I love mine. I'm sure they make it ugly on purpose so you shell out eventually on a more sleek one. I've stopped even thinking some of the pricier models are that ugly (composit for example)
The Pro and Plus with the crazy droopy noses though, just awful
I have two extras, massive and ugly as you say. Didnt want to spend $$$ so picked up a hell from Lordgun for €64.99, not as nice as the high end ones but looks much better than the extra
Nice long rides the last two days on my genuine Extra and happy to report it's the comfiest I've been on a saddle yet.
Not been so happy with the padded fakey on my fixed and that's only been on commutes. Think I'll be investing in some more genuine ones.