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08-12-07 | 02:22 PM

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John E

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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;

Capo #1: Brooks Pro -- After almost 35 years and 50k miles / 80k km, the saddle is showing its age, but it is very comfortable, and it looks great on the bike. I purchased it for $5 when the original owner gave up on it after the first two weeks (which are the hardest, so to speak

).

Schwinn: Brooks Team Pro -- Purchased used on eBay; delightful saddle.

Peugeot: Brooks Competition -- I dislike the tiny rivets which can snag a careless rider's shorts, but this is one very comfortable saddle, and its was only $20 on eBay. The Pro and Team Pro are much better-looking, but this one is ideal for my beater/commuter.

Bianchi: Serfas ARC -- Light and reasonably comfortable, but I prefer Brooks.

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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069

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