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I believe the first three years of the Varsity were Ideale saddles, but when they switched to Sprint components in 64 they were also equipped with Sprint saddles for the next few years?
I believe the first three years of the Varsity were Ideale saddles, but when they switched to Sprint components in 64 they were also equipped with Sprint saddles for the next few years?
There also seems to be some evidence that some of the '63 Varsities came equipped with the Lycett L15ST saddle, as also used on the Continental and Sierra.
It may have been due to a sourcing problem.
----- Came across this blog post explaining the maker's models - https://www.ebykr.com/ideale-saddles-and-clips/ --- Here are a few catalogue pages and adverts from yesteryear - 1953 - 1969 - 1977 - Ron Kitching, early 1980's -----
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keep in mind that the manufacturer had at least three other marques. some saddle models such as Nr. 4 and Nr. 39 were offered across marques.
There also seems to be some evidence that some of the '63 Varsities came equipped with the Lycett L15ST saddle, as also used on the Continental and Sierra.
It may have been due to a sourcing problem.
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