Originally Posted by
billydonn
Sasquatch,
I'm down near 205 pounds now and all sleek and gazelle like
, so I'm riding Fizik Aliante on most bikes. I used the Brooks Imperial Narrow on a Cycle Montana tour in 2011 and still use the Brooks from time to time, especially on a cross bike I own. Take it easy and don't overdo the oil... the saddle will drink up seemingly unlimited amounts of the stuff and you probably don't need that. Leather is an organic material and not 100% uniform, so all saddles probably aren't going to be the same.
And I agree with whoever said it may take longer to get a Brooks to break in in cool weather.
Definitely cold here in SE PA. I have one more saddle on the way that I think I am going to try before I resort to the oil. Once I oil it I am going to own it. Starting to get strange looks from the wife every time another saddle shows up though.
Congratulations on the weight loss. I am hoping to lose another 40 or so lbs. so hopefully that will help.