Originally Posted by
PennyTheDog
Have you seen the Velo Orange version of the B17? You can get it on Ebay for about $70. I bought one about six months ago. It's not nearly as soft as Brooks (yet at least), but it has some of the same qualities, and I don't find it too bad as a budget alternative. I have four bikes: three have B17s and one has the Velo Orange.
At $70 for the VO, I would rather just get a Brooks. My B17 cost me 80+shipping and came with Proofide. I would like a Cambium and a Flyer for two other bikes of mine.
Looking at the VO website, there isn't much of a price difference in their saddles vs a Brooks. Hoping to get one as a bday gift this year...or at least money towards one.