Second Thoughts on Leather Saddles

Killed my first Brooks saddle (a Team Pro) last night when I was caught in the rain. It only required 20 wet miles (with no fenders) to complete the task. The B-17 on my grocery-getter is still fine after a winter of riding, but requires more attention and planning than any other bicycle component I’ve ever owned (e.g. planning where to park, whether to ride, and how many plastic bags to bring).