Best Saddle Ever!

[Mohawk]

Colnago were the very worst for over branding, this from the 1975 catalog

 

[bikeworkshop]

Fair point, I never thought of that! I doubt the pros that these saddles stem from ever used an embroidered saddle in their life! I guess it's about this period that embossed handlebar tape and toe clip straps came into fashion.

A growth in branding in all sorts led manufacturers to initially look for surfaces they could advertise on, and then later to actually design components to have larger surface areas to act as a billboard.

Look at football or cricket shirts now compared to the 70s, even snooker!

Obviously the road cyclist wants to carry the team details easily discernible at speed and distance, but now...
"A word from our sponsors"

 

[Canuk]

Anyone remember those hideous, drilled plastic saddles from the 70s? I had one on my Raleigh arena, it was a real pain in the arsenal!

 

[hamster]

Flites are an instrument of torture for me. My No1 is the San Marco Regal, while the San Marco Bontrager is also great. Probably a Rolls would feel good too.
Brooks B17 narrow is a close runner-up, along with the C15. I thought I'd hate it but it fits nicely - currently it's on my folder as I expect it's a bit more rugged than a leather saddle.

 

[kaydee]

WTB SST 98 without a doubt the best saddle I have ever used and have never found one as good.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Let's shout out for the Charge Spoon
Under £30. Sadly no more

 

[Canuk]

Brooks vintage B17 narrow with cut outs, wow for comfort!

 

[winjohn]

Let's shout out for the Charge Spoon
Under £30. Sadly no more

My favourite go to. They look good on most bikes, light and comfortable, come in lots of colours. I bought a job lot of four in very lightly used condition for £20 last week, one brown, two black and one light blue.
Still available at £14.99 new!
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Charge-Spoon-Cromo-Saddle_65215.htm?variations=colour:Black/Red,size:One%20Size&sku=192869

 

[bikeworkshop]

My favourite go to. They look good on most bikes, light and comfortable, come in lots of colours. I bought a job lot of four in very lightly used condition for £20 last week, one brown, two black and one light blue.
Still available at £14.99 new!
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Charge-Spoon-Cromo-Saddle_65215.htm?variations=colour:Black/Red,size:One%20Size&sku=192869

... and its partner, the Ladle
A comfortable, inexpensive women's saddle (for most purposes) - previously unheard of!
We had hundreds of happy customers.

 

[winjohn]

... and its partner, the Ladle
A comfortable, inexpensive women's saddle (for most purposes) - previously unheard of!
We had hundreds of happy customers.

You mean like this one.