Originally Posted by lostarchitect

My point was that people rode this kind of saddle for many years, so it's not a product that is about hype. Brooks saddles stopped appearing on higher end bikes because other saddles were lighter and cheaper--that doesn't mean better, of course. Those are two considerations I personally place way under comfort and quality.

More power to you with your BSO test--it sounds like this just isn't your market, then.