MichaelW,
Thanks for the post. My commute of 9 miles AM, 13 miles PM seems to be just right for saddle break-in. I have ridden as far as 30 miles on my B-17 and went 22 on the Team Professional Friday with no discomfort. The TP is not uncomfortable but not as comfortable as the B-17 out of the box, but then it is narrower and made of thicker, harder leather. The only thing I have done that is not mentioned in the instructions is that I like to rub on Proofide then set the saddle in front of a space heater. I put it far enough away that it does not get hot, probably no more than body temperature. But it is enough to soften the Proofide and hopefully encourage absorption. I don't know if this actually does any good, but it certainly is not enough heat to do any harm. I know what heat can do to leather!
Regards,
Raymond