Originally Posted by
fiataccompli
I don't have a brooks saddle, but in general if you care for leather, it will last forever. Look at old horse saddles & stuff. There's a reason for the saying "rode hard & put up wet" & I think it would apply pretty well to a leather bike saddle.
it doesnt matter about horse saddles or whatever. I have had
many Brooks saddles and know many others who have also. It is simply a well known fact that Brooks saddles are not to be ridden or left out in the rain. Do some research on it if you don't believe me.