Originally Posted by
bblair
I am only a saddle (and some bar tape) away from my vintage Paramount being done! I have decided to go with a Brooks, since that is what mine from the 70's had before it was stolen. New ones are over $120. Used are cheaper, but is it folly to buy one broken in (finally!) to fit someone else's butt?
Everything else is period-correct; maybe I should go with a modern, more comfortable seat?
A pre loved one is fine as long as the $$$ are in line. I buy any and all that I need/want, old, new, broken in, not, scruffy, nice, etc, etc.
Love em all and never have a problem, really like to get old ones on bikes that I buy and find a better home for them in the fleet.
Any Paramount deserves the most correct/appropriate one you can muster without breaking the bank or searching the globe.
I consider an old open nose Pro best for these but ymmv.
