Is this a Brooks, if yes what model?
02-19-07, 05:43 PM
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Is this a Brooks, if yes what model?
I picked up an old Schwinn, mid-70s, Panasonic built, Le Tour off of CL for cheap. The bike was beat and I just grabbed it and loaded it into my Jeep when I noticed the tag on the saddle. At first I thought, no this can't be a Brooks, just someone playing games. When I looked closer, the name plate is permanently attached by wire that is molded into the base of the saddle. So, that nameplate was not added on, the saddle was built that way. So now I'm wondering is this really a Brooks and if yes what model is it. It's in rough condition but considering how I got it, I'm not complaining.
Any ideas or answers?
Any ideas or answers?
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02-19-07, 07:12 PM
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It's a real Brooks, but I can't tell you what model it is. They made other saddles besides the beloved leather wedges of brutality. I'm reminded of this thread. 
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...makes+me+smile
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...makes+me+smile
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Might also be a well aged Brooks "Vitesse", which they made around the time the Turbo was popular. Similar construction to the Turbo & it had a thin leather covering but nothing like the classic Brooks leather saddles.
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Originally Posted by jjvw
It's a real Brooks, but I can't tell you what model it is. They made other saddles besides the beloved leather wedges of brutality. I'm reminded of this thread.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...makes+me+smile
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...makes+me+smile
02-19-07, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ollo_ollo
Might also be a well aged Brooks "Vitesse", which they made around the time the Turbo was popular. Similar construction to the Turbo & it had a thin leather covering but nothing like the classic Brooks leather saddles.
Thanks for all the responses.
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I believe that was made by the now defunct,
'Mel Brooks Blazing Bicycle Saddle Co.'
'Mel Brooks Blazing Bicycle Saddle Co.'
