Winning bid: US $90.00 [ 23 bids] Shipping: Calculate Varies based on location ... BROOKS B17 Standard Imperial Trekking and Touring Bicycle Saddle, Honey. The 3 vent holes occasionally caused post ride irritation for first few months. The saddle loops are great for a Carradice/Acorn type bag which comes in handy for unsupported long rides. After that trip, the saddle had stretched but I was able to get it right back to shape with a few turns of the front bolt. So far the saddle has been very comfortable and still looks great. Den Sattel kann ich empfehlen. Popular . The keystone of Brooks' saddle line. Dieser englische Ledersessel ist einfach eine Wohltat und ich fahre ihn auf all meinen Rädern. Details: brooks, standard, saddle, honey, touring, commute, vintage, slight, scuffing, flipping Best saddle I have ever owned. Could see break-in taking longer in cooler weather. 90 - $624.99 $ 624 . Repeat until it doesn't soak up any more. Many Books users have stated that they had some issues with the saddle being slippery and I did notice that at first but have no problems after about 50 miles in the saddle. Comfortable out of the box. The first centruy is a little uncomfortable and then your will have 1,000’s of great miles. Maybe I'm just used to a firmer saddle on my bikes but, for me, this B17 was perfect right out of the box. Repeat. Price incl. The Brooks B17 saddle was originally launched sometime in the mid 1890s – it’s not been possible to establish the exact year. Hintern tut gar nicht mehr weg auf langen Strecken! Brooks B17 Narrow Imperial Saddle The B17 Narrow Imperial is another variation of Brook's time-honoured B17 design, featuring a distinctive cut-out section in the top of the leather, first conceived and registered by Brooks over a century ago. I don't know that they are the most comfortable saddle around...because I haven't tried every saddle in existence...but they are comfortable enough that I doubt I will ever sit on another saddle...unless I'm buying a new bike...and I'll order up my new Brooks as soon as I buy it. I only use it when it's raining. Add to cart. If you are one of those spandex guys you probably want a lighter saddle. This saddle is designed for longer, fast-paced tours. $115.39. As others have stated, the Brooks line is pricey and, though I didn't have any problems, the seat rails are a little shorter than some. This saddle is very sensitive to tilt angle and for this reason I recommend a two bolt microadjustable seatpost. Season : 2018. Initially, the B17 was not the top racing model in Brooks lineup. Needs covering in rain, requires some care & upkeep to prevent damage to the leather. For the record: Yes, it rather abruptly broke in after about 30 hours of riding. Brooks England Cambium All Weather Bike Seat - High Mileage, Waterproof, Carved/Standard Bicycle Saddle (C15, C17, C19) 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,116 $108.00 - $134.49 99 Brooks England Swift Bicycle Saddle 4.6 out of 5 … And Wallingford in New Orleans...as others have noted...will give you six months to try one out. I just smile and ask again after 10 hours in the saddle. Free shipping. Brooks fan for life now! Very well. Brooks B17 Standard Saddle - Black. After about 30 years, bit the bullet and went back to a Brooks. Also, many others have said they had to put the nose slightly up on theB17 but for me, I set the nose and rear of the saddle level and it's perfect. Yes you have to use the rain cover and maintain it but I am an enthusiastic convert! C $94.63 1 bid + shipping . Brooks B-17 is all I ride on any of my bikes. Was quite slick initially requiring me to raise the nose of the saddle above level to prevent sliding forward. I did carry my tool set and made a few minor adjustments along the way but it wasn't for comfort, just getting it dialed in. It has been over 110 years now since it came on the market - the B17 Standard saddle belongs to the classics from Brooks. it’s a saddle that looks just right on that long-haul bike. It can't be slid back too far in the seatpost so you may want to use one with a little offset. A little more of an issue if you are a short-haul commuter like me. I can't say enough about the comfort of this saddle and will definitely be putting a Brooks of some type on my other two bikes when their saddles need replaced. Sell it yourself. Have one to sell? This is the one saddle that fits me right out of the box and that says a bit for a leather saddle. Awesome. And, Brooks England continues to sweep the market by offering B17 for demanding rides like touring, mountain biking and trekking. Looks. I can't complain, really. On the market for over 100 years, being featured in as early as the 1898 catalogue, the Standard models feature black steel rails and a selection of colourful uppers. Most of the Brooks leather line is quite heavy in comparison to the rest. After reading many reviews, I bought the Brooks B17 Champion Standard to replace basically a new seat on a recent mountain bike purchase. Also, do not overlook that this is a pretty comfortable saddle right out of the box. The B17 is Brooks' flagship model, ideal for long distance sports touring, trekking and ATB use. Handmade in England from 100% vegetable tanned leather that will mould and shape individually