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Birdwatcher,

When convenient, could you post a closer picture of your saddle? Perhaps it is just a reflection, but your saddle looks more "sway backed" than the B17 Saddles I see online which are pretty flat when viewed in side profile. Like this:



Is that a result of breaking it in? I see suggestions (by Brooks and others) that one should treat a new leather saddle with some kind of treatment, and that a lot of breaking in can be required.

I hesitate to buy such an expensive saddle if instead it is my ass that gets broken rather than the saddle broken in!


If you don't mind another question... I see Brooks has quite a number of saddles on their WEBPAGE

Which model would you recommend? I suspect the B17 you mention must be a good choice for many folks since the company has been selling that model for about 120 years...

Much enjoying this thread!

John