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Brooks B17 Special Saddle Honey - 175mm
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Description

The B17 Special offers a little extra flair over Brook's classic B17 model. Unique mid-sized hammer copper rivets, copper plated steel rails and chamfered sides are sure to add a touch of class to any bike, new or old. Like all Brooks saddles the leather will eventually conform to the riders body for an unmatched level of comfort. Includes loops for traditional English touring bags. 280mm x 170mm. 540g (weight may vary due to differing leather thicknesses). Black, Honey, or Brown cover. Made in England.

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. Saddle rails may have minor scratches. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

Specifications

 

Rail Material: Chromoly 

 

Length: 280mm 

 

Width: 170mm 

Black - 175mm

Mfg PartNum: B2000976 

Honey - 175mm

Mfg PartNum: B2000977 

Brown - 175mm

Mfg PartNum: B2000979 

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Superb construction, great price (daily special) and fast shipping.
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by Sunburst
Cycling Enthusiast
Pittsburgh, PA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I have about 2 months of use on the Brooks B17. I use it on an All City Space Horse for my daily commuter and weekend distance rides. The saddle is very comfortable and keeps getting better. I like how the saddle flexes slightly when I hit bumps then returns to its shape. It's a very subtle hammock feeling. I should have switched to a Brooks leather saddle sooner, using it I have not experienced hot spots from sitting or saddle sores, and with foam to hold in the heat I feel cooler.

Reviewed 7/26/2019
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Great look with copper
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by Bruce
niagara canada
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Beautiful looking saddle. Caused very sore butt first couple rides then better. If comfort is your cause, this wouldn't be my pick. For me it was a look to go with my vintage bike. After 10 rides it is comfortable enough and fine for 40-50 k for me.

Reviewed 7/18/2017
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The leather material gives it a different feeling while riding your bike. In addition the leather is awesome.
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Daily Commuter
Texas
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

The only thing negetative about this saddle, you have to ride the saddle to break it in and make it comfortable to ride

Reviewed 1/8/2017
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Best Saddle for Endurance Riders
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by Anonymous
Illinois
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Brooks makes the best saddles for long rides. Break in is not bad. Over time their saddles just get more comfortable.

Reviewed 11/5/2018
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Classic, classy and comfortable
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by JMossfeld
Daily Commuter
Germantown, MD
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

This is my first unsprung leather saddle. I'm using it on a Rivendell Hillborne build, which seats me pretty upright with albatross bars. I appreciate that the leather is smooth, so it won't erode my pants like saddles with stitching or perforated surfaces have done in the past. I got the Special for the look of the copper rivets and the tapered edge, figuring that I'll have the saddle for at least 10 years, so cost is not an issue over time. The saddle does look great, and very appropriate for a bike with classic lines.

Reviewed 4/15/2018
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Lovely saddle.
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by Goodtimes
Daily Commuter
Portland, or

Looks great, very sturdy

Reviewed 2/24/2018
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The Most Comfortable and Stylish Saddle You Will Own
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by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Provo, UT
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I've owned five other Brooks saddles (B17 standard, Team Pro, Team Pro Special, Cambium C17) and have not found one better than this for my commutertouring bike.

Pros

- Comfortable from day one and gets better with time

- Absolutely gorgeous. The copper rivets set it apart from others and get better with age with a beautiful patina.

- Durable. I've had one B17 for 3 years and only got rid of it because I sold it with the bike. They last a LONG time.

Cons

- Price. Upgrading to the special is expensive. Honestly, the B17 standard is as comfortable and durable, just less beautiful.

- Susceptible to weather. Don't let this get wet! Leather deteriorates if it gets soaked. Buy a cover or use a plastic bag if you have to. If you don't want the hassle of covering it when parked in the rain, buy a cambium, but you will sacrifice on comfort.

This saddle is great for commuting and touring. For sports cycling like road biking and mountain biking, I would prefer the narrower Team Pro, Swift, or Cambium C17C15.

Reviewed 11/9/2017
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Most comfortable hi miles saddle.
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by DK
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR

I rode this saddle on Pac Tour Transcontinental 126mi per day for 25 straight days. You will see LOTS of ultra-distance cyclists on Brooks. And I never had a comfort issue from day one, no break-in needed. (But I know some people do.) Downside it's heavy. Small price to pay for most riders.

Reviewed 11/6/2017
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Classic appearance, quality saddle, but hard on your butt for first couple of hundred miles.
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by Jimmy
Cycling Enthusiast
Arizona
0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Put it on my Lynskey tour bike. Wish I had harder gluteus Maximus or a softer saddle.

Reviewed 10/30/2017
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Fabulous Saddle!
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by Anonymous
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Not only is this saddle beautiful, but it is also quite comfortable right out of the box. I know it will be even better as I ride it more, but I can tell you that I am delighted with this purchase! So much better than gel or plastic saddles.

Buy one! You won't regret it. Modern Bike is also a very reliable company! And the brown color is a gorgeous chestnut.

Thanks!!

