Originally posted by RainmanP
Like D*Alex, I am a Brooks fan. Brooks saddles are nothing but a shell of very hard leather. You can knock on them, and they sound like knocking on wood. The secret is that as you ride on them, they shape themselves to your shape and become extremely comfortable.
Raymond - this is not true. What really happens is your butt changes shape until it conforms to the shape of the Brooks saddle.
This is why Brooks users are adamant about the merits of the saddle and will brook (pun intended arr! arr!
) no argument and are keen Brooks evangalists. They are terrified that they have endured weeks of pain and discomfort for no reason.
Folks! Next time you see a bike with a Brooks saddle - take it off and hide it. Watch the bike owner break down and weep at the thought of having to go thru all that pain AGAIN until his butt takes on the shape of his new Brooks!
(the truth is I'd love to put a Brooks on my bike - but I'm too scared)
Stew