to each rider. Then go riding. Das Mehrgewicht nehme ich gern in Kauf, für einen schmerzfreien Po auch nach sechs Stunden im Sattel. Cyclist of any ilk can appreciate a comfortable saddle as its one of few actual contact points when riding a bicycle. The price is kind of exploitative and and still not cheap even when you get it on sale like I did. VAT The B17 is our flagship model, ideal for long distance sports touring, trekking and atb use. My first ride was 4 miles of pure comfort, and each subsequent one has gotten longer and are equally comfortable. Brooks B17 Standard Saddle The Brooks B17 is an English made leather saddle that has truly stood the test of time. All in all very happy with the saddle, was quite comfortable right out of the box. Turn the oven on it's absolutely lowest setting (about 150*). Break in is taking some time as my first 100 miles have been rather painful. With no special efforts it was mostly molded to my rear after ~50 miles - in 90+ FL weather. View Basket. Product description. Classic looks. None of Brooks saddles are light, if you want light get a different saddle, if you want comfort in a saddle that can easily last 20 years then get a Brooks. Do not mess with the nose tensioning bolt: there is a reason the bolt is 3.5 cm so as to discourage the uninitiated. $121.17. Loops for traditional English-style touring bag. Similar to the horse saddles Brooks once made, B17 saddles use stretched leather “hammock construction” that requires a … It isn't the lightest saddle...but I could care less. 5 replies on “Breaking In A Brooks B17 Standard Leather Bicycle Saddle” Steve Sexton says: May 7, 2017 at 10:09 pm. ... Brooks B17 (Honey Man) /Saddle B17 S Imperial Seat (Women's Black) 4.6 out of 5 stars 53. Once you get past all of that you'll be in love with the saddle. Incredible. Not sure I'd want to use it on anything besides a road bike, YMMV. Stock Selle San Marco (horrible a$$ hatchet), Koobi Enduro, Selle Italia Flite. Brooks B17 Standard Leather Bike Saddle. The other con about Brooks is that in the last 4 years they have raised their prices of their lower end ti saddles by about 100% and even more on their lighter racing saddles like the Swift. I don't generally ride in the rain, but was on a week long tour last summer, and got caught in torrential rain for an extended period of time. Brooks B17 Standard Classic Vintage Leather Bicycle Saddle Black Rails. Brooks B17 Standard review Brooks' legendary traditional leather saddles, like the B17, are still potentially the most comfortable around. sign up. High-quality leather and decorative steel rivets top off the classic design. Competitive price. In the box: Brooks B17 Standard "Classic" saddle, spanner It takes some breaking in and maintenance. Opens image gallery. Description . It has been over 110 years now since it came on the market - the B17 Standard saddle belongs to the classics from Brooks. Free shipping . Brooks England Flyer Leather Men's Bicycle Saddle Classic, Black. Repeat. COMFORT!! All of this was expected and hopefully the saddle will be as comfortable as expected sometime in the next 100 miles. for auction: oops the nose fell off.. it has been treated with brooks proofide leather dressing on both the top and underside and is ready for immediate use. So far the saddle has been very comfortable and still looks great. Probleme in den Beinen macht. These saddles break into your rear, not the other way around like other saddles. Please click on image above to get a large image with views from both sides of the saddle LS1E BROOKS B17 STANDARD Black 1970s Missing badge Good some light surface cracks £33 . More details: rosebikes.com/privacy-policy. Brooks Saddles B17 Standard is our flagship model, ideal for long distance sports touring, trekking and atb use. Brooks B17 Standard Steel Saddle I have always heard these saddles were the most comfortable so I took the risk and IT WAS THE GREATEST CHOICE OF MY LIFE! You are about to buy the standard model. Must be broken in, needs to be maintained and coverered in the rain. The Brooks B17 saddle is a perfect companion for long distance riding on your single speed and will surely put you in … They are a bit heavier and take longer to break in than more contemporary designs but the comfort they provide once broken in is why so many still swear by them. Or do you want to proceed with the purchase of the standard model? Not a lot to say that isn't above. Did ding my wife's car though. Bisher bin ich immer Gelsattel gefahren. Had a Selle Italia leather saddle MANY years ago, and gave it away with the bike (my mistake!) The Brooks seemed out of place on it so I've demo'd a lot of saddles since then (my son works at bike shop) and can't find anything even close to the comfort of my Brooks. We found the Brooks as comfortable as any of the many saddles we'd tried in prior years on the first day we put them on...and we found the comfortable all day...day after day...on our Ride the Rockies trip. Like all of our leather saddles, each beautiful B17 Special emerges by hand from our Smethwick, England factory where it has been carefully finished with hand-hammered copper rivets to add life to the saddle by protecting the durable vegetable tanned leather. Free shipping for many products! You