Brook B17 Imperial -- Can it be softer later?

[wildeny]

Thanks, KnottedYet:

Now I know I should apply the proofide on the top side. (I applied on both side :P).

Now you know why I recommend against the Brooks shorter-railed "S" models- they are even shorter than the men's versions!.

Good advice!

Are you wearing your normal chamois when you experience this? Is it just an 'odd new feeling' or is it actually uncomfortable?

Do you feel you really need a cut-out? When the saddle is harder, like a Brooks, it holds your sitbones up better so you don't sink into the saddle as much as with padded saddles. This might mean you don't need a cutout as much. Something to think about.

Brooks' leather is hard so that it will slowly form to your sitbones over time. It won't ever get 'soft' and that's intentional. You might want to either try a B17 without the cutout, or try a Selle Anatomica which has thinner leather with a cutout and acts more like a hammock.

The one I wore on the roller is a little bit on the thin side (old short) but it's all right when I use my original saddle -- Specialized Romin SL.

I do need a cut-out. I like this Romin SL very mucht. Right now, by looking at the profile of the saddle, I think the Broooks one is still not close to Romin.

However, my main problem is not because the hardness on the back of the saddle but the edge of cut-out. It's so uncomfortable that even though I still feel it from the one-hour exercise last night.

If the Brooks' leather doesn't get soft ever, then ...

I will adjust the angle to see whether it can easy the discomfort a little bit.