Originally Posted by
Terex
I've never ridden with a strong rider who used one.
That's because they were so far out in front of you that you couldn't see them. So it's true. You weren't riding with them. :--)
My Brooks B17 was comfortable out of the box. The Romin saddle on my Tarmac intrudes after 30 miles. The Brooks intrudes after . . . well, it DOESN'T intrude actually. Or if it does, a second or two of standing up on the pedals is good for another ten to 20 miles.
Don't underestimate the comfort of leather. After all . . . how many cowboys ride on vinyl?