I love my brooks swift. It is very comfortable and looks great on my bike. I don't think they are the be all, end all saddle for everyone. I think they are best for a more upright position which is where you really should be on a really long ride. I find when I'm in the drops, it can be a bit hard on the middle soft tissue. I've adjusted the angle. Nose up too much and its uncomfortable in the drops, nose down too much and you're sliding forward. The anatomica and other saddles with more of a "relief channel" might be better suited from some uses, but its hard to go really wrong with a Brooks for most use.