All 3 of my current rides have a Brooks on them, although only 2 are the B17. The other one is some Brooks Gel abomination from the 90's that just fit, but it's ugly. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person in my neck of the woods riding a Brooks, and I do so because they're comfortable. I tried a Brooks after the saddles on my bikes was uncomfortable with the exception of the Brooks Gel saddle. I figured if that thing was comfortable, the real ones might be as well. And for me it worked. Ride what you want to ride, use what works for you.