Originally Posted by
kiltedcelt
1. Since touring is the stronghold of leather saddle users,
2. I ride in a variety of conditions and all year around so a saddle would be exposed to rain, snow, and should I do some cyclocross racing, mud.
3.I really like the idea of the leather saddle and the comfort factor but I'm also really leery of the long term durability issue with lots of inclement weather riding.
1. nope
2. look at what racers use in training and racing
3. comfort is where you find it, leather saddles can last a long time, so can leather/plastic/foam/etc. saddles.