You can now count me among the many devotees to Brooks saddles. I finally pulled the trigger a few weeks ago and ordered a standard B17 black from Wallingford (www.wallbike.com). Wallingford was extremely prompt in processing the order and I had the saddle at my front door within a couple of days. Like many, I was skeptical that any leather saddle could be that comfortable. Mostly I was apprehensive about the possibility of a 1000 mile break-in period that I have heard about. I have been through my share of saddles and at one point was even convinced by my LBS to shell out over $230 for the latest & greatest saddle. It was promptly returned within the 30 day return period for a full refund as it was the most uncomfortable saddle yet.

I had resigned myself that comfort as relates to saddles was a relative term. I have recently become more and more interested in touring and long distance cycling. Everything I read kept coming back to Brooks so I ordered one. All I can say is wow! It has been the most comfortable saddle I have used right out of the box. The best compliment I can say about it is that it disappears underneath me and I am no longer continuously thinking about the saddle and shifting positions. All I have read is that it just keeps getting more comfortable as it molds to you and breaks in. If that is the case I can't wait to get back on my bike to get more miles on this saddle. I know that saddle fit is different for everyone, but this saddle definitely fits me. The one I have is on my Volpe light touring bike. I will be purchasing another one to place on my carbon road bike soon. Thanks to all who have recommended Brooks. I can't believe I waited so long.

Welcome to the "old school" side!

I've just sent out your purple robe and a case or grape kool-aid. Welcome brother!....

hook'em, I hope it is as comfortable on your roadie as your tourer. I'm happy on most seats but prefer the brooks unless I'm racing.

I bought a B17 Champion Flyer for my touring bike earlier this year. Several days into the tour I realized I had a combined total of over 24 hours on the saddle and no soreness! I finished the tour and... you guessed it-no soreness.

I just ordered my 2nd Brooks saddle for my all carbon fiber road bike!

Hold on, there! As a 10th Order High Priest of the Wicking Hide, that's my job! ...and besides, you forgot the personalized Brooks leather mud flap for when he goes completely 'round the bend and gets fenders.

Welcome to the Dark Side.

That saddle will probably be broken-in at about 250 to 500 miles. However, it will continue to form for another 500 or so, til it looks like a mold of your back side - not just your ischial dents. Now, don't go nuts and dip it in some witches brew in an attempt to hurry things along. Just let it happen. Read some of the stuff in here about care and feeding.