fietsbob

they do seem to stretch, a friend here, has one, running out of tension bolt length.

I wonder if the non hole in the middle ones are less in this ?

lwik

I read about that too. There seemed to be mixed reviews on them. Some people have worn through them before the warranty expired. people got the replacement saddles but it was an upgrade to the next model up. Other people have ridden many years on then and not to replace them. It was a mixed result but from what I saw and read it is comfortable and it flexes. I will know on Wednesday.

FrenchFit 

Not to bring you down, but I found the T-X THE most uncomfortable saddle I've even ridden. Two sharp points, nose and rear frame, with a hammock in between. Torture. Each to their own, but if you sense it's torture device for you send it back for a refund immediately, it will not get better with time.

There are worlds of difference between a Brooks Pro or B17 and the T-X, just saying.

lwik

I appreciate your input. In my research I have read about many seats and most all seats have people who love them or hate them. All I can do is do the research and and make a decision from peoples input. If everyone like the same thing then there would be only 1 seat needed. I intend to try it out, break it in and if I hate it buy something else as I search for the perfect saddle. At interbike I asked the Brooks guy what saddle he rode on. He said he tried about 8 different ones till he found one he liked. I asked what he did with the other seats and he said ebay or put them in a box.

The version I got was the watershead leather so it is ready to ride without much break in needed. The seat has independent sides that rock slightly with the center cut out to re-leave pressure. It seemed to be an answer to all the things i was looking for, but time will tell.

Thanks

Machka 

I think I mentioned this earlier, but if you order a Brooks saddle from Wallingford Bicycles, you've got a 6 month guarantee. You can return it within 6 months if it really is not working for you, and either get your money back or get another one.

I'd recommend starting with the B17.

And keep in mind ... you talked to one guy who had to experiment with several Brooks saddles. Meanwhile there are thousands of Brooks saddle users who like the ones they are riding. Rowan and I are two such users. We've got Brooks saddles on all our bicycles.

lwik

Yep, you did mention that before and I remember. I decided on the Sella Anatomica for a number of reasons. We will see how it works.

Thanks.