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Brooks England B17 Standard Saddle
Brooks England B17 Standard Saddle
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Brooks England B17 Standard Saddle
Brooks England
The flagship model in the Brooks range. Best seller for decades!
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Top Features of the Brooks England B17 Standard Saddle
The flagship model in the Brooks range. Best seller for decades!
- Rails/Weight: Black Steel/525g
- Width: 170mm, Length: 280mm
- Mens
- Road
- Weight (g): 525
- Length (mm): 280
- Rail Material: Steel
- Width (mm): 170
About Leisure Saddles
Leisure bike saddles are designed with comfort over weight in mind, this means they may have more padding than a svelte racing saddle and may weigh a few grams more, but should provide a higher level of comfort for the leisure rider. A leisure saddle is usually suitable for someone who rides for up to an hour at a time, if you ride over this length of time a performance saddle may be a better choice. The reason for this is that a leisure saddle is often wider and provides a larger seating area, this causes the legs to be placed further apart than when using a racing saddle, and this can become less comfortable than a more racy saddle over longer distances.
About the Brooks England brand
The Brooks bike saddle story started way back in 1865, a young man of just 19 years of age was said to have bought 'one of those new-fangled velocipedes' which was fitted with a wooden saddle, this proved excruciating. As luck would have it his father made leather saddles for horses, so the young man known as John Boultbee Brooks set to work in his fathers workshop designing and developing a comfortable saddle from leather.
The rest they say is history....
Brooks experience in saddle making goes right back to the beginning - back to the period of solid tyres - and is unequalled by any other house in the world.
That said, they recognise the fact that they cannot rely on their past history alone, so they still build saddles with the same attitude as when they started, 'quality first', both in materials and manufacture. The testament to this is that there are still saddles in active use today, made many many years ago.
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Brooks Saddles B17 Standard Saddle
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Saddle me with a Brooks!
...So what is a saddle but somewhere to place your posterior? However when contemplating a round-the-world cycle trip, a bit of forethought as to how your anatomy will cope should pay dividends in the long run. Brookies have been around for years. You speak to hardened old racer and they'll tell you tales of UK riders in the '30's agreeing to mount foriegn cycles as long as they took their own Brooks saddles. Fashions come and go, and they are not the lightest on the market. However a Brooks saddle will wear in to your unique anatomy and cycling style in a way that few can match, and they can be adjusted to cope with any long-term stretch of the leather. Not for veggies thopugh! (and no, I don't work for them - just an enthusiast.)
08 July 2010
very cool looking
love the look and the concept. very cool company. seems fairly comfortable so far with only 50 kilometers on it. i expect it to get better as it breaks in.
03 July 2010
comfiest ride of all.
A cycleing fanatic friend sang the praises of this saddle.I have been through a few saddles in the past couple of years but not found a comfy one.This is more comfy now and will get even better due to its leather moulding capacity.Delighted!
01 July 2010
Worth every cent
My first introduction to a Brooks saddle was on an old Raleigh that belongs to a local business owner. I frequent his establishment and know he has an appreciation for quality products that last. This had me hooked on Brooks saddles, and this was years ago.
I finally invested in one of my own, the B-17 standard in black. It's an attractive, classic and quality item. In my experience cyclists either love or hate them; the saddle has lived up to my every expectation and I love it.
Riding the B-17 for the first time, I did a 9 mile (one way) jaunt. The theory I had was that the sooner I started breaking it in the better (pretty obvious, right?) After the first mile I thought, "Yikes, this thing is going to hurt in another five minutes." and each following mile I had the same thought crossing my mind. Even not being broken in the saddle maintained the same level of comfort for the entire ride. The best part is, being leather, it's only getting better. My only recommendation aside from purchasing a Brooks and not looking back is to order Proofide with it.
I suppose every review needs some cons, but really I can't come up with many. It's heavy, but that's not a big concern to me as I ride a steel frame and carry a good 15-20 lbs on the rear rack commuting. The rivets could have been cleaned up better as well, they are chrome, but have some less-than-smooth bits.
29 June 2010
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Yes the team pro is a bit narrower than a "B17"- in fact its about the same as a "B17 narrow" -2 years, 4 months ago
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The Team Pro version is shorter and more narrow than the B17 saddle. It also does not have such a large drop in the leather at the side of the saddle.2 years, 4 months ago
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I notice all the Brooks b17 fans seem to be male. Are these saddles comfortable for women too?
3 years, 9 months ago
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I am male but know many women who find the B17 saddle to be comfortable (both male and femail versions). I've noticed that many of these women complained of long break in periods though, which is expect is from their relatively light weight. For some the saddle can be a little hard at first and becomes more comfortable as the saddle conforms to your unique anatomy, especially the placement of your sit-bones. Lighter women will need more time to break in their saddles as they will literally have less of an impact on the saddle.Answer:
Sure thing...just make sure that you order the "S" version. The "S" stands for short as ladies saddles are designed slightly shorter in lenghtCountry : Australia
2 years, 5 months ago
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Brooks do a separate range that are comfortable for womenAnswer:
The models with the "S" are women specific. I have a female friend who loves her (female model) Brooks saddle2 years, 6 months ago
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I would imagine the comfort level could be more for a woman but certainly not less.My partner loves hers.
