I mostly had my saddles level and that worked, whether it was a Brooks Professional or UnicaNitor saddle. Last year I built a Motobecane and topped it of with a nice B17 Brooks saddle. I knew , because the saddle was new , that it was going to be some time before it was comfy. I ran the bike up and down canyons and flat ground from 25 - 40 miles at a time. A month later it was better , but not like my Brooks Pro or UnicaNitor saddles. I thought that maybe a slight tilt back would either make it better , or worse. I tilted it and off I went a nice long bike ride . I stopped at 30 miles and got off the bike , stretched , and back on the bike. When I got home , I was surprised at the difference just a little adjustment made.I then started with my Raleigh Pro with the Brooks Professional and one by one tried the same thing on the rest of my fleet.....WOW! After 50 years of riding regularly , I found something that makes these saddles more comfy , even my Cinelli #3. It pays to do micro adjustments which the early Campagnolo seat posts , as well as others , allows for. It really is worth the effort. If in doubt , take a wrench with you on the ride . Joe