I picked up a Spirig monoflap earlier this year, and sent it to a fitter near me to have new billets put on and a have a full reflock done since the rear panels were pretty hard and one of the billets torn. Unfortunately, due to the way the panels are constructed, they were not comfortable taking it apart for fear of not being able to put it back together; the top side of the panels (the part that contacts the saddle) appears to be felt backed or something similar. Definitely not leather. I might be able to squeeze my phone camera in there for a picture.
Can anyone recommend a saddle repair person that is familiar with this type of construction, or with working on Spirig saddles in general? I really like the saddle otherwise but it’s essentially a paperweight until I can get it fixed.
), I called in another for reflocking who I had used with good success many years prior. My Frank Baines Operetta is a monoflap with serge panels. Well, this gal had never seen a saddle like this and couldn’t figure out how to access the panels to reflock. I called Amanda and, bless her generous and loving heart, she talked the fitter through it.