Back in 79, that plastic Brooks saddle lasted no longer than that first Youth Hostel ride. I found the original saddle in my Mums attic a few years ago. Now it's an ornament. Funny that - I need a new hip too - not got on the list yet though.
The 'Giro' was the bike I was VERY luck to get as a 15 year old and I set it up with Carradice saddle bags for my Youth Hostelling and touring adventures, starting with a 3 day round trip from Manchester to Llangollen, in the Easter school hols of 1979. It stayed with me until the night of...