{"product_id":"nos-ideale-88-speciale-competition-rebour-leather-saddle-brown-hammered-copper-rivets-alloy-cantle-plate-pristine-3","title":"NOS Ideale 88 Speciale Competition REBOUR Leather Saddle: Brown - Hammered Copper Rivets - Alloy Cantle Plate (Pristine)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Ideale 88 Speciale Competition was at the top of Ideale's range in the 1960's, 1970's, and just into the 80's.  It has an alloy cantle frame plate, chrome rails, large hammered copper rivets, and a sleek performance oriented shape.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis saddle 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.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDaniel 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNew old stock, never installed or ridden.  Mint, with zero shop wear to note.  Rivets are free of that green oxidation they get.  leather is flexible, not at all cracking, and not broken in.  Rails and frame are perfect.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMarkings: \"\u003cspan\u003eRodée Main Selon... Rebour\", \"Speciale Competition Ideale TB 90\", \"Ideale S.D.G.D\", underside of saddle is stamped 10-82 (date code?) and 88-A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely 1970's or early 80's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark brown leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ideale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53015868440716,"sku":"7638","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/nib_nos_vintage_road_bike_parts_rebour_flite_regina_oro_20097__47912.1531437326.1280.1280_7ab14797-10b6-404d-a53b-e6fbe85625ae.jpg?v=1791213371","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/nos-ideale-88-speciale-competition-rebour-leather-saddle-brown-hammered-copper-rivets-alloy-cantle-plate-pristine-3","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}