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Brooks  |  SKU: 2065
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Vintage 1970's Brooks B72 Leather Saddle: Brown, Original Clamp, Nice Patina

$64.99
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Description

Sure, you can buy a brand  new B72 saddle and have a flawless, smooth leather surface any day... But how often do you run across a vintage example that's aged as nicely as this one?  It has a nice patina and the required cracking patterns, yet the leather is still very flexible and properly tensioned.  A delicate balance for sure.  Best guess is 1960's or 1970's from the rear badge.

The B72 was introduced in 1935.  It features a unique integrated rail / spring system, which was patented by Brooks in the late 1800's.  These springs are rather effective without giving the "bouncy" affect that the Brooks B66 and B67 have with their large visible rear springs.

Condition

Great vintage used condition.  The leather has a rather uniform wear throughout, creating that nice "aged" look.  The leather bends and gives easily, without any crackling sounds.  Plenty of tension, yet flexible enough to be comfortable.  Rails and frame are in excellent condition with no rust.  Rivets have a light patina to them.  Badge looks great.  There's a bit of very light leather damage on the nose's right rivet.  

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  • Chrome rails

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