive than a new saddle with no guarantee that it'll feel the same as it did before 😯


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 2:18 pm
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If the feel changed I'd be happy - it couldn't be much less comfy! Haha

I just don't like throwing things away, I'd rather re-cycle it even if it does't save money.


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 4:49 pm
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I think they also said it cost a fiver at the horse shop


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 5:28 pm
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[url= http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-recover-an-old-bicycle-seat/ ]this[/url]

I came across that on the internet a while ago,


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 6:11 pm
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Excellent, thank you mrmo! I was just starting to look at how to do it myself. I will have a go myself I think 8)


 
Posted : 26/04/2011 6:27 pm

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