Originally Posted by
nenn
are brooks saddles THAT amazing? or is it some forum wide inside joke? i need to know, i need a new saddle.
Excellent once broken in fully. That can take some time though. Get some Proofhide with the saddle but do not overuse it.
Like all saddles though, some swear by them and some at them. The swear at folks are fewer with Brooks saddles, once broken in, as they mould to fit the anatomy with use while plastic based saddles do not.
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