Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Brooks saddles will get better over time. However, they should not be painfull, even on the first day.
I've had a B17 on my drop-bar touring bike for the last week. At this point, I'd rate it as the second-worst saddle I've ever tried. Given the design, I'm not sure how it could ever be comfortable for anything other than a bolt-upright riding position... Mine will be coming off the bike today and probably on it's way back to Wall Bike.