I've only found one Brooks saddle to my liking and that is a Swift. At the price that this thing cost, there is no way I'd leave it outside to get rained on or stolen. On my road bike I use a Specialized Avatar. Seems ok. Still, I don't think I'd want it sitting in the rain for hours either. I would go cheap if I was you. Find something from Nashbar or Performance that works ok and then just carry a plastic grocery bag with you to cover it. If someone steals it, you're not out much.