Jerry and Rich wrote:
Jerry writes:
> .... a leather saddle, slotted in the middle, called An-Atomica, made
in Wisconsin. Looks very interesting, How long has it been since a
high quality leather saddle was made in the United States?
I've seen this saddle, I think most recently up at the Frame builders
show. I'm curious if anyone has recent experience with their models. I
believe some earlier versions were 'updated' to what they now offer.
Info at:
http://www.selleanatomica.com/
Rich Pinder
Van Nuys, CA
>
I have some experience with these things. Originally Selle An-Atomica created a brooks saddle cut with a slot in the middle, for less pressure on the perineum. I have a couple of these Brooks saddles modified by Selle An-Atomica, and I like them a lot.
I prefer a slotted Brooks to the new Selle An-Atomica saddles, but that's just me. Others may feel the opposite. Buy one and try it..it's the only way.
Selle An-Atomica will still cut out old Brooks saddles, for a reasonable price, if you send them the saddle. Or, just do it yourself with a Dremel tool. It's a good idea to seal the edge once you're finished, and to laminate some leather underneath, to stiffen what's left of the saddle. But done right, a Brooks B-17 with a slot in the middle is even more comfortable than an uncut brooks.
Charles Andrews
Los Angeles