Originally Posted by
chasm54
It's a little OT, but in the light of this and @
jonc123 's comment above, maybe I should say that I've never had a problem with the B17 and rain. I have mudguards/fenders on the bike, which pretty much deals with spray from the road, and my backside protects it from above. If I need to leave it outside in the rain when I'm not riding it, I simply slip over a shower cap that I leave tucked under the saddle the rest of the time. I've had that saddle about 6 years, it's been ridden in all weathers, it's fine.
me too, both my bikes have rear fenders, and I always have my handy dandy brooks rain cover in my seat bag, or a plastic bag.
In the end, stopping to put a bag on it or my cover is nothing compared to a seat that doesnt leave my tush sore after riding all day, day after day.
but like I always say, its only a seat, whatever one works for you.