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60th anniversary 1937 Syracuse

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Original out for a ride.....

I rode the bike today and got some great pics down at the beach…
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The bike rides super nice; even no hands on a dirt road.....
I still would like to hear from some experts on whether or not to restore an original Troxel long spring saddle that needs a nice leather cover in my opinion.
What say you?

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I may not be the resident expert, but I do have an opinion.

If the seat in question is the one on this bike pictured, I would just leave it alone since it matches the overall look and wear of the bike. I would only replace the cover if it is torn and or separating from the pan and is just falling apart or brittle.

My two cents
 
Ride the saddle or store it?

I may not be the resident expert, but I do have an opinion.

If the seat in question is the one on this bike pictured, I would just leave it alone since it matches the overall look and wear of the bike. I would only replace the cover if it is torn and or separating from the pan and is just falling apart or brittle.

My two cents

I agree... at this point; but know that I am wearing out this original seat, that can never be original after I wear it out...
But I ride my bikes
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Then again, maybe this seat will outlast my riding it.
These pics were taken of the saddle when I got it in Mar. 2014
Looks the same, or better; more shaped to the rider now....?
I will keep riding it for now; I don't see any reason not to.

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I have referred to this bike as "dad's bike" and so I rode it Father's Day where it got plenty of attention...
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It is time to move this bike to the next caretaker; my friend Tim...(edited) Declined to put it in his quiver to enjoy now. I'm in a quandary....
 
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