I scoffed at Brooks saddles for many years. I used Selle Italia saddles, a San Marcos Rolls, Serfas, and Specialized Body Geometry. I finally got a Brooks after having tried everything else, and was hooked. All of my bikes are fitted with Brooks B17 saddles. The B17 is wide enough that I can ride for hours without needing cycling shorts, but not so wide that it chafes.