The VO Model 6 saddle is still comfortable beyond what I would expect given its small size and the hardness of the leather. I did start to feel a little pressure on the sit bones during a long rough section of pavement at about 45 miles, but it never turned into pain, just a little discomfort. I'm thinking that will get better as I ride and sweat on it more and the leather softens. It is not "forget it's there comfy like a B17, but it isn't bad. I like the way the shape allows me to tuck in lower on the bike, which in turn keeps less weight on the saddle.