Brooks England B17 Carved Leather Saddle Black
Original price was: $259.00.$175.00Current price is: $175.00.
Naturally Timeless. Made By Hand. Shaped By You.
For riders in search of pressure relief, the B17 Carved features a “registered cutting” which first appeared with Brooks saddles in the 1890s. Made in England.
Out of stock
Brooks England B17 Carved Leather Saddle Black
Original price was: $259.00.$175.00Current price is: $175.00.
Out of stock
Our best-selling model for over 100 years, the B17 is the ideal bicycle saddle for commuting, gravel, road and touring use. A supremely comfortable saddle thanks to its flexible, hammock-like, performance that moves with every pedal stroke, the B17 is a bike seat designed for the 60° angled riding position. Handmade in England from beautiful and durable 100% vegetable tanned leather that will mould and shape individually to each rider, the B17 is finished with premium steel rivets and undercarriage.
TECHNICAL SPECS
L 275mm x W 175mm x H 65mm
Weight: 520 g
FEATURES
Durable, 5mm Vegetable Tanned Leather
Tubular steel rivets
Distinctive side stamp
The iconic Brooks backplate
IDEAL FOR
Cycling in the city
Travelling the globe
Gravel & Bikepacking
Road cycling
MATERIALS
Steel rail
Vegetable tanned leather top
Tubular steel rivets
RIDING POSITION
Angled riding position
Handcrafted Since 1866
Our workshops have been crafting Brooks iconic leather saddles for more than 150 years.
F.A.Q.
Which is the right Brooks saddle for me?
Our leather saddles come in different shapes and styles depending on what kind of bike or riding position. For example, a wider saddle with springs is ideal for an upright, 90-degree posture. Middle widths are often used for touring or commuting when the spinal angle of the rider is in a 45 to 60 degrees position. As a general rule, the more athletic the riding position, the narrower the saddle.
Why do I need to break in my leather saddle?
New leather is tough because of the numerous treatments of the tanning process, as well as the moulding process done at our factory. This leaves the fibres very strong, but also quite rigid. “Breaking in” is the process in which the saddle leather becomes supple and more flexible. Time, effort and care hold the key to bringing your leather saddle to its best condition. Primarily through riding, the leather will mould to the shape of your anatomy and become more flexible. Over time, the natural movement of the leather will act like a hammock whilst riding. But be careful to make sure that the leather does not sag too low, as this will cause it to contact the metal structure and could lead to saddle failure, not to mention being uncomfortable, as you could be sitting on the upper rails of some models or even the seat post itself.
Read more FAQs here.