Need advice... What do I do with this saddle?

[lgrinnings]

Howdy folks-

I've got an men's Elgin project that I'm working on with my son and I need some advice as to what to do with the saddle. It's an Elgin-stamped Troxel skirted saddle (still has the Troxel tag underneath) in fair condition with three major areas that have worn through (the most common areas – see pics below).

My question is, Do I:

A) Leave it as it is?
B) Somehow repair the worn areas (and if so how would I do that)?
C) Pay to have the seat recovered?

I'm leaning toward A, but only because I don't know if B is an option. It doesn't seem far enough gone to go for C, but maybe I'm wrong. Regardless, I defer to the expertise of the CABE.

Thanks in advance!

-Lester

 

[bricycle]

Tough call, but think I'd leave be.

 

[fordmike65]

If you plan to ride it regardless...I'd go with A until worn enough for C

 

[dfa242]

For me, it kinda' depends on what the bike looks like - if the patina matches I'd leave it as is.

 

[fordmike65]

Another idea is to pick up another saddle in worse shape and have it recovered. Or......you can pick up a pan, have it recovered & reuse the chassis.

 

[rollfaster]

Gotta say leave it be!

 

[kreika]

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/preserving-cloth-saddles-from-40s-50s.118071/#post-788324

Not if this will help at all, but some of the finished results were pretty surprising and they said it lasted for awhile. I'd say leave it and look for another over time that's in better shape. Good luck!

 

[rustjunkie]

Gotta go with A

 

[vincev]

Would depend on what the rest of the bike looks like.If the bike is in worn but original condition a newly recovered seat may look out of place.If you are redoing the bike the worn seat will not look right.The look has to flow .

 

[catfish]

For a rider, leave it alone.