Originally Posted by
cooleric1234
I've been thinking of a Brooks on my commuter bike, but I just can't seem to get by the high maintenance factor. Don't you have to put proofhide on (and obviously buy some first) at the beginning? Do you have to repeat it every so often? I've also heard the leather doesn't handle getting wet that well, which is a possibility when you're commuting. I like my commuter bike to be low maintenance, I don't think I could justify the price with those setbacks. Someone tell me if I'm wrong in my assumptions :-)
You could always try a
selle anatomica. They're ergonomically slotted, made in the USA and the "watershed" leather requires no maintenance...just wipe with a damp cloth. Once you get it adjusted properly it's comfy right out of the box. I rode a century two weeks after installing one and had no discomfort.