Originally Posted by
John E
If you are patient enough to break it in, there is nothing like a Brooks Pro for the long haul.
This is definitely not true for everybody. My understanding is that a Pro is a racing saddle designed for down-in-the-drops riding whereas a B-17 is a touring saddle designed for more upright stances. For myself, I used Pros for years and always hated them but I am super-comfortable on B-17s (especially the Imperials).