Originally Posted by
juvela
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Wonderful to see Eddie coming right along so nicely!
Saddle -
My recollection is that they came through with a conventional leather one at this time. Brand would be either Ialia or Rosa. Their tops were not the equal to topline Brooks or Tron et Berthet products so they did not last through the years.
Brake lever rubber -
Count yourself most fortunate that the hoods are in as good a shape as they are. Treat with 303 Protectant. The blue hotstamp was eliminated in 1977 so even if one paid the premium for genuine Fratelli Pietra replacements (produced by Atalanta Comma) it would be very difficult to find the blue version. None of the modern reproductions have the blue stamp and their colour is different as well. Replacements for the black adjusting barrel covers are readily available online. The gum ones would be inappropriate.
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Thanks, Juvela! I love how knowledgeable so many of the forum members are about so many arcane things. Most of the bicycle related knowledge I have tends to fall into a specific ten year period, and involve only a handful of brands.
This is the first Italian bike I’ve owned as well as the first from the 1960’s. Thanks to all for their helpful input! John