Saddle Spring Replacement

[Rides4Fun]

Hi Guys,

I am new to the group and was wondering if it is hard to replace the rear spring on a long spring prewar Persons saddle, assuming that the nuts remove freely? Do you need any type of compression tool or procedure, or is it a bolt-off bolt-on process?

Thank you for reading my post and any advice you may be able to offer!

Rides4Fun

 

[Rides4Fun]

P.S.....in looking at my saddle further, I am suspecting that the lower spring may be the hardest to handle since it seems that is is more tightly compressed and you need to remove it first before taking off the upper spring which seems to be under less compression ? Thanks for any insights or experience that can be offered!

Rides4Fun

 

[rustjunkie]

they're usually not under tension, can we see some pics?

 

[Rides4Fun]

 

[Rides4Fun]

Thank you for your prompt response. Attached is a photo of the saddle and the broken spring is on the right. Sorry, I couldn't post the pic until today and look forward to further comment on replacing the spring.

Rides4Fun

 

[volksboy57]

I think the lower one is just shaped in a tighter looking bundle. I dont think it is under any pressure or anything

 

[Rides4Fun]

Thank you. the upper and lower spring mate at the same point where the horizontal bolt connects through them both. Appreciate your comment!

 

[rustjunkie]

It will come right apart when the nuts are unscrewed.

 

[Rides4Fun]

Thank you, rustjunkie.....this gives me some confidence!

 

[RustySprockets]

The loose coils compress; the tight coils extend. When nobody is seated on the saddle, the springs are just kinda...neutral.