Its true that Brooks rule the traditional leather saddles world, but they are not the only ones to be had. There are also some more modern incarnations, like the Charge, which isn't very traditional looking at all. So for those looking to finish off a classic build, a Tweed Run bike, or a Porteur style bike, it really should be leather. And it should be of the old-fashioned look. Just my opinion of course, but I have been known to have those. Sorry.
There is also a new(ish) company on the horizon, called Fujih. There's no outlet for there products here yet, but I'm hoping some enterprising soul gets in touch with them, and brings them to market here. Origin-8 seem to now be suppying traditional leather saddles also.
Traditional Leather Saddles
Its true that Brooks rule the traditional leather saddles world, but they are not the only ones to be had. There are also some more modern incarnations, like the Charge, which isn't very traditional looking at all. So for those looking to finish off a classic build, a Tweed Run bike, or a Porteur style bike, it really should be leather. And it should be of the old-fashioned look. Just my opinion of course, but I have been known to have those. Sorry.
Brooks Saddles
http://www.bicycleworkshop.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s134p0
Cardiff (USA)
http://www.bonanza.com/booths/simplydeluxe/items/Brooks_B17_Std_Style_Brown_Cardiff_Bicycle_Saddle_NEW
Dia Compe Gran Compe
http://www.leatherbicyclesaddles.co.uk/gran-compe-saddle-leather-dia-compe-cr-mo-rails-1343-p.asp
Gilles Berthoud
http://www.bicycleworkshop.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s148p0
Gyes
http://www.bicyclehero.com/gb/gyes-gs-06cu-leather-bicycle-seat-saddle-brown.html
Lepper
http://www.lepper.nl/index.php?content=UHJvZHVjdHM=&cat=2
http://www.anddutch.co.uk/index.php/accessories/saddles/lepper-saddle-race-atb-model-voyager.html
Permaco Persons
http://www.permaco.com/index.html?target=dept_7.html&lang=en-us
San Marco
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/selle-san-marco-rolls-saddle-with-steel-rails/
http://www.sellesanmarco.it/en/Vintage/Saddles/192/Rolls%20Miele.html
Selle Royal
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/selle-royal-contour-leather-saddle-prod25178/
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/SASMGCAN/selle-monte-grappa-corsa-canard-leather-saddle
Velo Orange
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/saddles/vo-saddle-model-3-touring.html
There is also a new(ish) company on the horizon, called Fujih. There's no outlet for there products here yet, but I'm hoping some enterprising soul gets in touch with them, and brings them to market here. Origin-8 seem to now be suppying traditional leather saddles also.
Fujih
Origin-8
No retail outlets that I can find so far
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