Classic & Vintage - Lycett saddle

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BudR
02-08-06, 01:09 PM
I recently picked up a 59 Raleigh Sports that belonged to a family member since new. It probably hasn't been ridden since the 60's, but it has all the original parts.
It does have a Lycett saddle, however, and I was under the impression that Brooks B72 saddles were used on these bikes. Its a minor detail, but did these saddles come with Raleighs? It looks very similar to a B72 (I know Brooks bought out Lycett).

Thanks

ollo_ollo
02-09-06, 11:30 PM
I had a 69 Raleigh Sports in the 80s & it had a B72. That was all I ever saw on them. Curse the day I sold the Bike without swapping out that perfect saddle!
teambhultima
02-11-06, 11:35 AM
I have a Lycett Lavenier leather saddle on my Raleigh Grand Prix. It was not original to the bike - I bought it used many years ago and have moved it from frame to frame. I am also curious about this saddle's history.
BudR, if you need to clean it, use a good, mild leather soap and then treat it with lots of neatsfoot oil, especially applying it to the bottom/inside of the saddle. It will really soak up a lot. You can also take some tension off the bolt underneath while treating the leather, if you want, then readjust before you ride on it.