Kick Ass Saddle

After more than 200km of cycling since i fixed it on my bike, I'm happy to declare that this is 'one-damn-good-super-fantastic' saddle! I'm not sure whether I have broken this leather saddle in or not, maybe this 'break-in thingy' is just over-rated, but as far as I'm concern, so far I haven't got any saddle sore (maybe my saddle position is spot on), it feels really comfy despite the hard leather and lastly is looks so classy...Its a KICK ASS SADDLE!!

Brooks Saddle

This is it!! The moment of truth.
I have read many testimonials from so many people on the Net about how good this BROOKS saddle is..how it changed their lives etc. Sometimes I felt that it's just too good to be true . So, it's time for me to try it myself!

Yesterday, by accident I found a bike shop in Siglap that sells this leather saddle. Since I 've been looking for this saddle for quite some time plus the friendly service of the shop owner (who tirelessly answers all my questions about his various products) without hesitation, I bought the B17 Special because I love the black leather + copper rails & rivets classic look compared to the usual 'Brooks' Trademark' honey look.
Ok..here goes....

Does my butt needs a leather saddle?

Is leather saddle really that good as some people said in the review?

The late Sheldon Brown said yes.. OK..I trust the guru, so I believe it.

BUT..does it really worth it with all the maintenance that it requires?

Will it suits everyone? I mean all type of cyclist- tourers? commuters? big small butts? etc.

Is BROOKS the only one making it right now? Why wouldn't the taiwanese make one as they have done with carbon & titanium bikes etc?

Source: photo from mrmartin.com