Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
Like wool, there is no synthetic replacement for leather and this is where the appeal in a Brooks saddle lies... they are not for everyone but a very good portion of the miles I ride are done on leather saddles because they fit and ride so well.
When the Ideale Professional on my B touring bike dies it will get another B17 Imperial like my A bike as this is one of the most comfortable long distance saddle I have ever used and would consider it the equal to my Ideale 92 touring saddle which is not as suitable for a more aggressive position on the bike as the B17I is.
My sidis are made out of something called lorica that seems to work just as well as leather. I might consider a brooks made out of that stuff.
As for the business plan, I don't think very many people choose their saddle based on the likelihood of it being stolen.