2 years, 7 months ago
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I am a female B17 fan. I have very narrow sit bones so didn't choose the B17S. My B17 is my favourite saddle, and the one I choose to do multi-day fully laden tours on, as well as a regular year-round commute. It is very, very comfortable.2 years, 9 months ago
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My nephew's girlfriend, with whom he did Land's End > John O'Groats last summer rides upon a Brooks and managted teh ride with absolutely no problems, from being basically a commuter/leisure rider beforehand. They make them in two widths, so worth getting your "sitting bone width" measured first in a cycle shop or by sitting on a gel pad and measuring the impression before it disappears.2 years, 10 months ago
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There is a female version of the Brooks B17 (it has a letter "S") so go for "the Brooks B17 S"Country : Sweden
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Women do use them and as the B17 is basically a piece of shaped leather supported only at the front and rear by the metal cage of the saddle, you're essentially sitting on a floating seat so it's not like female bone structure is jarring on something fixed.I think Brooks do offer women specific saddles though many prefer the B17 standard.
2 years, 10 months ago
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Brookes make their saddles in a womens fit (i.e. slightly wider) and are denoted by a "S" in their model numbersCountry : Canada
2 years, 10 months ago
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I would suggest the ladies version that is listed here;http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/B...
also some lady reviews.
3 years, 9 months ago
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I have heard that it is best to avoid leaving your Brooks saddle exposed to the weather. It will put up with the odd shower, but if it is drenched it may stretch inconsistently when riding afterward.2 years, 6 months ago
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All leather saddles will absorb water so benefit from a waterproof cover to stop the leather stretching when you sit on it. The cover also protects from uv radiation and will hide the saddle from would be thieves.2 years, 7 months ago
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No problems and assuming it's been treated with proofide it's been in occasional showers on the car racks and didn't absorb any water to speak of. Did allow it to dry naturally as recommened and not in front of fires etc.2 years, 7 months ago
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Not well. Would you leave your expensive leather shoes out in the rain?Answer:
Brooks say don't let them get wet. Cover it anyway cos someone else will covert it!2 years, 10 months ago
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Its is made of leather. So a light drizzle should not cause any problems however prolonged rain will make the saddle wet. Regular proofing helps to improve its ability to repel water up to a point. Suggest you either purchase a cover or use a plastic bag.2 years, 10 months ago
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Rainy? There is no better option than a simply plastic bag on your saddle! The Brooks suff is well made but you should do your best to protect a saddle against water - it takes few seconds.Country : Sweden
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Not great, imagine putting a pair of leather shoes in the bath overnight. You'll need some kind of saddle cover. The truely hardcore use carrier bags.2 years, 10 months ago
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An occasional soaking is fine but I would cover the saddle to prevent this happening regularly. The leather does not get sodden and spongy. I use an old shower cap when I leave it outside. Brooks also sell saddle covers.2 years, 10 months ago
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I would not recommend leaving it in the rain personally. I think being ridden whilst wet would stretch and weaken the leather, though this opinion is not from any specific knowledge and an expert may well contradict me. I leave a carrier over my saddle if I am leaving the bike outside.It would not act like a sponge though, being simply a stretched piece of leather.
2 years, 11 months ago
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Brookes saddles have no padding to soak up the water, just the leather itself which should be treated with http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Brooks_Saddles_Proofide_40g_Tub/5360035803/ to help protect it and help the bedding in process. If left for long periods in the rain a carrier bag secured with a rubber band will keep the worst of the weather off.
is the spanner and proofide tin included when I buy a Brooks B17?
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Just the spanner, no proofide.2 years, 6 months ago
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The spanner is included, the proofide usually is not.2 years, 7 months ago
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Spanner yes, Proofide no. They really ought to toss enough for a first treatment in...2 years, 8 months ago
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Spanner is included, proofride is not - so buy some at the same time. Get one of the excellent and cheap silicon saddle covers too to protect it from the wet.2 years, 10 months ago
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The spanner is included, the proofide is not (Brooks standard saddles). As far as I remember a Proofide tin is included when buing an Imperial version.Country : Sweden
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Only the spanner2 years, 10 months ago
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Mine came with a spanner, but not the Proofide.Answer:
Spanner - yesProofide - no
2 years, 11 months ago
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Spa.ner - yes. Tin of proofide - no. (I just got one). I would buy ther proofide if you get the saddle, so factor that into your equation.2 years, 11 months ago
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it came with the spanner but not with the proofhide .Answer:
The spanner was included with mine, I purchased the maintenance kit so now I have 2. I would recommend the proofide.
I have a saddle post that takes saddle rails that have centres that are 45-46MM apart.
Wills a Brooks saddle fit and if not which saddle posts will?
Wills a Brooks saddle fit and if not which saddle posts will?
2 years, 10 months ago
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I have measured the distance between the rails on the Brooks B17 and 45mm should be OK. I would expect any micro-adjusting seat pin to be compatibleCountry : United Kingdom
2 years, 6 months ago
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The B17 saddle will fit, others may2 years, 7 months ago
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The B 17 will fit perfectly.2 years, 7 months ago
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It's a standard fit, but only comes as rails (on the saddle) so either invest in a micro-adjustable seat post (about £15 upwards, but measure the tube diameter carefully first) or you can get the basic (and rather horrid) steel adjustable fitting from most cycle places, or raid it from your old saddle. A micro-adjustable post is vastly preferable.2 years, 10 months ago
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I measured my B12 and the rails seem to be 46mm apart so I assume you have a standard seat post which the B12 will fit.2 years, 10 months ago
Do you offer/plan to offer this saddle in different colors?
I'm interested in the mandarin color.
I'm interested in the mandarin color.
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It is just the colours listed on site available at present.1 year, 3 months ago
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