Re: [CR]Campagnolo stamped Brooks saddles

(Example: Framebuilders:Doug Fattic)

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 19:13:54 -0700
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Campagnolo stamped Brooks saddles
References: <20040115.175432.3638.1896876@webmail14.lax.untd.com>


"CAMPAGNOLO MODEL" (stamped in oval on saddle top) Brooks. Intro'd in 1959 and only made for a couple of years apparently. Used by anyone using the original Campagnolo Record aluminum seat post with narrow cradle (extra adjustability fore and aft).

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

brianbaylis@juno.com wrote:
>
> Richard,
>
> The "Campagnolo Special" saddle was common to Legnano and Frejus, I believe. Probably somewhere around the late 60's and early 70's; but could easily be earlier. I'm sure others know more than I do on the subject.
>
> Brian Baylis
> La Mesa, CA
> Typing with two middle fingers for a while.
>
> -- "Richard Robinson" <vintagespoke@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Good evening,
>
> Does anyone know what years the Campagnolo marked Brooks saddles were offered? What models? What builders usually used them? British? Italian? Maybe even French?
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
> Regards, Richard Robinson
> Jacksonville NC
>
> Richard Robinson
> vintagespoke@earthlink.net