[TheBillder]

I’m in the middle of rebuilding the light tourer I bought new in the summer of 1988. The frame is at the painter, the wheels are being built by my LBS, I’ve chosen new pedals and toe clips, etc. It’s not going to be original (10 speed cassette going in) but not totally modern (friction shifting for example).

I need to find a saddle that’s not a million miles off visually. The riding position is less upright than might be expected as the frame has always been in the large side for me, and I probably like a bit more squish for my flabby arse than a proper roadie. But it still needs to look like a fast bike.

Could go for a Spa Cycles leather one, as the bike was a bit tourer-ish but worried that I’ll never get through the soreness if breaking in. On the weighty side too.

Could also go for a brown Charge Spoon – I use a similar Madison Flux on another bike and it’s ok for comfort – but it still looks a bit too modern.

I had a vague pointer to a Selle San Marco Rolls but the customer reviews are quite varied.

So can anyone recommend a comfy retro looking saddle up to about £50?

Thanks.

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[CyclingInGawler]

I put a San Marco Rolls on my

I put a San Marco Rolls on my early 80’s Orbit Gold Medal when it was updated in 2003. I haven’t used it anything like as much as I should have, which is probably why that saddle is still in good condition, but it looks the part and I’ve always found it to be very comfortable.

[bobbinogs]

If you want authentic and
If you want authentic and comfortable then it might be worth looking at a Selle San Marco Regal Girardi. They do crop up on fleabay and come in different colours. I used one for many miles but eventually swapped for a simple Charge Spoon as they look similar and cut a chunk off the weight.

[ktache]

Selle Italia do the early 90s

Selle Italia do the early 90s flite Ti, 1990 so a tad late, but still of the era.

It is still a VERY comfy saddle.

They have added a carbon nose, but the shape is exactly the same.

I have seen it in tan.

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