Brooks B17 Standard Black Steel Saddle

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Brooks B17 Standard Black Steel Saddle

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

You have to spend time riding it so it conforms to your shape. No * bone discomfort at all. Being used on a gravel bike, i'm not concerned about a few extra ounces.

There were no marks, creases, or anything else, that may be viewed as an eyesore. Slight ruffing of the leather along one of the edges.

Start by ensuring the nose and the rear are positioned exactly level.

Always larger with more padding. Bought because of the reputation for comfort. This fits the bill.

Purchased recently after trying for 20 years to resist the urge due to the price. This is better than the cheaper saddles that i buy and use. Thank you seller.

Cons

Tensioning screw broke on 10/7/2023. Problem is the rails would not fit on my easton seat post. If there is no way to replace the rail without replacing the leather i will lose all of the care and maintenance i have given to the seat. Not a comfortabl... Read More

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Highlights

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Quality

Happy so far and the quality black leather should last a long time

The saddle is well made and comfortable

After about 2months of serious riding the leather forms to you…no plasticfoam to wear out

Finally i bought the brooks b17 leather and now after using it for a year and 6 months i want to tell you that it is a great saddle

Price

This is indeed one of those you get what you pay for

If you can find a b17 at a good price try it

Yes its pricey but if you are into riding you will appreciate it after a few miles

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Packaging/appearance

Put the conditioner on the seat that it came with a small ketchup packet worth

Looks wonderful on my btwin 500 highly recommended

Right out of the box it turned out to be the most comfortable saddle i have bought

On a side note the box and packaging are top notch and fitting for such a classic saddle

Competitiveness

I like to compare these saddles to the old leather military boots

I have had and tried many bike seats and brooks is the best for me

The saddle comes with a sample of profide so if you buy this saddle you must buy their can of pofide which will last years

I was happy to find it was similar in size to the bontrager brand seat i was replacing

Overview

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This product had a total of 1,692 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 28 2024.