TomGrainger Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 So the seat cover on my DT has gone all brittle and ripped itself to shreds as a result of all-weather riding. I've got a lovely new seat cover on the way and I'd rather not try to fit it myself and make a right hash of things. I found one guy who'd do it for me but he's quite a ways away and I'd have to leave the bike with him for a couple of days which I'd rather avoid. Anybody know who I might wanna speak to? I'm in South East Essex and I've tried a couple of upholsterers without any luck. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 if its a correct one for your bike seat and tailored to fit then they are not to hard to do yourself if you have got a staple gun just patience and time is all thats required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 It's not that difficult to fit a new seat cover....you just need a decent staple gun and work methodically.... I did the seat cover on my Speedie....and fitted a gel pad while I was about it.......a couple of hours work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecat Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I am well practised in the art of seat covering...by virtue of the fact I have to shave every seat on every bike I ever buy.i have the staple gun...happy to help if you can get the seat up to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Post the seat, and use a pillow until it comes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomGrainger Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys. My only concern was that I'm not much of a deft hand when it comes to things like this and the guys at the bike shop I use suggested I avoid trying to fit a seat cover myself as they're fiddly and a pain to do. Is it simply a case of stretching the material over the seat and stapling it around the edges, making sure you've got the material properly stretched? If so, that doesn't sound impossible if I have a second pair of hands. I really appreciate the offer Littlecat, but I think a trip up to Notts might be a little out of my range at the moment. If all else fails, I'll definitely get in touch. I've still gotta actually get the seat cover. The post office apparently has it , but I received no failed delivery notification in my post box so it's gonna be a right royal pain to get back hold of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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