Originally Posted by
ragboy
My Brooks B-17 Champion has about 1,200 miles on it. My wife borrowed my bike to do a sprint triathlon (12 miles cycling). I forgot about her riding on the Brooks with a wet swimsuit. Afterward, I went to sit on it
the Brooks sagged badly. I let it dry out for three days -- it stiffened up, but has much more of the "hammock" effect -- quite comfortable, although I'm going to lace up the flaps to get it a litte more taught.
Seems like riding on it with a wet swimsuit aged it five years
The reason why mine broke in quite suddenly at 800 kms was because of a situation somewhat similar to that. But I don't talk about it much here because anytime I've mentioned what worked for me, there are a million posts telling everyone never to do what I did.
<<shrug>> Mine broke in at 800 kms and I've put approx. 30,000 kms on it in total ... and it's still the most comfortable saddle I've ever owned. Obviously getting mine wet didn't destroy it.
