Ideale TB 90-CR Daniel REBOUR Leather Saddle: Antique Brown - Copper Rivets

This is a top of the line Ideale saddle, which has the Daniel Rebour treatment.  This was a patented leather conditioning/softening process that was applied to a small amount of saddles, and is accompanied by the REBOUR stamp on the cover.  These saddles are highly revered in the vintage market, and are sought after by collectors and riders alike.  

This one is in a lovely "antique brown".  This likely started life in a more solid medium brown, and it's low level patina and regular use has made the color more nuanced and variable.  This is the OG color that Brooks modeled it's "antique brown" color from.  It features brass rivets, and the standard 2 wire rails attached to a steel cantle plate frame.  It's complete model is 90CR Special Competition, where the non-rebour version is the 90A. 

Daniel Rebour's claim to fame is as an illustrator of bicycle components.  He wrote/drew a book called "Rebour: The Illustrations of Daniel Rebour".  But he was also an accomplished cyclist, and this saddle process is his biggest physical contribution to the industry.

Condition

Great used shape. Supple and firm leather, this will likely be very comfortable.  Cracking around rivets.  Scattered cosmetic wear.

Details

• Markings: "Rodée Main Salon... Rebour", "Special Competition Ideale TB 90", "Ideale S.D.G.D"
• Made in France
• Likely 1970's or early 80's
• Medium dark brown leather