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

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Brooks England B-17 Saddle - Men's

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The Brooks England flagship B17 flagship saddle has been around for 100 years. It's an excellent choice for touring, century rides, ultra-marathon rides and other demanding cycling.

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

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Brooks England B-17 Saddle - Men's

5.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Comfortable (3)
Durable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

All around (3)
Commuting (3)
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Aug

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Saved my butt

By Friday

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Padding
Lightweight

Cons

Heavy
Requires Attention

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting
Long Rides
Road Racing
Touring

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

I use this as my main saddle for my road bike. I had been cycling for about 7 years using a variety of saddle and chamois combinations, but for longer rides (70-100 miles) I would end up with bruised and tender sit bones. Finally, I decided to try a brooks saddle after having heard about it from a friend. It immediately felt more comfortable than any of the gel or plastic saddles I had tried. I rode 500 miles in my first week with the saddle (which is about the entire break in period), and my rump was the happiest it has ever been while on a bicycle. The saddle molds to fit your rear, and you end up with a very supportive and comfortable saddle.
That being said, there is more to owning this saddle than there is with a cheap plastic or gel saddle. You have to treat the saddle using Proofide or some other substance to prevent water from penetrating and stretching out the saddle. A cover is highly recommended for wet-weather riding. You also may have to occasionally re-tighten the saddle with an enclosed wrench.
So the saddle is more care-intensive than a cheap plastic saddle, but you're rewarded with a comfortable and durable saddle that will last you hundreds of thousands of miles.
Another note: I noticed increased perineal pressure after about 400 miles, from the saddle getting broken in. I had to readjust the position of this saddle multiple times to get it just right so I was happy, but in the end I am very, very, very pleased with how my posterior feels at the end of a long day!
I will only be buying Brooks saddles from here on out.

Jan

2012

5.0

The best

By Hernan R

from Seattle, WA

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

I'm on my second B-17 (had it on a previous bike that I sold). The last bike I had it on was a freeride hardtail, and now I have it on a steel CX bike. It's perfectly appropriate for both.

Everything you've ever heard about how good they are is true. If you're over 200lbs, break-in is non-existent. For me, they're comfortable from day 1.

I have never owned or used a rain cover on them, and they get through it fine. Just use Proofide once in a while.

Problems:
1) the seat rails are famously short. This typically means you won't be able to get the saddle far back enough unless you get a seatpost with a lot of setback (I am currently in the hunt for a seatpost with 30-40mm setback, which is HARD to find!). For some people, the opposite is true: they can't get it far forward enough. Google it before you buy (lots of talk on forums) if it's a concern.

2) once in a while you get a creaking from the front tension bolt. This can be addressed by lubing the bolt (careful not to get oil on the leather!) or just turning the adjustment nut a bit.

3) it's heavy, but so am I.

Nov

2011

5.0

Outstanding saddle

By Century Guy

from Newman, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Great fit

Cons

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting
Long Rides

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

Great comfort, takes a little breaking in but well worth the investment. I used numerous saddles and this by far is my favorite. You do need a cover if you are riding in the rain.

Jul

2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The oldie is returning

By Earthman

from Fountain Valley, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

Pros

Comfortable
Conforms to your anatomy
Durable

Cons

Heavy
Needs to be broken in

Best Uses

All Around
Commuting
Long Rides
Mountain Biking
Road Racing

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

See my review for the Brooks saddle with springs.
I got one that looks exactly like the B-17 around 25 years ago when bike shops were anxious to get rid of it in favor of the new lightweight saddles. Lightweight was the selling point. A bicyclist's butt could fit the shaping padding of the new lightweight saddles if your butt fit the design of the saddle maker. My butt could never fit the modern saddles.