For those looking for a cut-away style leather saddle I would recommend the Lepper Voyager. I think the leather tops are equal if not better than the Brooks. Quite comfy and well made, except some of the early ones where the Reynolds 531 rails would crack. enjoy, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives SB, CA
On Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 09:48AM, Greg Goode <goode@dpw.com> wrote:
>It happens that I ordered the Swallow yesterday from Wallingford Bicycle Parts. They also said that the Swallows are harder to find -- it's one of the reasons I went with the Swallow. I also remember that severely cut-away Brooks profile from a few bikes in the 60's, so this model struck a chord in me.
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>I'll get it tomorrow or Friday.
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>--Greg Goode
> Old Skool Track
> Manhattan, New York
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>At 12:20 PM 5/28/2003 -0400, CYCLESTORE@aol.com wrote:
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>>Hello Greg,
>>
>>Swifts are easy to find but I understand the Swallows are discontinued. I
>>have a new one remaining I couldn't find room to bring to the cirque.
>>
>>If you or anyone need this hard to replace item I have it for $133.00 plus
>>shipping.
>>
>>Yours in Cycling,
>>
>>Gilbert Anderson
>>
>>North Road Bicycle Company
>>519 W. North St.
>>Raleigh, NC 27603
>>USA
>>Toll Free Ph: 8003215511
>>
>>Local Ph: 9198288999
>>
>>E-mail: cyclestore@aol.com
>>
>>In a message dated 5/27/03 1:55:12 PM, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org
>>writes:
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>>>My question is this. I'm looking for a saddle that feels as good to me
>>>as the original Flite did. That bike got stolen. No plastic saddle has
>>>done it for me. I'm thinking of getting a Brooks - either the Swallow
>>>or the Swift. I think I prefer the Swallow - I remember the days when
>>>I was a child, seeing bike racers with Brooks saddles with the skirts cut
>>>off. They looked very cool. Is there any difference in the honey vs.
>>>black saddle, other than the color? Any comments? Thanks very much!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>--Greg Goode
>>>
>>> http://www.oldskooltrack.com
>>
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