Reviewed 8/13/2017
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My go to saddle
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by Anonymous
michigan
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I have three bike and three B17 seats.

If it works it works

Reviewed 3/2/2017
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Classy seat
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Maryland
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

You can not beat the comfort and great looks of this seat. It changes the look of your bike instantly to a classic style. The black leather saddle with matching leather bar tape looks and feels great.

Reviewed 8/17/2012
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Beginning to break in!
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by trawlerdaisy
Cycling Enthusiast
Tucson, AZ
4 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

This saddle is fine in quality, however takes some breaking in. It has been a month of rideing 100 miles a week and it is just beginning to feel tolerable. Several club members have the same saddle and love them. One needs a good pair of bike shorts with good padding to reduce the hard surface until the saddle conforms to you.

Reviewed 1/12/2012
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The only saddle you will ever need and use, no joke
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by JohnK
Cycling Enthusiast
Chandler AZ
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I have been biking for over 40 years. Of course, during that time, I've had countless number of saddles, tried pretty much all of them. One of the best one I remember is the O2 Gel Saddle, it was very comfortable for those long rides. But it did not last. Either the top give ways or the rail and underneath.

Then here came the Brooks. I have several. B17, Special, Imperial, and Swift. Each one has its unique personality. But they all share one thing. Comfort and durability. But be warned, it takes relentless break in first couple of months. And you need to train the saddle. Yep, you need to train it to make it your own. Like training a horse and bonding with him/her. Once the bonding forms, get ready for shear bliss.

Reviewed 1/28/2024
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Great service
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by Dansloan
Nh

Great saddle, fast service

Reviewed 11/16/2023
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It Changes With You
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by Bing Bruce
Cycling Enthusiast
BINGHAMTON, NY
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

A B17 truism is that it takes 500 miles to break it in, and there will be discomfort if not outright pain until you do.

Maybe because I was expecting a bit of agony, I was surprised when it felt so good right out of the box. Stiff, sure, but the venerable shape of it really works. And here's the thing--after 150 miles on it I can already feel this little miracle happening: it's changing to me, it's becoming almost part of me in a way that man-made-materials saddles cannot.

Reviewed 11/16/2021
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Great Bicycle Seat!
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by chiefkayakalot
Cycling Enthusiast
SE PA
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

This a great seat that molds to a perfect fit over time. Break in takes a while so be patient. Love the look of this leather seat with rivets. Weight is a bit higher than I was expecting however but over comfort makes up for this extra weight. Probably not a good option for the weight conscious.

Reviewed 4/10/2023
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Classic Comfort
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Colorado
15 of 15 customers found this review helpful.

There are cheaper seats out there, but none more comfortable. Takes some time to get it broken in, but once you get 1000 miles on it, you won't go back. Have 4 bikes, have 3 Brooks. Need to upgrade the 4th because I always dread riding it.

There's a reason there are so many other saddles out there They're all uncomfortable and keep trying to get the right geometry for each rider, and mostly fail.

There's a reason there are so few Brooks models Get the right width, and the saddle will conform to your backside. Don't need to get the perfect fit because the saddle will bend to fit you, not the other way around. And once it fits your particular anatomy - Bliss

Break-In - When you get the saddle, turn your oven on the lowest setting (no more than 150F) and liberally coat the underside of the saddle with Proofide. Put it in the oven upside down and let the Proofide soak in. Repeat. Repeat until it stops soaking it up (you'll be surprised how much it will take). Then saddle up and go riding. Will definitely darken the lighter colors, but your backside will never regret spending the extra few bucks.

Reviewed 3/6/2014
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Awesome classic saddle.
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by Mike M
Cycling Enthusiast
Fort Myers, FL
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

I am a frequent rider of 40 years duration. I ride road, hybrid and beach cruiser bikes. I bought the Brooks B17 Special to replace my retired (couldn't tighten the tension screw any more), 25 year old Brooks B17 Standard. I had a Special on my bike many years ago, which I loved but was stolen, and a Standard was available so I bought it. As many riders have noted, saddles are very individual to the rider as far as what works and is comfortable. They generally have to be purchased and ridden to see if they are right for that rider. I have a bag of a dozen saddles in my garage that didn't make the cut. The Brooks B17s, either Special or Standard, are not cheap but worth every penny. Though many riders report they have to break theirs in, both were comfortable for me right out of the box. They are beautifully constructed. If you have not found a comfortable saddle in the usual vinyl/ padded variety, try the Brooks B17 Special. My old one was rained on and sloshed through puddles repeatedly- no adverse effect as long as you apply saddle conditioner (Proofide recommended) as needed.

Reviewed 6/3/2021
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Classic Brooks comfort.
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Denver, CO
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

After putting 6000 miles on a B17 on my graveltouring bike, I broke down and purchased one for my road bike, a Cervelo RS. It replaced a Sella Italia Flight Ti, which is a pretty comfortable light weight saddle. The Brooks beats the Flight hands down on comfort, and the added weight doesnt bother me as I dont race. The copper rivets look great on the black saddle too.

Reviewed 12/22/2018
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