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Review by RudderdogReviewed 4/28/2022by RudderdogCycling EnthusiastNice so far - not broken in yet but still pretty comfortableRoad riding
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Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/17/2019by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.High quality, comfortable, timeless retro look. I am very happy with this saddle. 400 miles to break in using the conditioner once or twice a week. . This is not a weapon of a** destruction like most other minimalist saddles.
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I am very happy with this saddle. 400 miles to break in using the conditioner once or twice a week. . This is not a weapon of a** destruction like most other minimalist saddles.
Review by drkayakerReviewed 7/11/2019by drkayakerCycling EnthusiastMontana Classic Ride Having owned a Brooks saddle for almost 40 years I decided to try this model. I felt it was completely broken in after about a 100 miles. Although it was not unduly uncomfortable before that. I use this on my all-road bike and on gravel or easy single track its been feeling great. I dont always wear padded shorts and have not had any problems. Ive got about 500 miles on it now with no regrets.
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Having owned a Brooks saddle for almost 40 years I decided to try this model. I felt it was completely broken in after about a 100 miles. Although it was not unduly uncomfortable before that. I use this on my all-road bike and on gravel or easy single track its been feeling great. I dont always wear padded shorts and have not had any problems. Ive got about 500 miles on it now with no regrets.
Review by MarshallReviewed 10/29/2018by MarshallDaily CommuterVancouver, WAPortland, OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I have been riding for over 30 years and wish I would have believed the hype I have been hearing about Brooks Saddles years ago.Daily commuter (29 miles round trip for more than 20 years), very pleased at how this saddle is not only very comfortable once broken in, but, how it was never uncomfortable like I always thought they would be. Again I wish I would have believed all the hype years ago as it would have saved me a lot of time and money. In the Pacific Northwest the rain cover comes in very handy and is a great fit as well.
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Daily commuter (29 miles round trip for more than 20 years), very pleased at how this saddle is not only very comfortable once broken in, but, how it was never uncomfortable like I always thought they would be. Again I wish I would have believed all the hype years ago as it would have saved me a lot of time and money. In the Pacific Northwest the rain cover comes in very handy and is a great fit as well.
Review by Distance BikerReviewed 8/27/2018by Distance BikerCycling EnthusiastCape Cod, MA.1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great saddle, I have 5 of them now.These saddles are very comfortable and a lot less expensive than Gilles Berethoud saddles.
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These saddles are very comfortable and a lot less expensive than Gilles Berethoud saddles.
Review by RonReviewed 8/9/2018by RonCincinnati Ohio6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.An immediate improvement I was a little apprehensive when I learned it may take 500 miles to break this saddle in. Some years I may not ride 500 miles all year. Anyway it was an immediate improvement and allowed me to increase the frequency and length of my rides.
Also, I had experienced prostate pain with blood in my urine (Gross, I know) with another saddle. This is why I choose the saddle with the interior cutout. I have not had any prostate problems with this saddle. I am very happy with this saddle.
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I was a little apprehensive when I learned it may take 500 miles to break this saddle in. Some years I may not ride 500 miles all year. Anyway it was an immediate improvement and allowed me to increase the frequency and length of my rides.
Also, I had experienced prostate pain with blood in my urine (Gross, I know) with another saddle. This is why I choose the saddle with the interior cutout. I have not had any prostate problems with this saddle. I am very happy with this saddle.
Review by BradReviewed 7/2/2018by BradOviedo, FloridaI love this saddle!Not even finished breaking it in and haven't had a sore day yet. I have used a B17 on my commuter road bike for years, andI just bought a nice new carbon fiber Cannondale but couldn't enjoy it properly without a B17.
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Not even finished breaking it in and haven't had a sore day yet. I have used a B17 on my commuter road bike for years, andI just bought a nice new carbon fiber Cannondale but couldn't enjoy it properly without a B17.
Review by Billy BicycleReviewed 5/14/2021by Billy BicycleCycling EnthusiastTexasMuch more comfortable than any of my prior saddles, my butt is a happy camper!Put Brooks on 4 of my main riders.
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Put Brooks on 4 of my main riders.
Review by DSMoReviewed 4/30/2018by DSMoCycling EnthusiastNE Massachusetts3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Extraordinary saddle comfort from the very first ride.I'm getting older and it's become harder for me to get and stay comfortable on longer rides. This past winter I've tried a half dozen different brands and styles of saddle. Some were better than others and brought improvements which typically turned out to be relatively short-lived. And then I bought a Brooks B17 for my touring bike. Instantly, I felt more comfortable in the saddle than I have in years. An immediate settled-ness and fit. It's terrific and well worth the extra 100 grams. I'm considering getting Brooks saddles for all my other bikes.
