Looking for a saddle....
The one I am looking for is black vinyl and has a stamp (Schwinn Approved) on the side, almost as though it is pretending to be a real leather saddle, such as the Schwinn leather saddle used on early 60s Varsities, or a Brooks or Ideale.
There may or may not be holes in the top, but I think there are. I think I have also seen these stamped "Mesinger" instead of "Schwinn Approved", but I am not sure. The cover is thick black rubbery plastic and looks as though you could probably stretch it and take it off if they hadn't riveted a tag on the back. The proof is when you turn it upside down. There should be a bunch of screen door springs inside there instead of a pan.
This picture is pretty close, and should give you an idea of what I am looking for, Not all of them have the springs inside. I am looking for the one that does. Prefer one with all hardware, even better if there is still a seat post attached. There are a couple on ebay, but highly priced (when you include the shipping) and in really bad condition. I don't need show quality or anything, it is for a rider, but would prefer one that didn't look like it has been living outdoors for decades. What do you have available? Thanks!
The one I am looking for is black vinyl and has a stamp (Schwinn Approved) on the side, almost as though it is pretending to be a real leather saddle, such as the Schwinn leather saddle used on early 60s Varsities, or a Brooks or Ideale.
There may or may not be holes in the top, but I think there are. I think I have also seen these stamped "Mesinger" instead of "Schwinn Approved", but I am not sure. The cover is thick black rubbery plastic and looks as though you could probably stretch it and take it off if they hadn't riveted a tag on the back. The proof is when you turn it upside down. There should be a bunch of screen door springs inside there instead of a pan.
This picture is pretty close, and should give you an idea of what I am looking for, Not all of them have the springs inside. I am looking for the one that does. Prefer one with all hardware, even better if there is still a seat post attached. There are a couple on ebay, but highly priced (when you include the shipping) and in really bad condition. I don't need show quality or anything, it is for a rider, but would prefer one that didn't look like it has been living outdoors for decades. What do you have available? Thanks!
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