i too have brooks and am happy with them. have the narrow b17 on the road bike and the regular b17 on the hybrid. only thing to remember is NOT to use too much leather treatment on them. It's a warning that comes with the saddle. and supposedly water and brooks don't play well. i rarely ride when it's raining hard so that's not been a problem. looking to see when/if the imperial ever becomes available. those who are testing it seem to like it.