Would like some finishing advice...

[Waspswatter]

Almost finished with my boardtrack "homage". 70's vintage Schwinn frame. I was planning to paint the front forks and the gas tank white, with green striping and lettering on the tank. I didn't like the Schwinn seat at first, but then I thought it'd give it a nice retro look. Now I think a brown leather saddle would make the bike look MUCH more boardtrack, and much less 70's era cruiser.

What do you think?

 

[Fulltimer]

I think the brown saddle would look better. Maybe some brown dye on that saddle? Black rims and spokes? Don't really know.

Terry

 

[Waspswatter]

I think the brown saddle would look better. Maybe some brown dye on that saddle? Black rims and spokes? Don't really know.

Terry

Well, they DO make brown vynyl seat paint. But I'd probably just keep that one original and get a vintage looking leather seat. Does anyone have a good source for vintage looking seats?

 

[GearNut]

You can get a vintage looking saddle from a vintage saddle maker. Very comfortable and Brooks has been around for as long as leather was invented.
Amazon.com: brooks saddles: Sports & Outdoors

 

[Waspswatter]

I'm familiar with the brooks saddles. They're a little spendy for this build. Although, it could end up on a different bike too...

I can't remember where it was , but someone had posted some replica vintage seats for sale. Darn memory anyway.

 

[GearNut]

Yeah, I am in the market for a memory upgrade too. It's too bad I cannot just open up my head and install a new hard drive like I can on a computer......

You could try Niagara Cycle...
-Comfort / Cruiser Saddles- Bicycles, Bike parts, Mountain Bikes, BMX, Road Bikes, Haro Bikes, KHS Bikes, Felt Bikes at Niagara Cycle Works
They have a few reasonably priced "vintage" saddles in the beginning of their listings before you get to the $$$ Brooks saddles.