Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
I've been considering the switch to a Brooks, due to the praise they get here on BF and from the number of people I saw riding them on the TdC a couple weeks ago.
The only problem I think I might have is with weather exposure. It's Seattle, so there's quite a few days of steady, persistant drizzle. I don't leave my bike outside (I have the luxury of parking in my cube or locker-room.)
Does keeping the saddle Proofhided keep it from any water damage that would occur on a normal 7.5 mile commute in rainy weather? I have full fenders, so nothing would get up underneath it. I just don't want to ruin the saddle by overstressing it (I'm 250 pounds) when it's wet.
Considering that these saddles come from England, I don't think it's that big of a deal. Only thing I've heard is try not to ride them after they have been drenched. It stretches them out. The fenders should be all you need. Plus, damn they aren't that expensive either.