Originally Posted by
amillhench
This thread has earned its place as my current favorite. I just picked up a matching pair of Lejeunes. One a Professional which the previous owner switched over to NR at some point and the other a matching 531DB track bike. Both have quite rough paint so pictures will have to wait. They also have matching Ideale 2001 saddles with equally rough leather covers. Has anyone recovered one of these? I’d prefer not to toss them.
Before pics are as wanted as any, we want to see what it starts as, the rougher the better for a more dramatic transformation.
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rhm is the saddle guru and can undoubtedly advise.