Brooks is test-riding a new model called "Imperial" (I have one on my Serotta) which is a B17 w/a cutout.

I've ridden it since May 23rd and I am so impressed.

I was always dealing w/pain from my saddle. I had a Terry Butterfly. I thought saddle pain was just something I was going to have to learn to live with.

Wrong.

The Imperial has healed my hurts. I absolutely love it.

I believe this model will be available for sale from Brooks very soon.

There is a discussion along w/pics here, if anyone is interested

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=408695

Colleen