I see a lot of comments here abou the Brooks B17 saddle and I'm just curious what the allure is. I'm sure that once broken in it's apparently comfortable, but many saddles are comfortable if you get the one that "fits" you. The B17, as far as I can tell, is a one size fits all approach and if your will is greater that its you will eventually make it fit. Is it worth it? Isn't it also a heavy saddle? Is it the old school look of the saddle people like, which often looks very out of place on a high tech, modern road bike. Granted, it will look more at home on a lugged steel touring or commuting bike than a carbon racer but even then it can still seem oddly out of place.

Anyway, I ask as I'm in the process of pricing out and seeking components for my own build and am starting to wonder if I should be drinking this Kool-aid as well. thanks.