Brooks B17 Standard ATB/Trekking Bicycle Saddle

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Product Features

• ?Classic? B17 is an all leather cover with brass rivets plus tension adjuster
• When ?broken in? Brooks saddles are considered by many to be the most comfortable on the market
• The Standard width (6 3/4?) is ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general purpose rides
• Steel rails
• 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover thickness)

Product Description

Back by popular demand, the Brooks line of saddles are the most requested item that you our customers are asking for. The ?Classic? B17 is an all leather cover with brass rivets plus tension adjuster. When ?broken in? Brooks saddles are considered by many to be the most comfortable on the market. The Standard width (6 3/4?) is ideal for commuting, long distance trekking and general purpose riding. Steel rails. 518g. (weights vary slightly, due to cover thickness).

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000HZDMFS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,106 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #41 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Components & Parts > Saddles

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not for everyone, or every purpose., March 24, 2008

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BrooklynRider (New York City) - See all my reviews

The Classic Brooks B17 has a lot going for it. Mine is a Honey colored classic. It took me about 500 miles to break it in. I sped the process up with inundating in a substance I will not describe. I risked ruining the saddle, but the treatment seemed to set it in nicely. Be careful with advice to speed the break-in. You can ruin it. I'm a 165# male, FWIW.

The saddle for me, is very comfortable on the sit bones once it settles in. However, I recently changed my riding position, lowering my handlebar to a more aggressive stance, and I can no longer use it. I was recently 'fitted' by a professional to address other issues I was having on my bike.

Especially on the drops the Brooks caused problems. One one-hour ride and my 'taint, as they say, was screaming. It's a day after my ride and I still feel something a urologist could explain better than I. I've also had urological issues towards the ends of very long rides (60 miles and up) when your form and technique start to degrade.

I gave the saddle 4 stars since it is a classic and is still the last word for long distance riders whose handlebars are pretty much level with the top of the saddle, and who rarely need to use the drop position on their bike.

That said, using heavily padded shorts and bibs may exacerbate the soft tissue problems while improving sit-bone comfort.

Where is my saddle now? It's on my hybrid commuter where I "SIT" on the Brooks in a more upright position. If I had a Trek 520 or LHT, it would still be on my road bike.

It's not for everyone, but if it is for you, you will be one of the many many true believers. Just watch out for the 'taint!

Saddle selection is famously anecdotal. But the Brooks B-17 is certainly worth your time if you're a serious tourer. The saddle holds it's value very well, and even if you don't like it after-all, I doubt you'd sell it. I'm not selling it!

Happy trails.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars get this saddle and you will never look back, February 18, 2010

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T. Burgess (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brooks B17 Standard ATB/Trekking Bicycle Saddle (Misc.)

After being away for about 8 years, don't ask me why, I decided to get back into cycling again, and bought a Trek 520, mostly for commuting, but plan to do some longer trips later. The saddle that came with the bike was so hard I hurt for a week after using it a few days, and stopped riding it. I looked into other saddles, found Brooks, and decided on the aged since I didn't want to ride a marathon to break it in. I have just installed it and I have only ridden a dozen miles on this saddle so far, and decided to write this now. There is no break in period, it feels great right from the start. I had to actually make myself think about the saddle I was sitting on, it was so comfortable from the get-go, that I almost forgot about it, which was good, as it allowed me to enjoy my ride more. This is one great all leather saddle, and I know I am going to enjoy it for many years to come. If and when I get another bike, I will order a Brooks before I even ride it.

The saddle comes with some leather string tied into the underside, like a shoelace, which as time goes on, you tighten it up a bit, plus a wrench to tighten the rear linear adjustment. You'll know when you get yours, but this adjustment needs very little at a time, if at all?

I bought the Proofride saddle dressing, or wax as I call it. You put it on the underside of the saddle and leave it, put a small amount on the sides and polish it off, but put none on the top. I do not know if this works, but even the bike shop said it was a good idea, so I will use it. Expensive for a small tin, but probably worth it.

One other thing, the saddle comes with a cover for when it rains, I didn't know this so it was a nice surprise as I wanted to get one. Glad I didn't order it ahead of time.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ALWAYS THE BEST, February 28, 2008

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Marc I. Berrenson (Woodland Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I have a variation on the classic B-17. Mine has springs, since I'm over-the-hill and need the extra cushioning for my tushe. Brooks, hands down, makes the best saddles, and always has. This sort of quality is very had to find these days. Not as "svelte" as the racing saddles that are out there, but very comfortable.

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