Originally Posted by
Mike from Iowa
Hey everyone, many thanks for the suggestions and advice. I went and looked at my 40 year old B72 and sure enough the metal frame covers the bag loops on the inside. I had never noticed that difference on this new saddle.
RHM- I sent you a private message.
-Mike
Mike, inspired by this thread, I too went and looked at an old B-72 of a similar age. Came off a '63 Frejus. On mine, while the metal cantle plate does extend behind the bag loop slot, the construction is similar to your saddle that failed. That is, the metal grommet is only attached to the leather and there is no additional support provided by the cantle plate. FWIW.