Old 05-31-11, 12:28 AM
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The thing about the B-17 (or any other tensioned leather saddle) is that over time, it changes shape to match your butt. I find a standard B-17 takes about 1000 miles to settle in. The slightly more expensive "aged" B-17 takes about half as long. So these saddles are not for weekend-only boardwalk riders. On the other hand, I've got about 10,000 miles on my oldest B-17 and it looks about halfway through it's useful life so, once your butt and that saddle get to know one another you can quit suffering for a long time.

It's certainly true that saddle fit is a very individual thing. But for those who ride enough miles, the advantage of tensioned leather is that it will change its shape to match your shape. No other type of saddle offers such customization.
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