Saddle cover renewal service anyone ?

BG2000

This might sound like the dumbest question ever, but does anyone know of a company that can renew the cover on a saddle, specifically a leather one ?

My SDG saddle is definately the comfiest I've owned but the microtex cover is falling to pieces after less than a year and it's horrible on hot summer days (not at all breathable !). The rest of the saddle is top quality though, as you'd expect for £90, so I'd love a leather cover on this.

I'm almost tempted to ask a shoe manufacturer, but the main problem will be stretching the leather to form the right shape....oh well, if you don't ask you don't get etc....

haf1zur

have you tried car interior retrimmers?

they use leather stretched over different shapes

would be a easy for them

thelonegroover

If it's less than a year old I'd ask for a refund or replacement. Then go for a leather one, like a Charge spoon in leather.

BG2000

Thelonegroover wrote:

If it's less than a year old I'd ask for a refund or replacement. Then go for a leather one, like a Charge spoon in leather.

I'd never be able to prove the tears aren't due to crash damage, and it might just be a year old already. The spoon isn't quite padded enough - I'm riding a hardtail on very rocky bumpy ground so need something a bit softer. Spoons are fine with rear-suss bikes in my view.

BG2000

haf1zur wrote:

have you tried car interior retrimmers?

they use leather stretched over different shapes

would be a easy for them

I'll give some a try, see what they say etc..cheers.

bobs bikes

try a coach trimmer. they do car interiors etc. also worth looking at horse saddle manufacturers.

aleslie22

Try busyman bicycles. they are Australian but you might be able to send it off.
http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/06/a ... mick-peel/