Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
I don't know if you've seen these, but they're comparison pictures of the Brooks you're considering:
http://www.wallbike.com/Various.html - I've got the left one in the middle row.
http://www.wallbike.com/pros.html
The second link, in particular, shows the differences in width and length of the women's saddles in relation to the Team Professional.
For what it's worth, when I first rode my Team Pro, the nose rubbed me the wrong way as well. After a generous Proofhide rub, it didn't bother me at all.
-- Also, regarding the positioning of the saddle. The Team Pro has much less front/back adjustment than my last saddle. I was able to just get it where I wanted it, but the other option would be a seatpost with more of a setback...or for Tri's, maybe turning the post around to get the seat more forward.
Those links were great! Thanks. I have a Team Pro from Wallbike, and I just took it from my tourer and put it on my carbon / steel road bike. Looks goofy (honey and copper on a blue black frame) but it is more comfortable than the Selle I've been riding.
I think I'm going to get a Swift or a Swallow for this bike - but am worried that they may be too narrow. I am impressed with the return policy at Wallbike - so I'm confident I can exchange something too narrow and get another pro. (black this time)
I am interested in mounting aerobars, and have some concerns about saddle fit with the Brooks. I'm comfortable in the drops with the Brooks - how close is this to an aero position?