A very large proportion of touring cyclists, probably an actual majority, ride Brooks B-17 saddles. This has been true for the 40-some years that i have been a touring cyclist.

Having stated this obvious fact, this thread will now be deluged by Brooks-haters. And i of course have not said that all touring cyclists ride B-17s, merely that they are very very popular.

This new $50 Rivendell saddle is the only other one that i have ever found comfortable besides a Brooks.