Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
72º works out pretty well for Brooks saddles. It's my preference these days. For a racing bike and non-leather saddle, I really think the old Masi 73.5º parallel geometry and 'neutral' trail was a perhaps optimal for a go fast racing bike. Very instinctual and quick but not twitchy.
Actually, the material the saddle is made of is not the issue, it's the length of the rails. Brooks saddles have short rails compared to most "non-leather" saddles, and slamming the saddle back will only get you so far - not far enough to compensate for a steep seat tube angle. You probably also will need a seat post with a lot of setback, such as the Nitto S84. Or, you can use a leather saddle with long rails, such as the Selle AnAtomica.