Originally Posted by
tkehler
What ruins a Brooks? Riding in the rain or riding 'cross?
I've had two Brooks saddles for several years and with some care -- and the correct amount of proofride on the top and underside -- AND with a plastic bag for the torrential downpours, there should be no problem.
You talk sense. There's this bizarre notion about leather saddles being delicate -- perhaps because Brookses have become boutique items.