Hi Guys. I am currently riding two different carbon bikes with Brooks Saddles. I have the Brooks Professional on one and love it. It is great for long distances. I put the Swift on the my other bike, a Kuota Kredo and it is just broken into a truly comfortable position. Your saddle is a personal choice and spends the entire ride hidden under your buns. Who cares what it looks like sitting around? I choose a saddle based upon how it fits my butt, not how anyone looks at it. Also, I don't need to shave the weight of 50-60 aspirins off my already lightweight bike. I could lose about 10 lbs. off a well developed belly muscle.