A further word about saddles:
I have ridden Brooks for years and have few complaints. Recently, I acquired a Lepper saddle which I find to be superior in comfort and construction.
I believe that the leather used by Lepper is a superior grade over Brooks. Also, the Lepper is truly a hand made saddle.
The only United States source that I know of for Lepper is Harris. I believe that the selection at Harris is limited to one modal. Lepper may be less expensive than Brooks.
If you come across a Lepper and do not want it, let me know.
Gil Moss, Portland, Oregon gmoss@attbi.com