As one who actually owns a few and rides them I feel the need to state the
obvious. The narrower a Brooks saddle, the more of an ass hatchet it
becomes. They are to this butt less comfortable than the Swift, which in
turn is less comfortable than the Pro. I feel the B-17 Champion Special (I
have them both steel railed and Ti railed...for some strange reason the
steel railed ones feel more comfy...darned if I can see a reason why) is
about the most appealing in terms of comfort and appearance. I do, however
ride in a somewhat more erect position with the stem set higher than I used
to when younger, so perhaps this explains the appeal of a wider saddle. I
confine my Swallow usage to shorter rides or bike shows.
My guess is that the combination of high price and less comfort lead
directly to fewer of the Swallows being sold.
Tom Sanders
Lansing, Mi