Buy Brooks Saddles B17 Standard Bicycle Saddle (Black Rails, Black)Brooks Saddles B17 Standard Bicycle Saddle (Black Rails, Black) Product Description:
- Black Steel Rails
- Flagship Model
- Tubular Steel Rivets
- Wider Seat
- Ideal for Touring or Trekking
Product Description
Brooks Saddles B17 Standard is our flagship model, ideal for long distance sports touring, trekking and atb use. It has been on the market for over 100 years, being featured in as early as the 1898 catalogue. The Standard models feature black steel rails and the black leather seat features tubular steel rivets. The saddle weighs 525 grams
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62 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
By BrooklynRider
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.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
By T. Burgess
After being away for about 8 years, don't ask me why, I decided to get back into cycling again, and bought a Trek 520, mostly for commuting, but plan to do some longer trips later. The saddle that came with the bike was so hard I hurt for a week after using it a few days, and stopped riding it. I looked into other saddles, found Brooks, and decided on the aged since I didn't want to ride a marathon to break it in. I have just installed it and I have only ridden a dozen miles on this saddle so far, and decided to write this now. There is no break in period, it feels great right from the start. I had to actually make myself think about the saddle I was sitting on, it was so comfortable from the get-go, that I almost forgot about it, which was good, as it allowed me to enjoy my ride more. This is one great all leather saddle, and I know I am going to enjoy it for many years to come. If and when I get another bike, I will order a Brooks before I even ride it.The saddle comes with some leather string tied into the underside, like a shoelace, which as time goes on, you tighten it up a bit, plus a wrench to tighten the rear linear adjustment. You'll know when you get yours, but this adjustment needs very little at a time, if at all?I bought the Proofride saddle dressing, or wax as I call it. You put it on the underside of the saddle and leave it, put a small amount on the sides and polish it off, but put none on the top. I do not know if this works, but even the bike shop said it was a good idea, so I will use it. Expensive for a small tin, but probably worth it.One other thing, the saddle comes with a cover for when it rains, I didn't know this so it was a nice surprise as I wanted to get one. Glad I didn't order it ahead of time.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By R. F. Harrison
I simply love my Brooks B-17s. Currently I have two and a third is on the way. I use them on my daily commuter bike, an old mountain bike converted a single speed town bike and my Bike Friday New World Tourist which has been to Mexico, the Bay Area, and most recently, Las Vegas. The one I've on order will grace the Rivendell Quickbeam being built even as I write.Why the B-17?Unfortunately the saddles supplied with most bikes are uncomfortable plastic shells with some padding thrown on them. The plastic shell has no give and the padding eventually bunches up and creases giving the saddle some very uncomfortable spots.A leather saddle, the Brooks B-17, on the other hand will conform to the shape of the rider over time. And, because the leather is support in back and front, the saddle itself acts somewhat like a hammock to support the rider comfortably.I've never needed to use specialized riding shorts on my Brooks, even for long 50+ mile rides. I routinely do a 60 mile ride from Honolulu to Kailua and back and never experience problems. In addition, my daily commuting, 10-15 miles a day depending on errands, is done in work clothes for the most part and again, I've never experienced problems.Some folks have say that during the break-in period these saddles can be uncomfortable. Personally I've never found that to be true. Yes, they are more comfortable when they are broken-in, but I think they are better to beging with than most of the stock saddles that have come with my various bikes of the years.That break-in period will vary of course, depending on the rider. I've found that my Brooks become quite comfortable after just a couple of weeks which would be somewhere between 200-350 miles depending on my enthusiasm. Again, they are comfortable for me to begin with though. I'd not hestitate to do a longer ride on a new one. However, to be on the safe side, I generally put new saddles on my commuter to break them in more easily. I'm a clydesdale (230lb right now) so your mileage may vary on break-in.I haven't used Brooks Proofide on my saddles to season them, preferring a product called Obenauf's LP as recommended by Rivendell Bicycle Works.Brooks Saddles have been around for a long time. There's a reason for that. They are simply excellent.Aloha!
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