Product Description

Back by popular demand, the Brooks line of saddles are the most requested item that you our customers are asking for. The �Classic� B17 is an all leather cover with brass rivets plus tension adjuster. When �broken in� Brooks saddles are considered by many to be the most comfortable on the market. The Standard width (6 3/4�) is ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general purpose riding. Steel rails. 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover thickness).

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8340 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Brooks

Features

• �Classic� B17 is an all leather cover with brass rivets plus tension adjuster
• When �broken in� Brooks saddles are considered by many to be the most comfortable on the market
• The Standard width (6 3/4�) is ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general purpose rides
• Steel rails
• 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover thickness)

Customer Reviews

Good, but not for everyone, or every purpose.
The Classic Brooks B17 has a lot going for it. Mine is a Honey colored classic. It took me about 500 miles to break it in. I sped the process up with inundating in a substance I will not describe. I risked ruining the saddle, but the treatment seemed to set it in nicely. Be careful with advice to speed the break-in. You can ruin it. I'm a 165# male, FWIW.

The saddle for me, is very comfortable on the sit bones once it settles in. However, I recently changed my riding position, lowering my handlebar to a more aggressive stance, and I can no longer use it. I was recently 'fitted' by a professional to address other issues I was having on my bike.

Especially on the drops the Brooks caused problems. One one-hour ride and my 'taint, as they say, was screaming. It's a day after my ride and I still feel something a urologist could explain better than I. I've also had urological issues towards the ends of very long rides (60 miles and up) when your form and technique start to degrade.

I gave the saddle 4 stars since it is a classic and is still the last word for long distance riders whose handlebars are pretty much level with the top of the saddle, and who rarely need to use the drop position on their bike.

That said, using heavily padded shorts and bibs may exacerbate the soft tissue problems while improving sit-bone comfort.

Where is my saddle now? It's on my hybrid commuter where I "SIT" on the Brooks in a more upright position. If I had a Trek 520 or LHT, it would still be on my road bike.

It's not for everyone, but if it is for you, you will be one of the many many true believers. Just watch out for the 'taint!

Saddle selection is famously anecdotal. But the Brooks B-17 is certainly worth your time if you're a serious tourer. The saddle holds it's value very well, and even if you don't like it after-all, I doubt you'd sell it. I'm not selling it!

Happy trails.

ALWAYS THE BEST
I have a variation on the classic B-17. Mine has springs, since I'm over-the-hill and need the extra cushioning for my tushe. Brooks, hands down, makes the best saddles, and always has. This sort of quality is very had to find these days. Not as "svelte" as the racing saddles that are out there, but very comfortable.

B17 from Niagra Cycle - the bomb!!!
Arrived 2 days earlier than promised - what does that tell you about the seller. First rate business-people, that's what! Unless things have changed at the Brooks factory, Niagra Cycle also included the seat adjustment wrench just because. My first Brooks (they are on all my bikes) did not come with the wrench.
Brooks saddles - the name says it all. Quality worksmanship, second to none. Comfort. Period. Who wants to sit on a 2 inch wide piece of cloth covered metal that's shoved up your crack?