Originally Posted by Charles Wahl

Not unless you can use the word "ass" at least once, preferably several times, in your post.

I have a plain black one from the mid-80s, and I think that without question it's the best-looking saddle from that period; it has a classic shape, and looks great from the rear or front -- even the redundant "turbo" x 4 has a confident swagger to it, while still exuding "economy of means." I'm partial to the original, with the simple white or black graphics. I also bought a beige suede "Hinault" model with blue graphics to complement my Motobecane Team Champion (midnight blue metallic and chrome).



As for riding: hmph. They feel great for 16 miles, and then I long for a Brooks. A bit arched between the sit-bones for my particular derrière.