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$Brooks England Imperial B-17 Saddle - Men\'s$

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Brooks England Imperial B-17 Saddle - Men's

$150.00

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Item # 784768

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The Brooks B-17 Imperial saddle is made from comfortable leather and features a center cutout for even more comfort.

The center cutout relieves perineal pressure and saves overall weight
Leather provides natural "give" by stretching and flexing, and because it doesn't need padding, it's a cool option in warm weather
The saddle will age and break in over time
Bag loops permit the use of a traditional English-style touring bag on the rear of the seat

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Brooks England Imperial B-17 Saddle - Men's

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2010

(6 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Choice.

By Doctor G

from Walkersville, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cool
Perfect support

Cons

Requires Maintenance

Best Uses

All Around
Long Rides
Road Racing

Comments about Brooks England Imperial B-17 Saddle - Men's:

One week after getting this I used it in a century that I was undertrained for and I was comfortable the entire ride. The cutout is perfect. I don't think you break in a leather saddle, it breaks you in. You get used to the fact that it is a firm ride. It feels like a bike saddle, not like an easy chair and that is what makes it right. You get firm support at the sit bones, exactly where you should get the support. You do not get soft padding pressing into the soft tissues which eventually leads to compression and pain. Think of it this way. What would be more comfortable over the long haul, standing on your feet which were meant to bear weight wearing firm soled hiking boots or kneeling on your knees which were not meant to bear weight wearing soft knee pads? Actually I enjoy putting waterproofer/leather conditioner on it now and then. It feels good to take care of quality leather goods.