get funny looks from disbelievers. B17 Standard Saddle is one of the classic models to exist in Brooks’ production for over a century. Now have 3 years on three different Brooks (three bikes), everybody gives me heck about the "Old Style" seat with no padding and can't understand how it can be comfortable. It has been on the market for over 100 years, being featured in as early as the 1898 catalogue. well looked after and treated with oil as needed. I'm a believer. The B9, B10 and B11 were the top racing saddles. Helps with break in period and with waterproofing. We bought Brooks for our tandem this year 3 weeks before the 450 mile Ride the Rockies over a bunch of 12,000 passes in Colorado...which meant on the tandem we were on the bike 8-12 hours a day. Jetzt habe ich meine Fahrstrecke erhöht und festgestellt, das mir auf langen Touren der Gelsattel nicht mehr gefällt (auch SQlab machte da keine Ausnahme), bzw. Lots of saddles, most recently ISM Peloton (which I really liked also). For €200 minimum purchase value without return. BROOKS B17 S Standard HONEY. 280mm Length x 170mm Width. Last year I upgraded to a high end carbon bike. They tend to work best with a touch of "nose up" as you may find yourself with a sensation of slipping forward in the horizontal position. They need a six month rub down with Proofhide and get a saddle cover for the rain. Brooks B17 Standard Steel Saddle I have always heard these saddles were the most comfortable so I took the risk and IT WAS THE GREATEST CHOICE OF MY LIFE! The stock seat was just too soft with too much flex for my taste so even though the Brooks line is somewhat expensive, I decided it was time to try one. Wallbike return policy (you have a six month trial period during which you can return the saddle if you don't like it). Thanks to its flexible, hammock-like performance that moves with every pedal stroke, the B17 Short is a supremely comfortable saddle designed for the 60° angled riding position. Made in England. • Real leather adapts to your body © Copyright 2021 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. As far as the weight, Brooks has lighter models if I need to go lighter and will for my carbon bike. I've done the tour 9 times now, and after 6-7 days in the saddle and 400-500+ miles in the week, am continually surprised when I get on the bike in the morning at the end of the week and have no sore spots. Yes, they take care and maintenance. Note: We recommend using the Brooks Maintenance Kit (product code: 2257586) or the Brooks Proofide Single saddle grease (product code 531267) for regular care. It is comfortable for short and very long rides...day after day. Brooks England B17 Bike Saddle - Handmade Leather Bike Seat (Steel, Titanium, Copper) 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,644 $115.90 $ 115 . Details about Brooks B17 Standard Black Leather Saddle See original listing. 530 grams weights may vary due to leather thickness. It's more expensive. Image not available. I have basic 17s, narrow 17s, titanium 17s, special 17s (with the wide, flush rivets) and they all work for me. I've never been a really good long distance rider but I've done more than 50 miles in one day on my Brooks. Brooks Swift TI; Advocet 02 Air 40; Selle Italia Flite; Fizik Antares; Terry Butterfly TI; Selle San Marco Concor; and others I can't recall off the top of my head. Check Store Stock. High-quality leather and decorative steel rivets top off the classic design. Mentioned durability above, being a tough single layer of leather you aren't going to easily to to scrape or damage the saddle in a meaningful way without also majorly damaging something else. None of Brooks saddles are light, if you want light get a different saddle, if you want comfort in a saddle that can easily last 20 years then get a Brooks. Overall quality. Brooks B17 Imperial Saddle - Steel Black Men's. The B17 and C17 are two of Brooks’s outstandingly designed and elite bike saddles. A certain amount of easily washed out staining left on my clothes when I put the dressing on the saddle. On that topic, the edges are really hard, no padding at all. 100 miles is about the break in period for me. It's craftsmanship and comfort outweigh the negatives of being pricey and adjustment issues some experience. So kept trying to find something to match the comfort without luck. Fred decided on the cheaper model after listening to me glow all spring, and he’s now breaking it in on his Rivendell Rambouillet. Brooks B17 Standard Saddle. Add to basket. I have often had to increase a stem by a centimetre or two to accommodate a 17. I did follow the recommendation from Brooks and applied the Proofide before attaching to my bike then rode about 15 miles to my 3 mile trail ride and rode home. To the guy on the Tandem on Ride the Rockies, you understand. Switched from Terry Fly after a century where I chafed badly. I have a 17 purchased in 1980 for my touring bike that still works perfectly. I am a honey or black kind of guy although I do own a titanium coloured one with titanium rails: very sharp. If you're going to expose the saddle to rain I suggest getting a seat cover, their cheap insurance at under $15. Swift is too narrow, but the B17 fits well. 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