"My initial impression is favourable, I've used it for a couple of hundred miles or so on both bicycle and tricycle, swapping it with a new Swift. I prefer the G.B., although the Swift is pretty good.

A cautionary note: When I received the saddle the stainless countersunk screws were "finger tight", as recommended I used some Loctite and snugged up the screws, during this process one socket became deformed. Should I ever have to remove the leather top I might have difficulty removing this screw, perhaps a warning to future customers might be in order."

"Overall I'm very happy with it and look forward to using it for many miles.

"I have been using the new Berthoud saddle,and I have to tell you- it is wonderful !! Not just comfortable, but the integrated click fix works well and the saddle is a work of art. Thanks !"

I just mounted my Cork Berthoud. I agree 100% about the build
quality. Not just the leather. The frame, the mounting bolts, and
even the plastic portions of the frame which I worried may not be
solid enough are all impressive. Not done with the bike, so have not
ridden it yet. The saddle feels comfortable when I sat on it to check
height and angle.

"I am very sorry to . . . return this saddle. Based on two rides, though, I doubt very much that it will ever be as comfortable as my (poorly made by comparison) Selle AnAtomica saddles.