Originally Posted by
Beach Comber
Strangely enough, I am most comfortable with padded on my newer selle-italia saddle (on the Trek 1.2), but prefer no or very little padding on the brooks saddle (Schwinn Voyageur). Seriously thinking of getting a brooks racing style saddle for the Trek.
I have GOT TO wear padding on my circa '74 Brooks pro. Sucker is still hard as a rock. never broke it in as I was always using a Team Pro instead.