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Old 01-23-24 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 79pmooney
The Avocet IIs and IIIs were made by Selle Italia and were (or were very close to) the racing seats they made so many of. I've ridden that shell labeled Avocet III (yes, aluminum rails and hence more comfortable on rough roads, Selle Italia and Peugeot. Probably other labels too.

Look closely and see if you can find a "Made in Italy" on it.
Early Avocet saddles were made by Selle Italia, but later production was in the USA. If the underside of the saddle has "Made in Italy" marked, it's a Selle Italia product.
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