Ideale catalog info:
Ideale No. 88 -- Same top as No. 90, black or tan leather, hand-treated (D. Rebour), note that frame is lower profile than 90! Steel wire frame or optional titanium wire frame with aluminum cantle plate. Medium or optional large copper rivets. 260 x 150mm
Ideale No. 90 -- Many variations, black or tan leather, optional hand-treated (D. Rebour), Steel wire frame with steel cantle plate or optional titanium wire frame with aluminum cantle plate, also an all aluminum frame and saddle clamp for plain posts. Medium or optional large copper rivets. 260 x 150mm
Ideale No 92 Diagonale -- wider and longer than the 90. Steel wire frame and steel cantle plate. From Ideale catalog, "...intended for experienced touring-riders staying many hours on their saddle. It's the most comfortable of all!" With or without hand-treating (D. Rebour). Medium or optional large copper rivets. Gents 270 x 170mm, Ladies 230 x 170mm
Ideale catalog weights: No. 88 Steel 500g, Titanium 400g No. 90 Steel 720g, Aluminum 500g No. 92 Steel 750g
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