Originally Posted by
danimal4lovin
Are brooks saddles all that they are hyped up to be? Do they really get all that comfy after a while? or is just a fashion thing? Also what do you think are the best saddles around now for comfort?
I have the cheapest model: a black B17 and I'm loving it. At first they are flat. With time, they will be "stamped" with your ass. That's when you won't want to go back.
One thing I love about them is that they are somewhat cooler (as in temperature).
Back in the day, before the invention of planned obsolescence, all bike saddles were leather.
Downsides: Break-in period, although I can't say it has been a problem for me, and making sure you protect it from the rain (put a plastic bag over it when you leave it outside).