Originally Posted by
holden west
I want to defend that saddle for the following reasons. It's not a swoopy-tubed bike and the Brooks matches that aesthetic. in fact, I like it better than some of the droopy nose varieties. Watching the Vuelta today one of the riders was suffering from saddle sores and it reminded me that comfort is of prime importance. of course, this observation does not apply to those big gel mattress saddles on your grandma's bike.
Thanks - I actually think it looks good in person with the polished rivets and glossy leather. Leather finish matches the glossy Zipp stem, shiny bar tape and glossy seatpost. Sort of a steam punk aesthetic. I could have put on a spare black Selle racing saddle just to stage it, but the photo was mid ride and I love this Brooks. Whole point of the build is a lifetime bike for long comfortable rides. Of course as an Architect, I couldn't help myself to make sure it looks good.