Carltonflyer@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hi Chuck,
> Just a quick follow up to you giving me a mention on the list.
>
> The the Gitane Tom Simpson bike with the Brooks Ottusi saddle, on
> which Tom won the 1961 Classic Tour of Flanders is now back home in
> Belgium at the museum in Oudenaarde, along with three of his jerseys [
> Gitane, Peugeot and World championship ].There is also a bronze bust
> of Tom displayed with the bike and jerseys.
>
> I also have the Brooks saddle from Eddie Merckx which is also reshaped
> by Ottusi, this is on the Peugeot team bike that I have in my
> collection.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Dave Marsh
> http://www.universalcyclecentre.co.uk
Hi Dave,
Thanks for the update. Good to hear details about the OTTUSI modified Brooks saddles out there used by famous pro racers.
Regards,
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California
http://www.velo-retro.com (timelines, reprints and t-shirts)