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I'm getting older and it's become harder for me to get and stay comfortable on longer rides. This past winter I've tried a half dozen different brands and styles of saddle. Some were better than others and brought improvements which typically turned out to be relatively short-lived. And then I bought a Brooks B17 for my touring bike. Instantly, I felt more comfortable in the saddle than I have in years. An immediate settled-ness and fit. It's terrific and well worth the extra 100 grams. I'm considering getting Brooks saddles for all my other bikes.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/15/2018by Anonymous2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.So far so goodOnly have about 100 miles on it so far but im really liking it. They say it will only get better. Im a big boy(270lbs) so im hoping it will hold up.
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Only have about 100 miles on it so far but im really liking it. They say it will only get better. Im a big boy(270lbs) so im hoping it will hold up.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 2/18/2018by AnonymousCasual CyclistFlorida 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Pleased with saddleCame with a small blemish and BTD offered to replace. I suggested a discount and they agreed. Great service.
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Came with a small blemish and BTD offered to replace. I suggested a discount and they agreed. Great service.
Review by JSReviewed 2/15/2018by JSCycling EnthusiastSt. Petersburg, FL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.All Day ComfortIn my opinion, Brooks makes the finest saddles with regards to comfort and durability. Yes, they take a while to break in although I have always found that I never experience any pains after a good day's ride. I generally ride 20 miles as a reference point. This time, I opted for the Imperial saddle not only for the extra relief but also the logic of less seat, less to break-in About a two months and a few hundreds miles old now, I love it. Thank you to Bike Tires Direct for the savings too!
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In my opinion, Brooks makes the finest saddles with regards to comfort and durability. Yes, they take a while to break in although I have always found that I never experience any pains after a good day's ride. I generally ride 20 miles as a reference point. This time, I opted for the Imperial saddle not only for the extra relief but also the logic of less seat, less to break-in About a two months and a few hundreds miles old now, I love it. Thank you to Bike Tires Direct for the savings too!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 2/15/2018by AnonymousCasual CyclistFlorida Pleased with saddleCame with a small blemish and BTD offered to replace. I suggested a discount and they agreed. Great service.
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Came with a small blemish and BTD offered to replace. I suggested a discount and they agreed. Great service.
Review by dwigReviewed 12/22/2017by dwigCycling EnthusiastNew Mexico1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Nice quality saddle, color is perfect for my vintage Merckx.The saddle is Brooks quality, very nice. The color is as advertised, it is exactly what I was looking for. Breaking in has taken a few 20 mile rides and is now sitting on perhaps my favorite ride. Looking forward to many more rides in the future, that wouldn't be the case if the saddle had not broken in well.
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The saddle is Brooks quality, very nice. The color is as advertised, it is exactly what I was looking for. Breaking in has taken a few 20 mile rides and is now sitting on perhaps my favorite ride. Looking forward to many more rides in the future, that wouldn't be the case if the saddle had not broken in well.
Review by LexleggettReviewed 9/14/2017by LexleggettOregon, wi2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Love my saddleBought my saddle 2 weeks before a 720 mile 1 week round trip Madison WI. to Minneapolis Minnesota. 6 days of consecutive 100 mile centuries and no issues with comfort. The saddle is weighty but comfortable so I'll go for that anyday
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Bought my saddle 2 weeks before a 720 mile 1 week round trip Madison WI. to Minneapolis Minnesota. 6 days of consecutive 100 mile centuries and no issues with comfort. The saddle is weighty but comfortable so I'll go for that anyday
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/14/2017by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWilmington, NC2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.best seat ever after trying out many othersI have a garage full of different seats I have tried out over the years. I have finally found one that is comfortable on long multi-day rides.
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I have a garage full of different seats I have tried out over the years. I have finally found one that is comfortable on long multi-day rides.
Review by BobReviewed 8/17/2017by BobCycling Enthusiast0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent saddleExcellent
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Excellent
Review by Lfeats83Reviewed 9/25/2020by Lfeats83Casual CyclistScenic Tucker, GAMost comfortable saddle everHave these saddles on my e-bike and road bike. Maybe 100 miles max break in, now so comfy I can easily do 40 miles with non-padded shorts. Cutout seems to do its job, if you get my drift....
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Have these saddles on my e-bike and road bike. Maybe 100 miles max break in, now so comfy I can easily do 40 miles with non-padded shorts. Cutout seems to do its job, if you get my drift....
Review by Mason JahReviewed 9/16/2013by Mason JahCycling EnthusiastBoise, ID8 of 9 customers found this review helpful.The last saddle I will ever buy.What's not to like. This saddle is superior to all others. It looks great, and rides the best. It's not even broken in yet, and is still far more comfortable than any other saddle I have owned. Aside from the general quality of this product, bike tires direct offers it at the best price on the net.
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What's not to like. This saddle is superior to all others. It looks great, and rides the best. It's not even broken in yet, and is still far more comfortable than any other saddle I have owned. Aside from the general quality of this product, bike tires direct offers it at the best price on the net.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/22/2013by Anonymous4 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Best in class productBest in class product and also price match here
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Best in class product and also price match here