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Similarly, is a Brooks saddle worth it?

Brooks saddles are worth it. I have always liked leather saddles. I find the reason for their comfort is that your bum can slide around on them much better than plastic saddles. Cushioning of plastic saddles actually makes them uncomfortable on longer rides.

how do you break in a Brooks saddle fast? For a Faster Break-in: Apply Brooks brand Proofide to the top (shiny) side of your saddle. Just use a modest amount (a dab will do ya) and massage it into the saddle using a small rag. Next we'll use that very same technique to apply Proofide to the underside, yes the underside, of your saddle.

Moreover, how long does a Brooks saddle take to break in?

Even the most recalcitrant saddle (the thick-skinned Brooks Professional) will be substantially broken in within 200 miles or so. The soaking technique is best for thick, hard-to-break in saddles such as the Brooks Professional. For most leather saddles, the pour-and-rub technique is adequate.

What so good about Brooks saddles?

Surprisingly, it is comfortable because it is so hard. Instead of filling all your crevices with gel pads, which effectively give many more points of friction and cause saddle sores, the Brooks saddles are effectively a very stiff hammock hung from each end.