Originally Posted by gastro
What about increased cost, lower durability, and higher maintenance requirements? I have no doubt the seat* is quite comfortable, but that doesn't make those other characteristics disappear...
*saddle, whatever
Higher Maintenance? Uh where did you come up with that? I rub proof hide on mine maybe once per year. That takes about 5 minutes.
Lower durability? There are 50 year old Brooks saddles still in use.
I know Brooks saddles aren't for everyone but those are week points.