Can someone tell me what the most correct saddle would be for a 1982 Masi Prestige? I currently have a Cinelli smooth leather on it, but I also have a Cinelli suede saddle that I could use. Both are black of course, and both are the correct "flying C logo" early 1980's variety.
As I recall, the correct saddle for a mid-70's Masi Gran Criterium was a black "suede" Cinelli saddle, though the smooth leather was more practical from a use standpoint because the suede finish wore off quickly. Of course the mid-70's saddle would have the older Cinelli oval imprint on the sides rather than the flying C.
Can anyone speak to the "suede vs. smooth" leather on either era of Masi's? Bob Hovey?
Mark Winkelman
Dallas, Texas USA