I've been thinking about a Brooks for awhile. Looking at your pic, they are not dorky looking like I imagined they would be. I know they are heavier than normal saddles, so do you notice it at all while commuting? That's a nice bike, and good to know that 700c isn't a penalty to ride in the slop. I, on the other hand, fell off my bike in some deep slush. No studs, and prolly too much air (70psi).