Originally Posted by
NormanF
Leather is hard.... it keeps your delicate tissues from sinking where they shouldn't and provides support on long rides.
And as you ride over time, wherever you press hardest eventually conforms to your bottom. Leather is not easy to sell but its far more comfortable than plastic or gel.
In the old days, all good bikes had quality leather saddles.
Very true.
Originally Posted by
bmthom.gis
I felt the same way when I switched to Brooks. I'm making the switch over to all of my bikes that aren't mountain bikes, as I don't ride them enough to buy a Cambium, and my gravel grinder....bc oddly enough the saddle that is on there feels like it fits me and my position on that bike perfectly.
I use to have leather saddles years ago and liked them. I switched to the synthetic saddles after becoming vegan, but have found they never were quite right for me and so I have made the choice to go back to leather and specifically the Brooks because they make the difference for me. Good luck with your switch over.