Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

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

BLACK

Brooks England Imperial B-17 Saddle - Men's

$150.00

(2)

Item # 784768

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Gear and Advice You Can Trust

This item ships for free! Learn more

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

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

Imported.

Item 784768

$30.00

with coupon code ANNV13
May 17-27 Details

Not a member? Add a Membership

View all Brooks England products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Brooks England Imperial B-17 Saddle - Men's Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Brooks England Imperial B-17 Saddle - Men's

5.0

(based on 2 reviews)

Reviewed by 2 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-2

Jul

2012

5.0

Superior saddle

By MNP

from Boston, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Long Rides

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

I have been training for RAGBRAI, a 500 mile tour through Iowa which is coming up in three weeks. The saddles that I have been using, gel/soft, weren't cutting it and I was having a lot of problems at 30+ miles. I researched leather seats after my sister-in-law told me that she had switched to a Brooks saddle. The choice came down to the B-17 imperial and the selle anatomica, and after reading as much as I could about each, settled on the Brooks. 3 weeks before a long ride isn't exactly the optimal time to switch an important piece of equipment like this, but I'm glad I did. Just did 50+ on the new saddle and I am more than impressed. Comfortable from the get-go albeit a little slippery, by about 10 miles the slipperiness was gone and the rest of the ride was a breeze. I'm a Clydesdale going about 210, and there was no residual discomfort following the ride. I think that being more comfortable on the seat also reduced neck strain and tightness. I am looking forward to doing another 50 tomorrow and feeling even better as it breaks in.

Comment on this review

Oct

2010

(9 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Choice.

By Doctor G

from Walkersville, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.