Originally Posted by
gthomson
Well, I am not getting an overwhelming sensation I should purchase one ha ha. I guess my basis for considering one is mostly on the fact that I see one on every vintage mountain bike rebuild or touring bike but maybe that's more for photo opp. cause they look good?
I don't really have too many problems with the current Cannondale saddles I have or a Giant saddle I have on my Peugeot but just thought I would go with the majority on this choice which clearly is not sound thinking.
I have a buddy that bought one for his Masi commuter bike because I'm sure the store recommended it, but I don't think he's put a lot of miles on it. I'll see what his opinion is and I'm sure he'll let me have a spin on it.
I hope this will be useful for you. I think the problem isn't whether or not you follow the crowd. I think the problem is whether you will get a saddle which will be satisfactory. Some of us have a Brooks we are happy with. Some of us have several Brooks and are only happy with one of them. Some of us are wildly ecstatic about every Brooks we have ever owned. Some are not happy with anything by Brooks. Which one are you?
So the problem isn't "What Brooks to get?" It's more general. I'm not sure you think you even need another saddle. But that's ok.
Also, not knowing if you would like a Brooks is not the worst reason to try one, as well.
If you're going to try it on your bud's bike, maybe you can arrange month's trace, so you have adequate time to try to adjust it and get used to it, to give it a fair trial. Unless the first 5 minutes results in total love. Be careful and rational, and you won't go far wrong.
PS: If it does not hurt after a month that is a decent reason to get one of your own!