Originally Posted by dutret
-Brooks despite what people say will put more pressure on vital regions then something with a cutout.
-Noodles are harder on nerves then modern ergo drops.
-lugs offer no practicality at all.
so with the exception of fenders your post was entirely based on aesthetics
I'm sure we could find legions of riders who find Brooks to be one of the few saddles that does not cause numbness, and plenty of folks who find Ergo-bend bars to be anything but. Look closely at at least half the bikes in pro peloton, you will see traditional bend bars.
Lugs are for ascetics, not argument there.
Maybe more people would ride in the rain if they had practical bikes that could fit real fenders.