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Then make that dream come true :) !

Seller perhaps has more than one/ needs the space/ frame too big/small or would like to see it used...plenty of reasons and not necessarily monetary.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1494402721483614/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A6519ad97-4524-4e02-b8ee-b08857d47a9c

Has offended others before, and paid his dues.

Thanks- I do have ebay searches in place. Appreciate you having looked!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126510667800

Now SOLD, but the recovered 1995 Selle Italia Titanium Flite is available.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266841884876

Ad now updated to '531'. God help us in the new AI world. The rise of the robots is upon us...!

Yes, you are right, clearly a 531 sticker! Will probably promise even more success now....

To be honest, I don't have an issue in stretching leather. I have strong, but nimble fingers and some handy tools. I think it's more about having the right thickness of leather to start with. Shallow saddles are easier than those with deep curves/noses. Thanks for the link, some great work, but...

Surprised the seller stopped short of saying this is a guaranteed stage winner at this year's TdF! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256527572799

Upset at cutting himself?!

Manual surgery, with fingers and surgical scalpel (seriously), no chemicals. I re-glue with brush and adhesives (I use a number of different types depending on what and where).

And transplant complete, with a bit of 'feeding' to ensure my 'old faithful' is ready for service again!

and to 'grafting' onto my old saddle:

And so to the the transplant....obtaining the donor cover

.......I needed a 'donor'. And oh boy, have I had to wait for that match. It's just a really rare saddle, impossible in non-gel guise. I've ridden the gel version, and weirdly, it just isn't as comfortable. Extra padding doesn't equal extra comfort. A good saddle is supportive, and too much...

Now the SLK Carbonio really is a bit of a beast. If you've ever stripped one down you'll discover that to get the cover to fit the saddle cut-out, the manufacturer actually made the leather cover from multiple panels which are stitched together. You can't stretch a single panel of leather over...

They say you should train before becoming a fully fledged surgeon. So here's my first three patients that I resurrected that went under the knife: a Selle Italia Flite Titanium, A Selle San Marco Titantium, and a Selle SLR Kit Carbonio Flow