Handcrafted Leather Bike Saddle by Brooks England - B17 Bike Seat

P. S. Abreu: Confortável desde o primeiro dia e só pode ficar melhor, à medida que a pele suavizar e adaptar a forma ao meu corpo. O cheiro da pele (ainda mais com a aplicação de Proofide), excelente qualidade de construção e design, fazem deste um selim intemporal

Spain on Jul 17, 2023

Sailor's Dad: I like the seat but have not had a chance to ride yet. Instructions say not to proofhide top side of seat but topside seems to be dry and will easily soak up whatever it comes in contact with as did the bottom when I applied proofhide to it. I have other Brooks and other leather seats but with smooth tops and have always oiled the top side somewhat. Don't know if I'll proofhide this one on top or use some other leather conditioner that I have on hand. I know that whatever I would use would definitely darken the seats leather, which wouldn't matter to me. I like the softer condition of it though compared to a standard one.

United States on May 06, 2023

Stephen J. Watt: The saddle I received was much lighter in colour than the photos - almost a beige- white shade. It was also very porous and extremely easy to mark; even sitting on it in the garage to check I had it at the right position left a blue sheen from my old jeans I was wearing. In the end I ignored the instructions and applied a very light coat of shoe dubbin to the outside and that has given it some sealing and a more appealing colour. Comfort wise it initially seems hard but doesn't seem to create any pressure points so I wouldn't describe it as luxurious but it doesn't become uncomfortable either on a long ride which I think is what makes it good. Seems a bit expensive for what it is but I love the look and so far it seems well made. I'm a life long cyclist in my 50s and haven't used a Brooks saddle before but I have to say I can see me having more of them.

United Kingdom on Apr 05, 2023

Polierer: Ich konnte nur 4 Sterne vergeben weil der Sattel umgetauscht werden musste (was keine Probleme bereitete) aber das es eine Notwendigkeit gab zeugt davon das die Qualitätskontrolle in dem Fall nicht funktionierte
Das Sattelleder war schief auf dem Gestell aufgelistet,und der Abstand der Schienen war zu gering.

Germany on Dec 04, 2022

Klaus H. Larsen: Be very careful and research your bike clamp and these saddles. I had to grind down my saddle clamp to get it far back enough, and it still needs more. Most saddle rails are straight, these can give you unacceptable issues, so buyer beware. Still probably the best saddle on the planet for comfort.

United States on Aug 08, 2022

oizuki: I have a few Brooks saddles ... I like them... I have an aged and a softened saddle ... So had confidence buying another ..

Oh dear .. the variable leather thinkness, but ( I assume ) similar softening process means that not all saddles are created equally.

Not a problem if you are wanting to break one in, but if you are opting for a softened, you probably want to avoid that bit.

Also slight disappointing on a wider note that Brooks only offer the softened saddle in a single colour ... That isn't black....

My aged saddle is much darker, but otherwise similar to the softened saddle and a much deeper richer tone, so clearly it is possible. .. heyho .. that's a personal preference.

United Kingdom on May 20, 2022

Giuseppe A.: Dopo aver provato altre selle, sono approdato a quest'ultima. Per chi non conoscesse il marchio, basta googlerare per averne un idea. E' il miglio produttore di selle per bici. L'ho montata sulla mia bici Gravel per avere una seduta comoda che mi permettesse di starci su per parecchio tempo. La seduta è sostenuta ma comoda. Bisogna spettare, con l'uso, che prenda la "forma" del proprio fondoschiena ma, già dai primi chilometri non si avvertono fastidi nonostante sia nuova. Il cuoio è duro all'inizio ma, a leggere altri commenti col tempo di ammorbidisce. Come tutti gli oggetti di cuoio bisogna avere un po di cura. La confezione è perfetta e di qualità. All'interno c'è la chiave per registrare la tensione della sella ed una bustina di crema d'applicare all'interno della sella per "nutrirla". E' stato facile trovare la giusta inclinazione cos che con altre selle non è stato facile ed anche questo il motivo della scelta. Da un tocco di originalità al proprio mezzo senza esagerazione.

Italy on Dec 23, 2019

2001748s: I have treated my saddled with the Brook's stuff after every ride for the past two weeks. I treated the underside with SnoSeal. The first few rides I was conscoious of the saddle and and it felt hard but not uncomfortable. In fact, it was better than any saddle I've ever had in terms of heat on the arse and pain. I'm a large heavy guy so my nether region endures more pressure than most on a bike.

Subtly after a few days, and now completely, two weeks later, something miraculous occurred. I no longer think about my saddle. I don't feel pain or heat. I ride more, every day that I can now, and I ride longer.

This was by far the best money I've invested in my bicycle. It also looks amazing. Non-cyclist friends have commented on my bike seat. Not something normal people would ever notice.

One thing I did was adjust the nose of the saddle down more than I ever have with other saddles. This puts more weight on the seat bones and makes it feel like a place you can spend all day on.

United States on Oct 24, 2015

rs: Background:
I was born when the Beatles were still a band, and their best work was arguably yet to come. I am currently a novice cyclist who bikes for fitness, tracking progress with a Nexus 5 and Strava. The handlebars are just a slight bit higher than the saddle on my hybrid bike, if the handlebars were lower, I'd have have given more consideration to the B17N model.

Product Review:
Excellent. I did a lot of research. Many people who seemed they should know pointed to the Brooks B17. I chose the Aged version because I didn't want to suffer through a long break in period--however I am considering getting a B17 Standard or B17N for my next bike, as I'm not afraid of breaking it in any longer. This B17 Aged is a terrific saddle. I had been limited in range by my prior two saddles (stock Bontrager, Serfas Performance RX) due to pain and numbness in various areas that contact a saddle.

I wish I started with the Brooks. My first ride with this saddle was the first I experienced where the saddle did not limit my range. I had expected a short ride just to experience the B17 in its factory new state, but it felt good--so I kept going for hours until my bladder...

United States on Aug 03, 2014

David E: What can you say in a review of Brooks Saddles?! They have been around for so long they must be doing something right!

I was 3 hours into a 6 hour ride one day, years ago, and the ass wedge of a relatively respected and not cheap saddle was attempting to split me in two. I was considering at the time that taking my enjoyment on a nice long ride should not be causing me this much pain. Was I just getting old (well yes), was I getting soft (maybe), when I was younger did I just not feel pain? Not likely. It seemed to me that a long time ago riding was not so painful.

I was recalling that my old Schwinn Continental (yes I am that old) never seemed to cause me this much pain. A blinding flash of insight, or maybe a bump in the road, brought me to the realization that the seat on that old bike was leather. Might even have been a Brooks, I don't remember. But, what I do remember is spending hours in the saddle and not being in such pain! All the way home I was thinking of how nice it would be to not be in pain while enjoying my favorite sport.

Soon after I bought one of several Brooks B-17 saddles. Even before it was broken in it was better than any that I had on my...

United States on Feb 02, 2012