I am a bit surprised. Most of the Madone and Tarmac S works riders I know are pretty happy about the weight savings of their bike. I ride with people that will change out 105 Cranks and Shifters for Ultegra or Dura Ace just to save a few grams. Still you are not unusual in your first impression of the Brooks. You didn’t do anything wrong. Some like them and some don’t but it seems as if there is passion on this subject as much if not more than any other.