Brooks Raleigh Padded Saddle – Vintage 1970s (In-House Raleigh Production)

Description

A rare 1970s Brooks / Raleigh padded saddle, manufactured during the period when Raleigh produced saddles in-house under the Brooks banner. This model was commonly fitted to mid-to-high grade Raleigh road, club, and touring bicycles.

🪛 Key Features:

• Brand: Brooks / Raleigh (factory collaboration)

• Era: 1970s

• Style: Padded comfort saddle

• Material: Leather-style vinyl with foam padding

• Condition: Vintage – Used (patina and wear consistent with age)

Perfect for:

• Authentic Raleigh restorations

• Vintage British touring or club bikes

• L’Eroica / historic compliance builds

These saddles are part of an overlooked era — when British cycling houses still manufactured their own components, not outsourced their identity.

💬 Simply Sorcha Note

Mass production killed romance. Saddles like this were made to last miles, not match outfits. If you’re restoring a Raleigh, this belongs on it — not plastic.