Originally Posted by Rowan
Just a thought to increase the longevity of a Brook (or any saddle really).
Don't lift the back of the bike up by the saddle. Use the top tube or seat tube or rear rack.
I suspect is stresses both the rails and on a Brooks, the leather around the rivets.
Also don't turn your bicycle upside down, resting the saddle on the ground, to change the tires.