I'm always concerned when a Brooks rider says he or she never had a problem with their saddle, but are now looking at something different. You may be inviting problems to the party by switching. I've owned and ridden Brooks (mostly Pros) and didn't have any problems with them. The last one just wore out and I moved onto other saddles. I currently have the SA, and other than it being primarily a leather saddle and heavy, there is little, IMO, about it and the Brooks that are the same. The nose on the SA tends to be longer and the cut-out creates an entirely different feel. Do I like the SA? Yes, it's great for my more upright riding bikes. Not as much love for it on my go fast, handlebars much lower, bikes. One major dislike is the very front tip of the saddle. The leather is cut-out so that you can use a hex wrench to adjust tension. I'm constantly getting my clothing hung up in that spot as it seems to be the perfect shape and size to snag your shorts, tights, bids, or pants. If you're really determined to let the $100 burn a hole in your pocket, you could send it to me.