How to Reupholster a Bicycle Seat

The seat of a bicycle is designed for efficiency and performance. If your saddle upholstery sustains a rip or has become faded it will not only affect the overall look of your bicycle but it can also affect your riding ability. If something has happened to your bicycle seat upholstery but you don't want to get rid of the entire saddle, you can easily reupholster the seat yourself to get it back up to performance standards.

Things You'll Need

  • Staple remover or screwdriver
  • Durable fabric
  • Chalk
  • Scissors
  • Staple gun
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Instructions

    • 1

      Release the seat post from the bicycle and pull the seat upward until it comes out of the bike frame.

    • 2

      Turn the seat over and find all the staples that hold on the covering. Pry out the old staples using a staple remover or a screwdriver.

    • 3

      Pull the old cover fabric off the seat and spread it out on top of your new fabric. Trace the shape of the cover onto the new material with chalk.

    • 4

      Cut out the new fabric according to the traced line, using scissors. This is your new bike upholstery.

    • 5

      Set the bike seat on top of the new upholstery and center it in place. Make sure the right side of the fabric is facing away from the seat padding.

    • 6

      Pull the edges of the cover up and around the sides of the seat. Keep the fabric pulled tight and smooth against the seat. Staple the fabric down onto the underside of the seat with a staple gun. Secure the upholstery around the entire interior of the seat.

    • 7

      Trim away any excess fabric to keep the seat neat.