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Review by Shark BoyReviewed 12/3/2016by Shark BoyCycling EnthusiastColoradoTried one, now have threeHad a leather saddle 40 years ago, and gave it away with the bike. Was trying to ride on the cheap for many years thinking that the new technology had to be better. Wrong. Tried over a dozen different saddles, finally went back to the Brooks B17. Was as good as any of the others, and only got better. Now have three for four bikes, including a B17 Imperial on a full custom Ti roadster. Fourth bike? Kid rides it in another state, that's why I don't have 4 Brooks. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? After 450 miles in 7 days over Colorado mountains with no saddle sores or hot spots, abso-freaking-lutely!
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Had a leather saddle 40 years ago, and gave it away with the bike. Was trying to ride on the cheap for many years thinking that the new technology had to be better. Wrong. Tried over a dozen different saddles, finally went back to the Brooks B17. Was as good as any of the others, and only got better. Now have three for four bikes, including a B17 Imperial on a full custom Ti roadster. Fourth bike? Kid rides it in another state, that's why I don't have 4 Brooks. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? After 450 miles in 7 days over Colorado mountains with no saddle sores or hot spots, abso-freaking-lutely!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/23/2020by Anonymoussouthwest Virginia0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Excellent saddleI only have a few miles on my Brooks saddle so far due to a medical condition but it is every thing I expected . I am very pleased with my Brooks saddle.
I hope to be back on the gravel in a couple weeks
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I only have a few miles on my Brooks saddle so far due to a medical condition but it is every thing I expected . I am very pleased with my Brooks saddle.
I hope to be back on the gravel in a couple weeks
Review by bsempleReviewed 9/14/2020by bsempleCasual CyclistLittle Rock, ARBest seat i've owned in 12 years of cyclingI was skeptical at first but decided to give it a try after the online reviews and word of mouth from local cyclists. It did take a while to break in, and I probably need to condition it a little more. Ride between 50-100 miles per week.
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I was skeptical at first but decided to give it a try after the online reviews and word of mouth from local cyclists. It did take a while to break in, and I probably need to condition it a little more. Ride between 50-100 miles per week.
Review by Stone ColdReviewed 7/3/2020by Stone ColdDaily CommuterOhioThis Saddle is well build, comfortable, beautiful, and will last 20 years or more!I use this Saddle to commute to work each day. I like the number of compliments I get from other Cyclist. Have you ever bought a great looking pair of leather dress shoes and the more you wore them, the more comfortable they became? Well, that's the Brooks B17 Standard Saddle. The only flaw is if you get caught in the rain and the Saddle gets soaked, it may ruin it. But, that's an easy fix, buy a waterproof seat cover.
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I use this Saddle to commute to work each day. I like the number of compliments I get from other Cyclist. Have you ever bought a great looking pair of leather dress shoes and the more you wore them, the more comfortable they became? Well, that's the Brooks B17 Standard Saddle. The only flaw is if you get caught in the rain and the Saddle gets soaked, it may ruin it. But, that's an easy fix, buy a waterproof seat cover.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/27/2015by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWisconsin1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Still breaking it in....but good so farThe saddle was delivered as promised. Given the winter in WI, I have it mounted on the bike on a trainer in the basement. Still in the break in period but so far so good. I may have a different opinion after a cross country ride this summer.
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The saddle was delivered as promised. Given the winter in WI, I have it mounted on the bike on a trainer in the basement. Still in the break in period but so far so good. I may have a different opinion after a cross country ride this summer.
Review by LindseyReviewed 4/23/2020by LindseyCycling EnthusiastMichigan and SINYBrooks saddles are goodI'm a Brooks saddle fan. I put a Brooks Pro on my road bike and rode it from 1973 until 2015-ish when the leather gave out. Bought a Brooks B17 to replace the Pro on my road bike because I heard that a B17 will break in a little quicker than a Pro. Liked that B17 enough that I bought this B17 to replace the squishy saddle on my slightly more upright commuter bike. I like this B17 too.
Great saddle if the rider is patient enough to let it break in and keeps the leather dry.
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I'm a Brooks saddle fan. I put a Brooks Pro on my road bike and rode it from 1973 until 2015-ish when the leather gave out. Bought a Brooks B17 to replace the Pro on my road bike because I heard that a B17 will break in a little quicker than a Pro. Liked that B17 enough that I bought this B17 to replace the squishy saddle on my slightly more upright commuter bike. I like this B17 too.
