Posted 2018-01-14 11:40 AM Subject: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
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I recently bought a double j flex tree and i also have a circle y flex tree lisa lockhart, but I've left them in my trailer so far this winter, never even thinking about these sub zero temps could these rubber trees crack now? I emailed circle y but no response yet. I'm fearing the worst being rubber and the below zero temps we've had.
Posted 2018-01-14 12:35 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Total Germophobe
Posts: 6443 Location: Montana
I don't know, it never crossed my mind until you mentioned it. I heard that heat will warp them, but I haven't heard about cold weather harming them. Interested to see what Circle Y has to say.
Posted 2018-01-14 7:01 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
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It's most likely fine. The issue is that they could become brittle in the cold making them easy to crack. I don't use my flex tree in the winter and in the summer I just make sure it's not sitting in some odd position and keep it on a sadfle stand. I have not seen one of these warp but it does make sense that it could do that in the heat if it's laying funny.
Posted 2018-01-14 7:24 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
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Posts: 863
SloRide - 2018-01-14 7:01 PM
It's most likely fine. The issue is that they could become brittle in the cold making them easy to crack. I don't use my flex tree in the winter and in the summer I just make sure it's not sitting in some odd position and keep it on a sadfle stand. I have not seen one of these warp but it does make sense that it could do that in the heat if it's laying funny.
Thanks! I just brought it in the house today since I won't be riding until spring gets here! Just really had me wondering
Posted 2018-01-15 12:45 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Not Afraid to Work
Posts: 4717
I've also never thought about it but I have had my Sibley for 10 years and seems sound as far as I can tell. I am in MN but don't ride when its below 20s. Otherwise my tack is in the barn or trailer year round.
Posted 2018-01-15 1:46 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
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Posts: 30
I have ridden the Circle Y Marlene Flex trees for years and currently have a Lisa Lockhart too. I have never had any trouble with mine in the heat or cold.
Posted 2018-01-16 7:56 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
The One
Posts: 7998 Location: South Georgia
I've got a Circle Y Special EFFX and I've never noticed anything crazy. I keep mine in the trailer all year. I will say though, that if it's lower than 40, no riding is happening for me! lol
Flex tree saddles in cold temps
