I love my Brooks Flyer on my touring/commuting bike. I use regular B17s on my other road bikes. My teenage son has even adopted one of my older (broken in) Brooks B17s, and I can't get it back from him now.

The Flyer has been the easiest break-in ever on a Brooks for me. It might add a bit of weight, but who really cares about a few ounces on long rides. All-day comfort is far more important.