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I doubt this. It hardly looks modern, though I know what you mean.

I think it's more likely that it was just one too many patterns. They had new ownership a few years ago who presumably had to make some decisions about which saddles to keep going on with. Maybe this one was too niche. I think the old tourers and long distance riders preferred them, they have lots more leather around the skirts and completely cover the front wishbone/bolt assembly.

I got some stick at my LBS when I said i was doing a long tour on it. They thought I was trying too hard to be masculine by sitting on a hunk of leather when modern alternatives are available.

Aesthetics aside I think leather saddles make for a really good ride, now that it's properly worn in I feel like it was tailor made for my arse.