San Marco Rolls - Questions

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Hi, I’m in the process of doing some research on San Marco Rolls saddles, and therefore I am trying to compile a list of all the versions in which the Rolls has been produced. I have a few below, but have I missed any?

Rolls Black leather with CrMo rails

Rolls Black leather (grainy version) with CrMo rails

Rolls White leather with Titanium rails

Rolls Black leather with Titanium rails

Rolls Black (not sure of material: nylon?) with CrMo rails

Rolls White (not sure of material: nylon?) with CrMo rails

Rolls Yellow (not sure of material: nylon?) with CrMo rails

Rolls Black Perforated leather (small holes), not sure of rail material, Titanium or CrMo or both?

Rolls White Perforated leather (small holes), not sure of rail material, Titanium or CrMo or both?

Also, which pro(s) use the Rolls? Photo links would be appreciated!

Thanks a lot!

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No one knows about the rolls?

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I’ve got a black leather one with ti rails on an old Merckx and a white perforated one that I got from Nashbar for $10 on an old Japanese lugged bike. When I got the one from Nashbar, it came with a great old catalogue. I wish I would have saved it for you. Please post your findings.

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Thanks! Is your perforated version with ti rails or cromoly?

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I used to have a black perforated leather with copper colored rails and rivets. Sold it on an old Cannondale MTB many years ago. One of the most comfy road saddles I’ve ever had though.

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A decent saddle that ain’t too heavy. I ride one, bunnyman used to ride one.

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I have a Rolls on my MTB. Black Perforated with steel rails that might have been golden when I first got it.

Would you care to share more details as to why you are researching this?

Thanks. DK

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Thanks! Is your perforated version with ti rails or cromoly?
rails are gold/brass colored.

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DavidK: Well, I´m into vintage bike parts, especially ones that are still produced in newer series (e.g. campagnolo series, classic saddles etc.), and now as part of a web project at school I decided to focus on a classic - The Rolls.

Having looked around a bit i see that it comes in various editions, and thats basically why I’ve posted. So if anyone has any very special editions or ones not listed it would be great to know about.

Also, I understand that many pros still use this saddle? Can’t find photo evidence, though, apart from Andrea Tafi in his Mapei days, as well as Tom Steels…

Thanks!