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Old 05-10-2024, 12:52 PM
Ken Robb Ken Robb is offline
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ancient saddle designs

In 1954 I got a Schwinn (Traveler maybe?) which was what kids called "an English racer". It was VERY much like a Raleigh built in England: 3 speed Sturmey-Archer hub. caliper brakes, bottle generator and headlight. The saddle was covered in fake leather that was waterproof supported by steel coil springs that ran for/aft from a steel frame.

Even riding hot and sweaty in Chicago Summers while wearing jeans I don't remember ever having a sore butt. I know it had to be heavy but it was probably lighter than the "tractor" seats of my pals' Schwinn Phantoms. are saddles like this still made/used anywhere?
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Old 05-10-2024, 02:07 PM
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Like this? Likely made by Mesinger.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/36458485513...3ABFBMsLDruuxj

Another one here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12646050458...Bk9SR7Kw67rsYw
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