Great saddle if the rider is patient enough to let it break in and keeps the leather dry.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/9/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastWichita, KS1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Break it in and you win!I love my Brooks saddles. This is my second one and once it is broken in, it will be just a comfortable as the first. Over the years of riding, I have suffered with soft tissue discomfort on rides longer than 60 miles especially on multi-day tours. The Brooks saddle eliminates that issue. Each time I get back on the bike it feels more comfortable than when I climbed off for a rest.
Most good saddles are going to cost some money, so this is in line with other saddles and this one will conform to your shape!
Call me a winner.
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I love my Brooks saddles. This is my second one and once it is broken in, it will be just a comfortable as the first. Over the years of riding, I have suffered with soft tissue discomfort on rides longer than 60 miles especially on multi-day tours. The Brooks saddle eliminates that issue. Each time I get back on the bike it feels more comfortable than when I climbed off for a rest.
Most good saddles are going to cost some money, so this is in line with other saddles and this one will conform to your shape!
Call me a winner.
Review by Jerry D.Reviewed 6/14/2014by Jerry D.Cycling Enthusiast1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.My all-time favoriteI bought this saddle in 1997 - rode it for years, gave that bike to my grand-daughter and she's riding it. Saddles don't come any better than this, if you want comfort and durability. And,in my experience, this is a very good buy.
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I bought this saddle in 1997 - rode it for years, gave that bike to my grand-daughter and she's riding it. Saddles don't come any better than this, if you want comfort and durability. And,in my experience, this is a very good buy.
Review by Pooch270Reviewed 12/9/2021by Pooch270Baltimore MDBest Saddle Brooks are some of the most comfortable saddles I've ridden. Comes with wrench and small packet of proof hide.
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Brooks are some of the most comfortable saddles I've ridden. Comes with wrench and small packet of proof hide.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/10/2013by AnonymousCasual Cyclist5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.This really is the saddle you need for long touring.After trying multiple racing and touring saddles from reputable brands, this expensive saddle was all that was left to try. Wish I had spent my money on this sooner. I can now ride for hours and not have a sore butt when finished. There's nothing soft about it. It's hard leather. But once you've ridden on it a while and used the oil provided to break it in, it absolutely works.
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After trying multiple racing and touring saddles from reputable brands, this expensive saddle was all that was left to try. Wish I had spent my money on this sooner. I can now ride for hours and not have a sore butt when finished. There's nothing soft about it. It's hard leather. But once you've ridden on it a while and used the oil provided to break it in, it absolutely works.
Review by Tom Reviewed 8/16/2019by Tom Michigan 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.As advertised Got my Brooks B17 Standard saddle quickly.
Break in is taking some time as my first 100 miles have been rather painful.
The break in process is improving but is far from complete.
All of this was expected and hopefully the saddle will be as comfortable as expected sometime in the next 100 miles.
Time will tell!!
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Got my Brooks B17 Standard saddle quickly.
Break in is taking some time as my first 100 miles have been rather painful.
The break in process is improving but is far from complete.
All of this was expected and hopefully the saddle will be as comfortable as expected sometime in the next 100 miles.
Time will tell!!
Review by AlReviewed 7/11/2019by AlCocoa Beach Florida1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Brooks B17 Saddle BTDirect had unbeatable price on the Brooks B17 when I purchased it. I am a totally happy long time customer who has had many very satisfying purchase experiences with BTDirect. Bought the Brooks B17 as it was a favorite of the late cycling guru Sheldon Brown. Thought that his love for this saddle was good enough for me. Its now broken in and giving me a very good long ride comfort.
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BTDirect had unbeatable price on the Brooks B17 when I purchased it. I am a totally happy long time customer who has had many very satisfying purchase experiences with BTDirect. Bought the Brooks B17 as it was a favorite of the late cycling guru Sheldon Brown. Thought that his love for this saddle was good enough for me. Its now broken in and giving me a very good long ride comfort.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/24/2019by AnonymousDaily CommuterGreenville, SCThe Greatest Bike SeatSuch an excellent seat! I ride around town every day to work and everywhere else including trips to other cities and towns nearby. The latter rides entail anything from 30 to 100 miles and I ride on the B17 at all times. I was riding 80 miles up to visit my in-laws once and forgot to put my padded biking shorts on and didn't even bother turning around once I realized it because I knew I would be fine on this seat.
