No, the Brooks is marvellous! The firm seat keeps you on your bones, like sitting in a kitchen chair (I think Mimi used that analogy) so you aren't on any soft tissue. And the leather does give under your weight, and over time it forms itself to you a little. I can ride 50 or 60 miles on my Brooks and never think of my butt, yet on the Serfas I'm in pain after about 7 miles and miserable by 14.

Be careful with those Terry seats, they have become more pear-shaped over the years. Be sure you can send it back if the shape isn't ok for you.

Once you do find the perfect saddle, make careful note of all it's dimensions and make/model so you can get another when the time comes. (or just buy two, which is what I'm hoping to do!)

One of Mimi's Brooks is 30 years old, and she's still riding on it!