Re: [CR]Ideale saddle repair possibilities?

Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:31:54 -0800 (PST)
From: "Ted Baer" <wickedsky@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Ideale saddle repair possibilities?
To: Simon PJ <simonpj@mac.com>, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <C3C2866E.47223%simonpj@mac.com>

Speaking of Ideale saddles, I am in need of a clamp for an alloy rails model saddle. I have the outer side fittings, shaft, nuts and washers. The part I need is the alloy clamp itself; it is the clamp that has the slotted flanges extending from the back for the little saddle positioning/locking screws.

If anyone has said clamp, please contact me offlist. I may have a part for trade, or I will buy the clamp.

I have photos, but have no idea how to "host" photos. I can send photos of the broken piece I have (peice I need) if necessary.

Thanks in advance.

Ted Baer Palo Alto, CA

Simon PJ <simonpj@mac.com> wrote: I have an Ideale saddle which has lost all of its leather:

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/simonpj/Follis_1955_Forestier/ADSCF1236. jpg.html

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/simonpj/Follis_1955_Forestier/ADSCF1237. jpg.html

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/simonpj/Follis_1955_Forestier/ADSCF1240. jpg.html

I'd be grateful for any advice about the possibility of repairing it.

I do have some other Ideale saddles - which don't have the sought-after Duralumin frame - and wondered whether it would be possible to do a leather transplant. Or would anybody be able to make a replacement leather?

Thanks,

Wyndham Pulman-Jones
Girton, Cambs., UK.