What are the differences between plastic saddles and leather saddles?
A. Regardless of new technology and saddle designs, the best and longest-lasting saddle is undoubtedly the sprung leather saddle. Right up until the early 1970’s all premium quality bicycles came with leather saddles as standard. After this time, plastic saddles were introduced to correspond with new bicycle designs such as racing and mountain bikes. Velorbis considers the leather saddle a timeless classic, which is why we use Brooks leather saddles on all our Velorbis bicycles. Brooks, England has been the leading manufacturer of leather saddles and cycling accessories since 1866. Leather saddles are like beautiful leather shoes that keep getting better and more comfy with age. Not having a leather saddle on your classic Dutch style bike is a bit like a sports car without the leather interior. Plastic saddles Pros: They are lighter, weatherproof, do not require breaking in and are less expensive. Cons: Most plastic saddles have closed cell foam to provide softness; however the underca
