Turbo / Concor / Regal ???

[jordic1968]

I believe all are period correct and nice, so here will come just to personal preferences, but can you please help me to decide what will fit better an '83 italian beauty please

 

[BretonDave]

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My vote goes to Concor super corsa - looks good and I find them v. comfortable.

 

[hamster]

Regal is my favourite - 100 miles with zero discomfort

I have a couple of tatty examples - I would be happy to sell you one for a try-out.

 

[pigman]

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Has to be turbo for me. Still ride my Oxblood (maroon) one regularly.

the 3 answers so far haven't helped make a decision, have they

 

[Jonny69]

What pros rode which saddles back in the day?

 

[jordic1968]

thanks for the suggestions , I have it cristal clear now

I believe Saronni rode a Concor back on '83 if I'm not mistaken just by googling some pictures but the turbo could have been a choice among pro's. I like very much the extra speed of the turbo (same joke again and never had a concor.... so very likely I'll fit whichever comes first, nice and cheap. But anyone having some memories from those days ?

 

[hamster]

Regal was always nicknamed the 'Belgian Sofa' and used by many for the Classics.
Latterly it was the seat of choice for Tom Boonen.

 

[HansOberlander]

Regal (Girardi) for me, any day. Best saddle I've ever had. Comfy, not too heavy, elegant.

 

[jordic1968]

Thanks gents for the nice opinions. All three are wonderful but I ended up with the Turbo; basically because I've found one with a nice patina , at an affordable price. When I mounted it I wondered how could he look so old and yet so majestically beautifull at the same time .....