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(More customer reviews)The Classic Brooks B17 has a lot going for it. Mine is a Honey colored classic. It took me about 500 miles to break it in. I sped the process up with inundating in a substance I will not describe. I risked ruining the saddle, but the treatment seemed to set it in nicely. Be careful with advice to speed the break-in. You can ruin it. I'm a 165# male, FWIW.
The saddle for me, is very comfortable on the sit bones once it settles in. However, I recently changed my riding position, lowering my handlebar to a more aggressive stance, and I can no longer use it. I was recently 'fitted' by a professional to address other issues I was having on my bike.
Especially on the drops the Brooks caused problems. One one-hour ride and my 'taint, as they say, was screaming. It's a day after my ride and I still feel something a urologist could explain better than I. I've also had urological issues towards the ends of very long rides (60 miles and up) when your form and technique start to degrade.
I gave the saddle 4 stars since it is a classic and is still the last word for long distance riders whose handlebars are pretty much level with the top of the saddle, and who rarely need to use the drop position on their bike.
That said, using heavily padded shorts and bibs may exacerbate the soft tissue problems while improving sit-bone comfort.
Where is my saddle now? It's on my hybrid commuter where I "SIT" on the Brooks in a more upright position. If I had a Trek 520 or LHT, it would still be on my road bike.
It's not for everyone, but if it is for you, you will be one of the many many true believers. Just watch out for the 'taint!
Saddle selection is famously anecdotal. But the Brooks B-17 is certainly worth your time if you're a serious tourer. The saddle holds it's value very well, and even if you don't like it after-all, I doubt you'd sell it. I'm not selling it!
Happy trails.
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The folks at Brookes Heritage Saddles have been producing the Men's B17 Standard Bike Saddle for over 100 years. Needless to say, they have a pretty good idea of what they're doing. The durable full-grain leather cover keeps the B17 Saddle cool on especially warm days, and it will mold to your shape and riding style over months of use, providing you with maximum comfort and durability. This saddle features steel rails to absorb shock and reduce vibrations on rough roads or mountain passes. The abrupt taper between the rear and nose sections helps to eliminate inner-thigh rubbing and chafing, and the wide rear section lends support for your long rides.Product Features
Cover: leather
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Weight: 580 g
Recommended Use: Road biking
Manufacturer Warranty: n/a
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