Save my saddle!

Rendel Harris · 2024-08-16T17:22:58+01:00

My Fizik Antares R3 saddle is a joy to ride, but the back edges are scuffed/split from the previous owner of the bike leaning it against the rough brick wall of his garage (not me, honest - as befits my pride and joy (Specialized Roubaix Dura Ace Pro SL4) it hangs on the wall of my hall). See pictures below. Does anyone know a way of sealing these damaged areas so it won't get worse? I don't really want to spoil the aesthetics by taping it but equally I don't want to further damage and end up throwing away a £100+ saddle if I can avoid it. Any suggestions for saving it very gratefully received! I have vague memories of roadmen forty years ago talking about using clear nail varnish to seal up saddle tears/splits, is that a thing or have I imagined it? Thanks in advance for any advice.

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August 16, 2024 at 5:22 pm #32934

Rendel Harris

My Fizik Antares R3 saddle is a joy to ride, but the back edges are scuffed/split from the previous owner of the bike leaning it against the rough brick wall of his garage (not me, honest – as befits my pride and joy (Specialized Roubaix Dura Ace Pro SL4) it hangs on the wall of my hall). See pictures below. Does anyone know a way of sealing these damaged areas so it won’t get worse? I don’t really want to spoil the aesthetics by taping it but equally I don’t want to further damage and end up throwing away a £100+ saddle if I can avoid it. Any suggestions for saving it very gratefully received! I have vague memories of roadmen forty years ago talking about using clear nail varnish to seal up saddle tears/splits, is that a thing or have I imagined it? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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August 25, 2024 at 4:54 pm #1023445
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jaymack

Mischief managed!

Mischief managed!

August 25, 2024 at 12:52 pm #1023443
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Rendel Harris

Just to update this, “Shoe

Just to update this, “Shoe Goo” arrived yesterday so applied it to the damaged areas, went for an 80 km ride this morning and it’s held up really well, looks like a very effective repair. Many thanks for the suggestion jaymack!

August 22, 2024 at 7:38 pm #1023441
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Rendel Harris

Thanks, already ordered the

Thanks, already ordered the solution suggested below but if that doesn’t work good to have a second shot in the locker!

August 22, 2024 at 6:43 pm #1023439
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Spangly Shiny

3M Edge Sealer 4150S. Used on

3M Edge Sealer 4150S. Used on all manner of things that don’t fly in the aviation world.

August 16, 2024 at 8:05 pm #1023435
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jaymack

You could try ‘Shoe Goo’. I

You could try ‘Shoe Goo’. I’ve used it for years to keep various pairs of running shoes going for myself/spouse/off-spring.It’s quite thick and, well, gooey! I’ve a got a feeling that it’ll do the job just fine. It is available from various places such as Amazon but also from here https://newtons-shred.co.uk/brands/shoe-goo/ . Let me know if it works ‘cos no one wants to see a favourite saddle go to the great bike shop in the sky.

August 16, 2024 at 8:04 pm #1023437
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Rendel Harris

Thank you, I’ll look into it!

Thank you, I’ll look into it!

ETA looks good, ordered a small tube – will report back.

August 16, 2024 at 5:24 pm #1023433
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Rendel Harris

Left side…

Left side…

August 16, 2024 at 5:23 pm #1023431
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Rendel Harris

Right side…

Right side…
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