Originally Posted by
gthomson
Should I shell out the money and buy one?
If your butt fits it nicely, sure. (Not helpful, but there it is.) It's so very subjective. But if you find that one or more models of Brooks saddles fit you well, they can be quite comfortable.
Myself, I've got both a Cambium and a B67 (aged) sprung saddle. At least for my own backside, I can heartily recommend them. Of course, everybody's different.
The one consolation is: if you acquire one (or some) and find out it's not for you, the resale market is fairly strong and it should be easy to unload it to the next person.
I might suggest getting your sit bones measured. And perhaps measure the dimensions of your current favorite saddle. Then head to the Brooks website to find which of their saddles might be the most appropriate for your shape. Being as common as they are, you might be able to find some people in your area who'd tolerate your riding around for a few minutes, as a test of the saddle's feel.
Some models of Brooks saddles have an "aged" or "softened" version. It'll help reduce the amount of mileage for break-in that most people experience.