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4.9 out of 5
97.78% of customers are satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 bikes, 5000+ miles and 6 years later
Excellent saddle. Definitely benefits from regular 'Proofide' application. Pictured in the saddle with a planet bike cover on a rainy day. A little water doesn't seem to hurt it. I am male and have weighed between 180-230lbs during use and it has treated me well. Works great with or without chamois. The rivets can develop a bit of surface rust as can the rails. It's not for lightweight it's for durability and custom comfort.
5.0 out of 5 stars Here's what they don't tell you
So this magic seat is hard but it's supposed to be incredibly comfortable? It takes hundreds of miles of break in but after that it's nirvana. It's old technology but it's far better than any of the latest and greatest technologies.Hard to believe, right?Here's the deal - the concept of this seat is very simple - it's a hammock seat - meaning instead of sitting on a bunch of padding you sit on a suspension of material. I think the break in factor is an illusion - almost every bike seat I've ever used was uncomfortable at first before getting used to it. So what if people are just getting used to it?I ride motorcycles too - and realized early on that a "plush" seat is horrible after a 2+ hour ride. Why - because what was soft is now creating pressure and bottoming out where it shouldn't. Instead, a harder seat is far superior. Same applies here.So what model to choose? Is this size the same as the narrower or really wide ones? Here's the part they don't tell you - it's all about seating angle. If you ride at a more aggressive angle - you need a narrower seat sized to your sit bones. If you sit upright - you need a wider seat sized to your tuchus.Here's something you can try with your CURRENT seat - without buying anything. Ride 100 yards at the most upright position you can. Stop. Now ride 100 yards at the about a 45 degree angle representing a touring or casual mountain bike. Now ride 100 yards at about a 60 degree angle which represents a more racing/professional/hard core rider position. Which feels best to you? Your seat will tell you which is best. That's the angle the seat was designed for.Now comes the B17. The B17 is the longest running model in the Brooks line - cool, right? It's significantly wider at about 170 mm compared to 140mm for a typical road or mountain bike seat. But the real question is what are your site bones? If you have sit bones that are wider, get the B17 or C19. If you have average build but want comfort, get a B17 or C17. For you narrower people, I have nothing but resentment and fomo so you're on your own.Do you get the B17 if you ride a beach cruiser? No - get a wider model. For some riders it will "work" but not because it's the right model but because it's a happy coincidence with body type. The B17 is for people that want a 45 degree to 60 degree riding angle and have the right sit bones to use it. It's not a "sit up on top" seat.From a pure aesthetic perspective the seat is absolutely gorgeous. The leather is top notch and if it breaks in further I will be ecstatic - but it's already quite comfortable for riding and a huge improvement over my 140mm stock seat. Looking forward to many miles.Are there other seats that would provide just as much comfort? Probably. Is this an awesome seat filled with history and eclectic British style? Oh yeah. I never knew these existed until recently. Knew I had to have one. You do, too. Just pick the right one based on site bones, riding style and riding angle.
5.0 out of 5 stars Getting more and comfortable. Now 100 miles.
It came nicely packaged with a small pocket of proofide lotion, just enough to apply the first time. Also it included a key to adjust the tension.It felt good the first time, I rode on it - 4 hours - and it feels better with every ride.This is a quality seat and looks nice.After about 100 miles I could hear a creaking sound every now and then but after applying the most minimal amount of a chain lube where the steel parts interacted with rubber also on the tension bolt, the pesky noise disappeared. However, I am not too sure if there should not be a more appropriate substance...so, do not necessarily copy my method. I just did not care, just impatiently wanted the annoying sounds gone. They're gone now...I am 100% convinced the saddle was worth the money. Especially, for someone who enjoys long rides. I feel that the saddle itself won't limit the duration of my rides as first but it is rather going to be my tired legs.
5.0 out of 5 stars smooth leather seats
I love my bike, and this gives a chef's kiss note on top of it. This seat is great and as (almost) everyone says, it needs some mileage until it shapes to your bottom. Idk if I'm there yet although I didn't have any issues after a few days. It still a bit stiff and still smells leather - I love the scent! - but it gives me comfort and some weird sense of luxury.It is relatively heavy, so if you're concerned about bike weight, this is not the saddle for you. I have it on my gravel bike (one with a carbon fiber frame and road'ish tires). I could also use it on a hybrid or electric all day without issues.
Excellent Craftsmanship!
I feel like I've been transported through time to a place where quality and craft were honoured immensely. Amazing saddle that I'm going to treat well and that will hopefully last for years.To quote the great Jean Luc Picard "A saddle is a very personal thing. It has to be broken in, used, cared for."
Selim Brooks
Otimo selim , vale esperar o tenpo necessario para amaciar o couro
Ótimo
É um Brooks, não precisa dizer mais nada.
Distinguido
Brooks es una marca distintiva y de mucha tradición en el mercado de bicicletas. Hechos a mano con materiales de máxima calidad, son garantía de durabilidad y distinción. Desde que abrí el paquete, el sillín me pareció muy elegante, con buenos acabados, estoy satisfecho. Es un sillín para bicicletas clásicas, si lo que buscas es tradición Brooks es la marca
Niet de gene die op het plaatje stond
Niet de gene die op het plaatje stond. Dat was die met de gleuf in het zadel maar de oplossing van het prijsverschil was oke. Net als dit zadel.
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Brooks England B17, Supremely Comfortable Leather Bike Saddle
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