New San Marco Rolls Saddle
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New San Marco Rolls Saddle
Does the San Marco Rolls need any special preperation before installation like Brooks Saddles?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
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The "new" new Rolls saddles have a synthetic cover. The "Vintage" Rolls, the ones with "Vintage" on the box are leather. I've never had a problem with the leather cracking, but I store my bike indoors and rarely ride in the rain. I went ahead and applied a coat of Obenauf's (the best, end of conversation) wax to my leather versions.
https://www.obenaufs.com/product_info...44707bc3878b6a
https://www.obenaufs.com/product_info...44707bc3878b6a
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The "new" new Rolls saddles have a synthetic cover. The "Vintage" Rolls, the ones with "Vintage" on the box are leather. I've never had a problem with the leather cracking, but I store my bike indoors and rarely ride in the rain. I went ahead and applied a coat of Obenauf's (the best, end of conversation) wax to my leather versions.
https://www.obenaufs.com/product_info...44707bc3878b6a
https://www.obenaufs.com/product_info...44707bc3878b6a
Are you sure that tghe new rolls saddle are synthetic? The ones I have are all leather and nowhere can I find any reference of synthetic Rolls saddles.
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I have an idea they switched to synthetic for the colored models because the colored leather would quickly wear away to a rough, grey color.
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Received the San Marco Rolls and on the box it says: "Vintage 1935 San Marco". On the end of the box it says:
Rolls
147x278 mm 340gr
Cover: Black Printed Leather
Thanks for everyones responses
Gary
Rolls
147x278 mm 340gr
Cover: Black Printed Leather
Thanks for everyones responses
Gary
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