tpelle's setup is about as sensible as you will ever see. I could jump on that rig and rip off a century right now - even with that ...that 'saddle.'
(I'm a Brooks Cultist)
OK, OK, I've got the B17 on order! Scheduled delivery is tomorrow or Thursday, and I get home from out-of-town on Friday. One Proofide treatment Friday afternoon, on the bike on Saturday AM, and we'll see how she feels.
Thanks for the complements on the bike, too.