Leather bicycle saddles are fantastic at suiting most riding styles. They can be uncomfortable at first, just like shoes but start fitting you later. Leather is durable and great at telling the stories of rides you have taken. However, it is more expensive than the synthetic materials used to make bicycle saddles. So, you have to be a bit open-handed once you decide to purchase leather seats. The downside is that even high-end leather is vulnerable to harsh weather. If not appropriately protected, water or excessive sun exposure can cause cracking and fading in a leather bicycle saddle.