Cruiser saddle hardware sourcing

[Irontri]

Anyone have a good source for replacement saddle hardware: universal rails, springs, seat post clamp…the whole shebang? That hardware seems to rust first-ish and can be extremely difficult to clean and restore. I have some saddle shells (no hardware) and some saddles with rusted hardware. All the saddles are Felts, if that matters. Thanks!

 

[Walter Zoomie]

https://www.huskybicycles.com/clamps-bolts-and-bushing.html

 

[Walter Zoomie]

https://www.modernbike.com/clamps

 

[Irontri]

https://www.modernbike.com/clamps

Thanks. Unfortunately, it only shows saddle clamps and some other small bits.

 

[RustyGold]

Brooks sells spare parts...you can often find sellers on ebay. Springs, clamps, frames...not universal, but maybe adaptable.

 

[RustySprockets]

If you intend to modify something, why not simply pick up a cheap Schwinn cruiser saddle from the box store? You could probably snag one for around $20, and it doesn't look like it would be too difficult to adapt. Not universal...but I bet it's close.

 

[AndyA]

That hardware seems to rust first-ish and can be extremely difficult to clean and restore.

Cousin Irontri:
Cleaning up saddle hardware ain't that hard. Take it apart, go over it with emery cloth and/or steel wool, wipe down with denatured alcohol, and brush on some Testors enamel (the little bottles). I've used Flat Steel (1180), Flat Black (1149), and Semi-gloss Black (1139), depending on the desired look. These all do well in covering up rust. And nobody looks at the saddle hardware that close anyway. Have fun!

By the way, does your forum name suggest that YOU are an Ironman?

 

[Irontri]

Cousin Irontri:
Cleaning up saddle hardware ain't that hard. Take it apart, go over it with emery cloth and/or steel wool, wipe down with denatured alcohol, and brush on some Testors enamel (the little bottles). I've used Flat Steel (1180), Flat Black (1149), and Semi-gloss Black (1139), depending on the desired look. These all do well in covering up rust. And nobody looks at the saddle hardware that close anyway. Have fun!

By the way, does your forum name suggest that YOU are an Ironman?

Thanks for the suggestions. On between the springs is the most difficult part. I try cleaning them up for 2 reasons:
1-flipping a bike and having it look as nice as possible
2-keeping it for my collection and being as near mint/new as possible.

I’ll give those ideas a shot though.

To everyone else, I still haven’t found a source for full replacement hardware. Seat clamps yes, but not the rails, springs, and bracket. So strange.

Yes, I’ve done a few Ironmans, particularly in Kona…7x