Is an Orignial Bob Marshall Sport Saddle the same as a “Bob Marshall Circle Y” saddle?
No. When I had my first BMSS made, I had to speak with the factory about some specifics, and I could not resist asking what the differences are. I was told that the Circle Y brand of sport saddle is not nearly as well constructed as an original BMSS. The story I got was this: When Bob Marshall first started out in the saddle business, he needed investors, and Circle Y agreed to help him. In exchange for this help, Bob Marshall allowed Circle Y to re-produce a certain number of his saddles each year. Therefore, Circle Y saddles are not, nor have ever been produced in the Bob Marshall factory. Now, I cannot attest to the truth of the statements the factory manager made, but it does all make sense. I have carefully examined the Circle Y “spin-offs” as I call them, and they do not appear to be the same. However, I also can’t attest to their quality because I have not ridden one nor do I plan to, as I am happy with my orignial BMSS saddles. So, that’s the story as it was told to me! 5. Will
