BrooksB17 Standard Saddle(Return to Product Page)

Been riding Brooks saddles for years. Very comfortable once broken in after a few hundred miles of riding. Remember to tension the saddle when it begins to sag by tightening the bolt at the front of the saddle. Use Proofide to condition the saddle and aid in softening it more quickly.

Two summers ago, I spent a lot of time and energy and money on finding the 'right' saddle for my road bike. This summer, I bought a flat-bar urban style bike used, it came with a well-used Brooks B17 that was in need of some TLC. I found I liked this old saddle, and decided to try a new version that would break in to my anatomy instead of someone else's.

I'm amazed at how comfortable this leather saddle is right from the start and reportedly, the comfort will only get better as I break it in. I'll keep the fancy (and hard) Selle I bought two summers ago for awhile, just in case, but it might be showing up on Craigslist next season!

I bought this Brooks B 17 saddle for my newest bike. I already have B17s on my Cannondale Synapse, and on my Raleigh touring bike. The Brooks on my touring bike has more than 14,000 miles on it. I've ridden it in all weather, all day on multiple day tours.

In my experience, the break-in period is 500 -700 miles. Treat the saddle as Brooks recommends, and you will be rewarded with long-lasting comfort.

Had a Brooks saddle when I was young and I remember thinking that this seat feels good . As a fifteen year old kid, I road this saddle and it was comfortable. Fast forward forty years to now. It feels good still. Short break in and I love the way it rides the road. The other synthetic padded saddles....they leave me constantly adjusting my position. There is something about a quality Brooks leather saddle ,-)

Wow did this take time to get use to. Finally after a few hundred miles I can feel the saddle giving a little and maybe my sit bones are adjusting. I see the saddle being a great choice with time.

Extremely comfortable, just like your favorite pair of leather shoes. And, for me, comfortable right out of the box as well. You can't go wrong with Brooks.

so comfortable--switched out an older generic seat for this one and i can finally enjoy biking without the constant reminder of an uncomfortable seat -- so far so good!

Started off thinking I made the wrong decision. But, after the seat broke in, it is extremely comfortable. Will continue to use this seat for my future bikes

Debated a long time for spending that amount of money for a saddle. Finally decided to go for it. Took about 200 miles to get used to it, and properly adjusted. Love it now.

This saddle is the most comfortable saddle I have ever ridden. The break-in period is a little rough, but once you are past that it becomes the most comfortable saddle you can buy. I use it daily on my 8 mile commute and it only gets better the more you ride it. Just make sure to keep up with the maintenance and put some Proofide on, especially at the beginning.

You really appreciate the B17 when you ride another bike with a plastic saddle.

After having suffering from numerous saddle sores on my new Pelizzoli road bike I decided that an old world saddle should be the way to go. On the very first ride it felt like I was riding on butter. It had been many, many years since my last Brooks so I had forgotten just how easy it was to move around on the saddle itself. I think some of the newer ones actually try to hold you on the saddle where as the Brooks allows you to float over the saddle thus helping you maintain the most comfortable position. I think that might have been the reason for my saddle sores but hopefully no more.

I was in need of a new saddle. My Avocet gel saddle on my Myata LT1000 had finally become uncomfortable. I looked at many saddles and read the great reviews on Brooks saddles. I really didn't see how something without gel padding could be comfortable. I decided I would give a brooks saddle a try. I figured I may have to shelve it if it didn't work out. I ordered the B17 standard saddle in the Honey color. The workmanship is impressive, but the comfort was my main concern. I mounted the saddle after treating it with Brooks Proofide and proceeded to break it in as suggested by reviewers, by doing some 10, 20, and 25 mile rides over a 10 day period. I can honestly say that this saddle, even though the only padding is from my behind, is very comfortable! No hot spots or sore area developed after a 40 mile ride today! I'm 5' 11 and 200 pounds, so I do give the saddle a workout! I believe that I will be buying a second Brooks B17 for my other bike. I wish now that I hadn't waited so long to try a Brooks saddle!

Used for transportation around town. Very comfortable in that it doesn't stick to clothing. Old world craftsmanship and quality.. Very cool.

Great comfort from day one. Even before the first treatment!

Was going to get a narrow, but glad I didn't.

Fits me perfect - 6ft 4 in. 220lbs. - and looks great on my late 60's Raleigh grand prix!

Considering buy another for my other bike.