Ordering a brooks...

[nuthatch]

I've got the regular B-17 on my hybrid commuter and the women's Team Pro on my touring bike (but I haven't done any touring yet). Like you, I'm really wondering if I should have gotten a Champion flyer sprung saddle, even with that extra weight, for long days over rough roads. Actually, I've got the B-17 on a Thudbuster seatpost (thanks to Veronica's recommendation!) and that provides plenty of sproing over bumps (with probably even more weight than a sprung saddle, but my commute isn't that long).

I personally find the true road bike position hard on the Brooks that I have. They are a bit slippery and I need the nose tilted up to stay "in the groove" so to speak. That makes it hard on the girly bits if you get into that tucked down position. Maybe this is just me. And maybe this will resolve itself as the saddle ages. My saddles absolutely did NOT feel broken in from the start. That B-17 was a true labor of love to break in (about 5 months and many, many sweaty miles). The Pro, which I didn't slather with Proofide right away, seems to be breaking in faster even though it's made of thicker leather.