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Such an excellent seat! I ride around town every day to work and everywhere else including trips to other cities and towns nearby. The latter rides entail anything from 30 to 100 miles and I ride on the B17 at all times. I was riding 80 miles up to visit my in-laws once and forgot to put my padded biking shorts on and didn't even bother turning around once I realized it because I knew I would be fine on this seat.
Review by RedheadReviewed 2/14/2019by RedheadSw portland3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.GreatTook a couple weeks to get saddle to the right fit, and now its good to go. Looks great, very comfy
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Took a couple weeks to get saddle to the right fit, and now its good to go. Looks great, very comfy
Review by PorkchopReviewed 1/18/2019by PorkchopCycling EnthusiastFt. Myers, FL3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.My go to saddleI ride 5,000 to 6,000 miles a year and have tried all different kinds of saddles but have settled on the Brooks B17 for all my bikes, tandem, touring bike, carbon road bike, and others all sport the B17. It as comfortable as any saddle I've tried before I even break it in. After 50 miles or more on a ride I don't even think about my saddle. I'm a big guy over 6 foot and 220 pounds with a heavy frame so I appreciate a wide saddle.
Why only 4 stars and not 5? Three reasons, the rails tend to creak a bit, it requires a break in period and you do have to maintain it regularly by coating it with proof hide. None of this is a big deal to me when compared to the comfort it brings to all my rides.
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I ride 5,000 to 6,000 miles a year and have tried all different kinds of saddles but have settled on the Brooks B17 for all my bikes, tandem, touring bike, carbon road bike, and others all sport the B17. It as comfortable as any saddle I've tried before I even break it in. After 50 miles or more on a ride I don't even think about my saddle. I'm a big guy over 6 foot and 220 pounds with a heavy frame so I appreciate a wide saddle.
Why only 4 stars and not 5? Three reasons, the rails tend to creak a bit, it requires a break in period and you do have to maintain it regularly by coating it with proof hide. None of this is a big deal to me when compared to the comfort it brings to all my rides.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/6/2018by AnonymousDaily CommuterOakland CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Top notch saddle.So comfortable. Didn't even take any brake-in for me, although I think I'm in the minority on that.
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So comfortable. Didn't even take any brake-in for me, although I think I'm in the minority on that.
Review by douquiharReviewed 11/9/2018by douquiharCasual CyclistChesapeake VAPleasing aesthetics, comfortable retroI purchased the honey saddle along with the saddle cream. I used the cream on the saddle before use and after every ride since. I am awfully pleased with the purchase, it is comfortable, even more so since I have finally gotten the seat height correct and the positioning on the seat post correct, (forwardback).
I believe I will purchase another saddle just like the one I have for another bike I also ride.
Highly recommend.
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I purchased the honey saddle along with the saddle cream. I used the cream on the saddle before use and after every ride since. I am awfully pleased with the purchase, it is comfortable, even more so since I have finally gotten the seat height correct and the positioning on the seat post correct, (forwardback).
I believe I will purchase another saddle just like the one I have for another bike I also ride.
Highly recommend.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/29/2018by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastLombard, ILGreat seat, little break in timeI purchased my first B17 for my road bike. In less than 200 miles the saddle was broke in and comfortable. It is so comfortable that I bought a second one for my gravel bike. Long, comfortable days in the saddle!
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I purchased my first B17 for my road bike. In less than 200 miles the saddle was broke in and comfortable. It is so comfortable that I bought a second one for my gravel bike. Long, comfortable days in the saddle!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/3/2018by AnonymousCasual CyclistBrookeville, Maryland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great product!The color and look are perfect. The product , shipping and handling were exceptional. I am extremely pleased with the merchandise.
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The color and look are perfect. The product , shipping and handling were exceptional. I am extremely pleased with the merchandise.
Review by Clifton Clapp Reviewed 9/3/2018by Clifton Clapp BurlingtonBrooks b 17 saddleThis is the best saddle in the world. I have ridden over 100,000 miles in my lifetime on these saddles and nothing else compares.
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This is the best saddle in the world. I have ridden over 100,000 miles in my lifetime on these saddles and nothing else compares.